Law Update – New Personal Data Protection Regulation – Data Protection Officer (DPO)

In Thailand the Personal Data Protection Act (the “PDPA”) has been in effect since 1 June 2022 and several subsequent clarifying notifications have since been issued by the Personal Data Protection Committee (“PDP Committee”) regarding preparation, maintenance, and security of …

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Thailand Privilege Card Program by Thailand Elite

Since 2003, Thailand Elite, an organization supported by the Thai government and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (“TAT”), has offered the opportunity to eligible foreigners to obtain a Thailand visitor visa for 5, 10 or …

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Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa has been granted to a highly-skilled professional. How does the 17% personal income tax flat rate work in practice?

Congratulations to highly-skilled professionals whose Long-Term Resident (“LTR”) visa is approved and stamped in their passport.  Those LTR professionals with potential eligibility to pay personal income tax at a 17% flat rate may however now have questions about how this …

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Personal Data Protection Regulations

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 June 2022. We understand that more regulations are expected soon. …

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