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.
April 2026 Update The policy shift discussed in this 2025 article has now entered a critical implementation phase. As of April 2026, the Department of Business... Read more.
Thailand has significantly tightened its regulation of the digital asset sector. Two Royal Decrees, which came into effect on April 13, 2025, have expanded... Read more.
Note: This article has been updated following the Cabinet’s final approval of the draft on July 15, 2025. Introduction On July 15, 2025, Thailand’s Cabinet granted... Read more.
Government Withdraws Draft Entertainment Complex Act (July 2025) On July 8, 2025, Thailand’s Cabinet officially withdrew the Draft Entertainment Complex Act from... Read more.
Introduction The Condominium Act B.E. 2522 (1979) is central to foreign investment in Thailand’s real estate market, offering unique opportunities for ownership.... Read more.
Choosing a long-term visa for Thailand The right route depends on whether you plan to work in Thailand, work remotely for an overseas business, invest, retire or... Read more.
Why a Marriage Contract Matters in Thailand When getting married in Thailand, international couples have a powerful tool for financial planning: a Thai marriage... Read more.
Thailand’s International Business Center (IBC) Regime Thailand’s International Business Center (IBC) regime provides an opportunity for multinational corporations... Read more.
What is a Condominium in Thailand? A condominium in Thailand, as defined under the Condominium Act B.E. 2522 (1979), is a legally registered building where... Read more.
Thailand’s revised minimum wage structure officially came into effect on 1 July 2025, following its publication in the Royal Gazette. The updated rates are... Read more.