The Computer Crimes Act (No. 2) B.E. 2560 (A.D. 2017) enacted to amend the Computer Crimes Act B.E. 2550 (A.D. 2017) of Thailand (“Amended CCA”) finally comes into force on 24th May 2017. The Amended CCA changes the ministry in charge from the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology to the Ministry of Digital Economy… Read More
Kowit Somwaiya, Managing Partner of LawPlus Ltd., gave talks on how to protect intellectual property rights for SMEs and Startups at a seminar organized by the SME Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand on 14th March 2017.
General Introduction on Vietnam’s WTO Commitments After 14 formal meetings from 1998 to 2006, Vietnam finally entered into the WTO in 2007. As a result, several major documents were accordingly adopted which include the Schedule of Concessions and Commitments on Goods and the Schedule of Specific Commitments on Services as a result of the negotiations… Read More
SEASON’S GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2017 Dear Clients and Colleagues, As we enter into the holiday season, our team at LawPlus Ltd. and LawPlus Myanmar Ltd. would like to extend our warm wishes to you and your family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Kowit Somwaiya, Managing Partner… Read More
Currently cloud computing is playing a significant role in all kinds of businesses. The adoption and significance of cloud computing has made it necessary for the Government of Thailand to promote cloud services, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). Cloud computing is one of cost-cutting measures. It is obvious that cloud computing can significantly… Read More
The absence of clear procedures and specific deadlines of granting necessary licenses, permits, registrations and notifications to operate a business in Thailand has hampered Thailand’s competitiveness. But the Licensing Facilitation Act B.E. 2558 (the “LFA”) effective from 21st July 2015 will enhance the transparency and accountability of the government procedures. The LFA will also boost… Read More