DBD Grants Limited Relief to Companies’ Annual General Meeting Requirement

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Thailand has imposed measures limiting both international and domestic travel, which in turn have impacted companies’ operations, including meeting the statutory requirements for holding an annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM).  These meetings must …

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New Article on the Department of Business Development

Access our new article providing information on the Department of Business Development (DBD), probably one of the most important departments for business persons doing business in Thailand, by clicking here. The Corporate/M&A and Investment Related Laws sections of the Knowledge part of our …

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22 Firms Found to be Violating Foreign Ownership Rules

The Bangkok Post reports that: “[t]wenty-two firms operating in five tourism provinces – Phuket, Surat Thani, Krabi, Prachup Khiri Khan and Chon Buri – have been alleged to use nominees for their foreign shareholders” according to the Thai Ministry of Commerce. The article says: Deputy …

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Notarization of Documents in Thailand

Many countries require that documents originating from or signed in another country be notarized before they can be officially used or legally recognized – a requirement that is clearly problematic if the originating country or country where the document is …

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Insurance Coverage Concerns: Was it Terrorism?

Insurance companies are concerned about whether or not the damage caused in Thailand’s recent civil unrest will be treated as terrorism, reports the Bangkok Post.  If the damages were caused by terrorism there is often no insurance coverage and insurance …

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