Author: Mikhail Borodin
About the Author

Managing Partner
A Russian-qualified lawyer, Mikhail has advised businesses on foreign direct investment, corporate matters and cross-border transactions since 1997. He began his career with leading German business law firms in Russia and later worked for international law firms in Bangkok. Today, with AIM Bangkok, he guides companies and private clients through market entry, investment, real-estate transactions and relocation to Thailand. Mikhail speaks fluent English, German and Russian — and is learning Thai. He is not admitted to practise law in Thailand; advice on matters of Thai law is provided by the firm’s Thai-qualified lawyers.
Thailand landholding companies face active nominee enforcement in 2026: disposal orders, Land Code and FBA liability, and the lawful options to assess early.... Read more.
One consolidated order now governs Thai company and partnership registrations involving foreign investment or foreign signing authority. Here is what triggers it... Read more.
On 29 September 2026, Thailand’s Cabinet approved a draft Act to replace the Electronic Transactions Act B.E. 2544 (2001) in full. It assigned the Ministry... Read more.
Unofficial English translation of the Sap-Ing-Sith Act B.E. 2562 (2019). All 17 sections, fee schedule, and legislative note.... Read more.
Official Source: Sap-Ing-Sith Act B.E. 2562 (2019) — Official PDF, Royal Gazette (ratchakitcha.soc.go.th)Royal Gazette, Volume 136, Part 56 ก, dated 30 April... Read more.
Thailand’s Department of Lands (DOL) is stepping up checks on land held through suspected nominee arrangements. The 2026 measures combine company and land records,... Read more.
The Wealthy Global Citizen category requires at least USD 1 million in total qualifying assets, including at least USD 500,000 invested in qualifying Thai assets.... Read more.
On 12 May 2026, the Thai Cabinet approved in principle two draft instruments removing nine business activities from the licensing requirements of the Foreign Business... Read more.
Issued under BOI Board Announcement No. 8/2569 (30 March 2026) and BOI Office Announcement No. Por. 8/2569 (20 May 2026), which repealed the earlier Por. 5/2569... Read more.
For investors, business owners, and executives planning or expanding service operations in Thailand If your company is majority foreign-owned and you plan to operate... Read more.