The National Legislation Assembly of Thailand (“NLA”) approved a bill (the “Draft Act”) establishing a new Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (“DES”) on 3rd June 2016. The Draft Act will become effective after its publication in the Government Gazette expected by the end of September this year. Under the Draft Act, the Ministry of… Read More
On the 10th of August 2016, the Notification on Wage Rates for Skilled Workers According to Skills Standards (No. 5) (the “Notification”) of the National Wage Committee was published in the Government Gazette. The Notification will become effective after the period of 90 days from 10th August 2016. The Notification has increased the new minimum… Read More
On 15th August 2016 the Government of Thailand published in the Government Gazette the Royal Decree on Recruitment of Foreigners B.E. 2559 (A.D. 2016) (the “Royal Decree”). The Royal Decree came into force on and from 16th August 2016. Its main objectives are to act prevent and suppress human trafficking, forced labor, exploitation of foreign… Read More
On 9th August 2016, the Cabinet accepted a bill (the “Draft Act”) proposed by the Ministry of Commerce to amend the Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Act B.E. 2542 of Thailand (the “ADC Act”) in its principle and forwarded it to the Council of State for review before it is sent to the National Legislative Assembly (“NLA”)… Read More