New Article on Employee Privacy Rights

By Stephen Helwig
May 9, 2012
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Please see our new article on employee privacy rights in the context of social media here.

EMPLOYMENT: WORKING FROM HOME

By Price Sanond / February 17, 2023

EMPLOYMENT: WORKING FROM HOME Amendment No. 8 to Labour Protection Act, 1998 On 3 January 2023 Thailand’s Parliament approved Labour Protection Act (“LPA”) No. 8, which now awaits publication in the Government

Thai company law changes effective 7 February 2023

By Price Sanond / December 23, 2022

An Act Amending the Civil and Commercial Code (“Amendment”) by introducing changes to corporate governance and transactional rules in private limited companies, as well as by introducing a two-part merger

TEMPORARY REDUCTION IN CONTRIBUTION RATES TO SOCIAL SECURITY FUND

By Price Sanond / September 26, 2022

On 20 September 2022 the Cabinet has approved a draft ministerial regulation reducing certain social security contribution rates for 3 months as proposed by the Ministry of Labour. It is

MINIMUM WAGE UPDATE:

By Price Sanond / September 19, 2022

Thailand’s National Wage Committee has resolved, in their meeting No. 08/2022, held on the 26th of August 2022, that Thailand’s minimum wages will be increased to assist with inflation and

INTRODUCTION OF NEW LONG-TERM RESIDENT (“LTR”) VISA

By Price Sanond / August 26, 2022

Thailand is introducing a new LTR visa to boost economic recovery, investment and domestic spending in a sustainable way after the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Thai

THAILAND EXTENDS PERMISSION TO STAY FOR FOREIGN TOURISTS

By Price Sanond / August 26, 2022

To support economic recovery and mitigate the negative impact suffered by businesses in the tourism sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved

Personal Data Protection Regulations

By Price Sanond / June 21, 2022

The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) came fully into effect on 1 June 2022, and four new regulations under the PDPA have recently been issued and took effect on 21

Thailand Revokes Test and Go and Sandbox Schemes – Retains Thailand Pass System – Reduces Insurance Requirements

By Price Sanond / April 27, 2022

Effective 1 May 2022 Thailand is revoking the Test and Go and the Sandbox Schemes, and reducing Covid-19 insurance requirements for non-Thai citizens entering the Kingdom. For those who for at

Developments in Judicial Interpretation of Labor Law

By Price Sanond / February 18, 2021

Although one sometimes encounters reference to a “precedent” decision from the Thai courts, in fact the decisions of the Thai courts – although frequently persuasive - do not form part

Thailand’s Tax Relief Measures on COVID-19 for 2021

By Price Sanond / February 2, 2021

In response to the Thai Cabinet’s resolution on 26 January 2021, the following tax measures have been launched to relieve the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Lower Registration Fees for

Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act – hazards and perils for data holders!

By Price Sanond / November 20, 2020

Introduction: Prior to 2019, there was no specific law in Thailand to protect personal data. A person who sought to protect the acquisition, storage or distribution of his/her data had

Thailand encourages mediation of certain disputes as an alternative to litigation

By Price Sanond / November 13, 2020

Introduction: Many have commented on the delays and inefficiency that are encountered in civil litigation in Thailand. There are numerous changes that could be made to the Civil Procedure Code

PriceSanond Briefing News Letter

By Price Sanond / July 14, 2020

IMMIGRATION UPDATES The Notification on Conditions for Aircraft Permission to Enter Thailand (No.2), effective from 3 July 2020, eases restrictions for entry into Thailand for 11 groups of people: (1) Thai nationals. (2)

DBD Grants Limited Relief to Companies’ Annual General Meeting Requirement

By Price Sanond / April 10, 2020

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