Legal Update
Bangkok, August 26, 2025 In response to economic uncertainty and rising financial pressures on both employers and employees, the Cabinet has approved a draft labor regulation that postpones the…
On 15 August 2025, Thailand Board of Investment (“BOI”) issued the Announcement No. 8/2568: Re Investment Promotion Measures in the Case of Impacts from Thai-Cambodian Border Situation….
Thailand is taking proactive steps to reform its parental leave policies to better support working families, align with international labor standards, and respond to demographic challenges such as declining…
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has issued new criteria under Announcement No. Por.8/2568, dated June 5, 2025, regarding the approval, employment, and extension of foreign experts in BOI-promoted…
Starting October 1, 2025, Thailand will officially launch the Employee Welfare Fund (EWF) — a major
step forward in protecting workers’ financial well-being. After years of delay, this mandatory…
Effective July 1, 2025, Bangkok will raise its minimum daily wage to 400 baht, up from the previous rate
of 372 baht. This marks a key step in the Thai…
In recent developments, Thai authorities have begun strict enforcement against the use of Thai nominee structures, particularly in Phuket’s real estate and tourism sectors. These industries, deemed sensitive and…
On April 24, 2025, the Royal Gazette published the Ministerial Regulations Prescribing Overtime Payment and Compensation for Working Beyond Eight Hours Per Day for Security Work on Premises or…
The Immigration Bureau of Thailand will launch the new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system on 1 May 2025, replacing the current paper arrival card for foreign nationals. From…
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