Regulation

The Thai - US Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations is a long standing agreement that has benefitted US businesses in Thailand. DLA Piper's Dr. Chanvitaya Suvarnapunya explains the details.

Amendments to the Securities and Exchange Act and recent announcements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have made compliance requirements more onerous for directors of public companies and certain non-public companies (private companies). Herbert Smith's Prathana 'Rebecca' Knapp writes.

Running a small business and beginning to contemplate the need to downsize? This may be the case for many of Thailand’s SMEs in the coming year. What steps do businesses need to take when cutting staff numbers is the only answer. Director asked Pimvimol Vipamaneerut from Tilleke & Gibbins to explain.

It may seem like Big Brother may be watching you with the introduction of the Computer Crime Act, but Director asked Franck Fougere from Vidon Partners to spell out the legal position and industry professionals to offer some practical advice on how to comply.

Bringing Thailand into line with international standards, the Product Liability Act should give overseas buyers more confidence in Thai products, but there are many things to prepare for. Michael Ramirez from Tilleke & Gibbins comments on what to expect.

Lawyer Michael Doyle, a partner of Seri Manop & Doyle Ltd., shares his views with Gareth Marshall on the current state of foreign investment, the Foreign Business Act and other legal business requirements in Thailand and how they compare to other developing countries in the region.