On 15th February 2017, the APAA Recognized Group of Thailand (the “APAA RGT”) held a seminar on “How to Enforce Loan Agreements with Intellectual Property as Collateral” at Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park Hotel. The seminar began with an opening remark by Mr. Rutorn Nopakun, the President of the APAA RGT, focussing on the asset... Read More

On 26th January 2017, the Department of Intellectual Property (“DIP”) finally released the 20-Year IP Roadmap to reform the Thai intellectual property system to be in line with the strategy of driving the country to “Thailand 4.0”, which focuses on an economy based on innovation and intelligence. The roadmap would enhance the competitiveness of Thai... Read More

Thailand has finally enacted the Act on Digital Development for Economy and Society B.E. 2560 (A.D. 2017) (“Digital Development Act”).  It was published in the Royal Gazette on 24th January 2017 and has been effective on and from 25th January 2017. The Digital Development Act is a consolidation of the three Bills, i.e. Digital Economy... Read More

Thailand has finally enacted the Computer Crimes Act (No. 2) B.E. 2560 (A.D. 2017) to amend the Computer Crimes Act B.E. 2550 (A.D. 20107) (“Amended CCA”).  It was published in the Royal Gazette on 24th January 2017 and will be effective on and from 24th May 2017. The Amended CCA covers the following major changes... Read More

On 4th January 2017, the Cabinet approved in principle the Herbal Products Bill (the “Bill”) as proposed by Ministry of Public Health, and ordered for the Bill to be forwarded to Office of the Council of State for a review, taking into consideration opinions of Office of Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion, and Administrative Offices... Read More