Currently cloud computing is playing a significant role in all kinds of businesses. The adoption and significance of cloud computing has made it necessary for the Government of Thailand to promote cloud services, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). Cloud computing is one of cost-cutting measures. It is obvious that cloud computing can significantly... Read More

The absence of clear procedures and specific deadlines of granting necessary licenses, permits, registrations and notifications to operate a business in Thailand has hampered Thailand’s competitiveness. But the Licensing Facilitation Act B.E. 2558 (the “LFA”) effective from 21st July 2015 will enhance the transparency and accountability of the government procedures. The LFA will also boost... Read More

On 13th October 2015, the Government of Thailand approved a fiscal stimulus package to boost the SMEs and revive the real estate markets. The Royal decree reducing the transfer fee for the sale of real property and the mortgage registration fee was published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette and is effective since 29th October 2015. The others... Read More

On August 28th 2015, the President U Thein Sein signed the first-ever broadcasting law in Myanmar, opening the television market to the private sector. The Broadcasting Law 2015 (the “BL”) sets up the legal framework for the development of the Myanmar broadcasting industry. Commercial licenses for TV or radio will be available for bidding and an independent supervisory authority... Read More

The ASEAN Collective Investment Scheme (“ASEAN CIS”) aims at facilitating the crossborder sale of mutual funds across Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. It was launched on the 25th of August 2014 by Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand and it remains open to the other ASEAN countries to join. It is similar to the UCITS framework (Undertakings for Investment in... Read More