The NLA enacted the Electronic Transactions Act (No. 3) B.E. 2562 (A.D. 2019) on the 18th of January 2019 to amend the Electronic Transactions Act B.E. 2544 (A.D. 2001) (“ETA”). It was published in the Government Gazette on the 14th of April 2019 and became effective on and from the 15th of April 2019. The… Read More
The Escrow Agents Act (No. 2) B.E. 2562 (A.D. 2019) was passed by the National Legislative Assembly on the 17th of January 2019 to amend the Escrow Agents Act B.E. 2551 (A.D. 2008) (“EAA”). It was published in the Government Gazette on the 14th of April 2019 and has become effective on and from the… Read More
The NLA passed the National Intelligence Act B.E. 2562 (A.D. 2019) (“Act”) to replace the National Intelligence Act B.E. 2528 (A.D. 1985). The Act became effective on the 17th of April 2019. Its objective is to enhance the capacity of government officials and increase the efficiency of national intelligence operations to fight against all forms… Read More
The Narcotics Act (No. 7) B.E. 2562 (A.D. 2019) was passed by the National Legislative Assembly on 25th December 2018 to amend the Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (A.D. 1979) (“NA”). It was published in the Government Gazette on 18th February 2019 and has become effective on and from 19th February 2019. The amended NA now… Read More
On 15th March 2019, the Union Parliament passed the Occupational Safety and Health Law 2019 (Law No. 8/2019)(“OSH”). The OSH will come into force on a date to be prescribed by the President. The provisions of OSH cover the vast majority of business sectors. The OSH imposes unique requirements and duties on three main groups:… Read More
On the 15th of March 2019, the Union Parliament issued the Consumer Protection Law 2019 (Law No. 9/2019) (“CPL”). The CPL comes into force on its issuing date, with the exception of its Chapter 18 with regards to the description of goods, which will become effective one year after issuing date. The law consumer safety… Read More