On 20th July 2017, the latest draft of the Myanmar Companies Law (the “Bill”) was submitted to the Amyotha Hluttaw (the Upper House of the Parliament). The Bill is designed to bring Myanmar companies law up to international standards and boost confidence of foreign investors.  If approved, the Bill will repeal the outdated Companies Act 1914... Read More

The Tobacco Product Control Act B.E. 2560 (“TPCA”) was enacted by the National Legislative Assembly (“NLA”).  It was published in the Royal Gazette on 5th April 2017 and will become effective on and from 5th July 2017.  It has replaced the Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2535 (A.D. 1992) and the Non-Smokers Health Protection Act... Read More

The Emergency Decree on Foreigner Employment Administration B.E. 2560 (A.D. 2017) (the “Emergency Decree”) was issued on 17th June 2017 and was published in the Royal Gazette on 22nd June 2017 and came into force on and from 23rd June 2017.  It repealed the Foreigner Employment Act B.E. 2551 (A.D. 2008) and the Emergency Decree... Read More

On Wednesday 21st June 2017, the BTCC and other 6 foreign chambers of commerce in Thailand and the EABC organized a luncheon talk with H.E. Dr. Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, the Minister of Transport as the honorable guest speaker. LawPlus Ltd. participated as a co-sponsor. The talk highlighted the infrastructure projects in Bangkok and Upcountry as the... Read More

On 29th June 2017 the KTCC organized a half-day seminar on legal issues focusing on employment and labour protection law, merger and acquisition and legal updates.  Lawyers from LawPlus Ltd., led by Kowit Somwaiya, Managing Partner, spoke at the seminar on an exclusive basis.  The presentation took 3 hours followed by a Q&A session for... Read More