"National Treatment" Issues Under the US-Thai Treaty of Amity

Under the provisions of the Treaty American certified companies are provided equal treatment as Thai companies in Thailand.

Representative Offices and Foreign Business Licenses in Thailand

Information about how the Foreign Business Act operates with respect to Representative Offices in Thailand.

Thai Work Permits Associated With Representative Offices in Thailand

There has been some speculation regarding the rules with respect to Thai work permits and representative offices.

Authorities Discuss Implementation of IFRS 9 in Thailand

Information about corporate financial reporting in Thailand.

First Time Thai Work Permit Applicants Get Shorter Permit Duration

Those seeking work permits for the first time on a new company are likely to see the initial validity of the permit shortened compared to times past.

Information Regarding the Labor Courts in Thailand

Those working in Thailand, whether or not an employment contract exists, are still required to use the Labor Courts in the event of an employer/employee dispute.

Will There be an Increase in VAT in Thailand?

There has been a great deal of speculation regarding the possibility of the value added rate being raised in Thailand.

Thai Work Permit Rule Changes and Amity Treaty Companies

Aspects of the Thai work authorization process are changing with respect to companies owned by non-Thai nationals.

Discussion of E-commerce and Taxation in Thailand and the USA

Tax authorities in both Thailand and the USA are taking increasingly proactive measures in assessing taxes upon online commercial activity.

Thai Authorities Take Steps to Monitor and Deter Corporate Nominees

Officials in Thailand are applying increased scrutiny with respect of corporate nominee structures.