More Stringent Measures against Use of Nominee Partners and Nominee Shareholders in Registration of Partnerships and Companies in Thailand

The Central Office of Partnership and Company Registration of the DBD (Department of Business Development) of the Ministry of Commerce issued Order No. 2/2569 re: Rules and Documents in Support of Applications for Establishing and Changing Partnerships and Private Limited Companies with Foreigners Being Partners or Authorized Director dated 14th July 2026 (“Order 2/2569”) to… Read More

News / 28 Aug 2026

Thailand Is Enacting Law on Liability for Defective Goods

The Cabinet of Thailand approved the draft Defective Goods Liability Act (“DGLA”) on 6th June 2026 and the House of Representatives approved it in principle in its first reading on 24th June 2026.  It is now being scrutinized by a scrutiny committee of the House of Representatives before its second and third readings and review… Read More

News / 22 Jul 2026

Financial Support to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in Thailand for IP Development and Protection

The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) of Thailand recently launched the Business Development Service Program (BDSP) for MSME.  The BDSP provides co-funding financial support to business development projects of MSME.  The support is between 50% to 80% of project costs of each eligible MSME, depending on their size (type) and subject to… Read More

News / 26 Jun 2026

Report on IP Filings and Registrations in Myanmar

In this report we provide an overview of the current IP legislations of Myanmar and report the statistics of the IP re-filings, applications and registrations in Myanmar from 2020 to May 2026 to keep our readers updated on the progress of IP protection in Myanmar. Trademarks The Trademark Law 2019 (TML2019) came into force in… Read More

News / 22 Jun 2026

Partner Promotion Announcement

We are proud to announce the promotion of our Senior Associate, Kulkanya Vorawanichar, to Partner at LawPlus Ltd. effective from 15th June 2026.

News / 19 Jun 2026

The DBD Requires Investment Confirmation Letter from Partnerships and Companies on Registration of Changes to Their Partners or Directors

The Department of Business Development (DBD) of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand issued Order No. 1/2569 dated 16 March 2026 to require partners of registered partnerships and directors of companies to submit an investment confirmation letter with the DBD when they request registration of any change to the structure or authorization of their partners… Read More

News / 01 Apr 2026