Thailand has finally enacted Copyright Act (No. 4) B.E. 2561 (A.D. 2018) (“Copyright Act No. 4”) to bring the Copyright Act B.E. 2537 (A.D. 1994) in line with the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled (“Marrakesh Treaty”).  The Copyright Act No. 4... Read More

On 4th October 2018, the Trade Competition Commission (“TCC”) issued 5 notifications to implement the Trade Competition Act B.E. 2560 (A.D. 2017) (“TCA”).  They were published in the Government Gazette on 1st November 2018 and have come into force since 2nd November 2018.  They cover implementation rules on market definition, market share, prohibited acts of... Read More

The NLA (National Legislative Assembly) approved the Property Tax Act B.E. 2561 (“Act”) on 16th November 2018.  The Act will repeal and replace the Household and Land Tax Act B.E. 2475 (A.D. 1932) and other local property tax laws.  The Act will soon be published in the Government Gazette and become effective on and from... Read More

The 18th General Assembly and 68th & 69th Council Meetings (“Meeting”) of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (“APAA”) were held during 17th to 21st November 2018 in New Delhi, India. Kowit Somwaiya, Managing Partner and Founder of LawPlus Ltd., has served as one of the two representatives from the APAA Recognized Group of Thailand in... Read More

On 20th September 2018, the National Legislative Assembly (“NLA”) approved in principle an Amendment to the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (A.D. 1998).  The draft is now being reviewed by a reviewing committee appointed by the NLA before it is resubmitted to the NLA for the second reading and the final approval. The major amendments... Read More