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

The Labor Protection Act (No. 7) B.E. 2562 (A.D. 2019) was passed by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on 13th December 2018 to amend the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (A.D. 1998) (LPA).  It was published in the Government Gazette on 5th April 2019.  It will become effective on and from 5th May 2019.  The... Read More