The National Legislative Assembly passed the Eastern Economic Corridor Act B.E. 2561 (“EECA”) in February 2018 and it was published in the Government Gazette on 14th May 2018 and has become effective since 15th May 2018. The EECA establishes the EEC Policy Committee (“EECPC”) chaired by the Prime Minister and the EEC Office (“EECO”) to… Read More
Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) have captured tremendous public attention in Thailand in the past 6 months. This is mainly due to the dramatic swings in the value of existing major cryptocurrencies already trading in crypto markets during the final quarter of 2017 and the huge number of new ICOs launched and available to investors in Thailand in the… Read More
Effective from 15 March 2018, LawPlus Myanmar Ltd. has moved to Unit No. 520, 5th Floor, Hledan Centre Corner of Pyay Road and Hledan Road Kamayut Township, Yangon, Myanmar Our telephone numbers remain +95 92 6111 7006 and +95 92 6098 9752. Please click here for our location map. Please click here for the profile… Read More
The National Legislative Assembly (“NLA”) has passed the National Strategy Preparation Act B.E. 2560 (“NSPA”) and it was signed by HM the King on 26th July 2017. It was published in the Royal Gazette on 31st July 2017 and became effective on 1st August 2017. The NSPA provides that Thailand must have a National Strategy… Read More
Use and advertising of brands with tobacco products (“TP”) and alcoholic beverages (“AB”) are restricted. Advertising of brands with food and food supplement for infants and babies is also restricted. The Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (A.D. 2017) (“TPCA”) The TPCA was enacted by the National Legislative Assembly (“NLA”) on 3rd March 2017. It… Read More
The National Council for Peace and Order (the “NCPO”) recently issued its Order No. 21/2560 dated 4th April 2017 re Amendment of Laws to Facilitate Business Operation to amend the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (A.D. 1998) (the “LPA“) and several other laws including the Civil and Commercial Code, the Public Company Limited Act B.E. 2535 (A.D…. Read More