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Introduction of Minimum Salary Requirements for Expats under BOI Promotion

THAILAND DIGITAL ARRIVAL CARD IN EFFECT 1ST OF MAY 2025

Private Security Service Law 2025

Myanmar Cybersecurity Law 2025

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT TO SUPPORT SHARE CAPITAL PASSING THE THB 5 MILLION THRESHOLD

Patent Law in Myanmar

Notice of Objection to Trademark Registration Application

DICA issued a new notification on amendment of the fee structure outlined in Notification No. 84/2019

On 26 March 2024, the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (“DICA”) issued a new notification on amendment of the fee structure outlined in Notification No. 84/2019

Changes to Insolvency Act BE2483 (1940)

Recent Addition to List of Controlled Goods

Myanmar Investment Commission’s invitation to public

Summary of the Ministry of Commerce Newsletter 19/2021

Recent Directorate of Investment and Company Administration’s Announcements

Summary of the Central Bank of Myanmar Announcements

Summary of the Procedures of Tax Collection During the Transition Period (MPF Notification No. 510/2021)

Adaptations amid COVID-19 outbreak: Public Sector

COVID-19 Measures Worth Noting for Employers

Tax Relief Attempts to Cope with Pandemic

Civil Mediation before Litigation

Relief Measure for Financial Businesses with Foreign Business License

Data Controllers not regulated by the Enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2019 (yet)

Social Security Fund COVID – 19 Alleviation Measures

Electronic Meetings Now More Convenient

Prescribing the conditions for permitting aircraft to enter the Kingdom of Thailand.

Business visa extension during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation

Myanmar Employers Take Note of New Labour Rules

Electronic Transactions Act (3rd and 4th amendments) B.E.2562 (2019AD)

Reduced Government Fees for Investors

Property Attributed to Right Act B.E. 2562 (2019)

New Ministry of Commerce Notification offers encouraging trading environment

New Ministry of Commerce Notification offers encouraging trading environment, gradually liberalizing for the benefit of investors and the Myanmar economy

Draft Foreign Investment Rules 2017

MYANMAR WITHHOLDING TAX UPDATE

Draft of the Land and Building Tax Act

Securing MIC permit for Pun Hlaing Lodge Luxury Hotel Project

South Asia Law assists Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd in securing MIC permit

The Amendments to the Municipal Court and Criminal Procedure Act and Juvenile and Family Court Act

As criminal cases in the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court and the Juvenile and Family Court, are continuously increasing, the Public Prosecutor who cannot initiate the case with the Court in time prescribed by laws may request the approval to initiate the case with the Attorney-General,

The Amendment to the Social Security Act B.E. 2533

On 22 June 2015, the number 4 amendment to the Social Security Act B.E. 2533 (the “Amendment”) was enacted and published in the Government Gazette and came into effect from October 2015.

The Cosmetic Act B.E. 2558 (2015)

Cosmetic control in Thailand has been regulated under the Cosmetic Act B.E. 2535 (1992) (“Cosmetic Act 1992”) and has remained unchanged for more than 20 years. Certain provisions of the Cosmetic Act 1992 were, therefore, not in line with the current situation in the region.

Amendments to Copyright Act

The Thai Copyright Act B.E. 2537 was enacted in 1994 and has remained unchanged until 2015. Due to recent developments in technology, it is necessary to modernize the law on copyright to bring it in line with such technological developments.

Class Action Proceedings in Thailand

On 4 December 2015, an amendment to the Thailand Civil Procedure Code regarding class action proceedings(“Amendment”) came into effect. This introduced a significant development to legal proceedings in Thailand.

New Amendments to Thailand's Penal Code

On 8th September 2015, the amendments to the Penal Code of Thailand were published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette as codified in the Amendment to Penal Code Act (24th edition) B.E. 2558 (“Amendments”). The Amendments shall be effective 90 days after its publication (being on 7th December 2015)

The Cabinet Resolution to promote SMEs

On 8th September 2015, the Cabinet approved a resolution to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)by launching five packages enabling SMEs to reach the source of investment funds,to assist more easily with tax compliance and to increase the capacity of SMEs to compete with big enterprises. T

The amendments to the Bankruptcy Act of Thailand

New Amendments to Thailand’s Bankruptcy Act

The Amendments to the Thailand Civil Procedure Code (27th Edition) B.E. 2558

On 8th September 2015, the amendments to the Thailand Civil Procedure Code (27th Edition) B.E. 2558 was published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette (“Amendments”). The Amendments shall be effective 60 days after its publication (being on 7th November 2015).

Outrigger's Investments

(Bangkok June 2015) We are delighted to have represented Outrigger Hotels in the acquisition of Akaryn Samui Resort which will be rebranded Outrigger Samui Beach Resort; an all pool-villa luxury resort.

Investing in Print Media in Myanmar

(October 2015) Engaging in the Business of Print & Magazine Media in Myanmar Media in Myanmar has historically been the subject of extremely tight censorship. As the country now embrances democratic reform,

Lippo Investment in Healthcare Sector

(Yangon,July 2015) South Asia Consulting Ltd is delighted to have acted as Myanmar counsel for Lippo Karawaci Tbk, one of Asia’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, in its joint venture with Myanmar partner,

Reckless Optimism or Hopeful Expectations

(Myanmar August 2013) Much has been said and written about Myanmar in the last 2 years. Seminars and conferences proliferate both in Yangon itself and other centers of investment capital, notably London. It is easy to suffer from information overload

MYANMAR FOREIGN INVESTMENT LAW

Introduction FIL 2012 Foreign Investment Rules (Notification No. 11/2013) Prohibited/Permitted Economic Activities (Notification No. 1/2013) Practical Implications Myanmar Companies Act 1914

Comparison of New Foreign Investment Law between 1988 and 2012

Comment on the 2012 Myanmar Foreign Investment Law and comparison with the 1988 FIL 19 November 2012

The UK Bribery Act 2010

The new law was scheduled to become effective in April of 2011 but implementation was delayed whilst the Government provided clarification through a Guidance document which sought to re-assure companies that the Act was designed to deal with significant cases of corruption; not create a wave of pros

Hope looms large for investment in Myanmar

The last 12 months has been an astonishing time for the people of Myanmar with the arrival of huge numbers of potential investors from many countries including those which had sanctioned Myanmar. Sanctions are being relaxed or lifted. Are things really so different - and what realistically can be ac