To implement the Digital Asset Business Operation Emergency Decree B.E. 2561, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued 4 notifications on 7th June 2018 and 4 notifications on 3rd July 2018.  Some of their major principles are discussed below. Inclusion of Cryptocurrencies as Digital Tokens Cryptocurrencies are deemed digital tokens if they are issued for... Read More

On Wednesday 11th July 2018, the SME and Legal Committees of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Thailand organized a dinner briefing on Thailand’s new work permit law.  Our Managing Partner, Kowit Somwaiya, participated in the event as one of the 3 panelists.  He handed out a QR Code for presentation slides.  Click the... Read More

On 10th July 2018, the Cabinet approved in principle the draft of the Private Asset Management Act as proposed by the Ministry of Finance.  The key elements of the draft are as follows: 1.  A trust as a legal relationship between its trustor, trustee, and beneficiary will be allowed under the Act. 2.  A trust... Read More

On 18th June 2018, the Ministry of Planning and Finance (“MOPF”) issued the Notification No. 47/2018 to replace the Notification No. 51/2017 on Types and Rates of Withholding Tax (“WHT”) effective from 1st July 2018.  The new rates of the WHT are as follows:- The minimum amount for deduction of the WHT has been changed... Read More

On 12th June 2018, the Myanmar Investment Commission (“MIC”) issued its Announcement on Submissions of Annual Performance Report by Companies Operating Businesses with MIC Permits and Endorsements (“Investors”) as follows:- 1.  Each Investor must submit an Annual Performance Report to the MIC in a prescribed form within 3 months from the end of the fiscal... Read More