Thailand Landholding Companies in 2026: Nominee Risk, Liability and Exit Options
Thailand landholding companies face active nominee enforcement in 2026: disposal orders, Land Code and FBA liability, and the lawful options to assess early.
Thailand Anti-Nominee Rules 2026: New DBD Company Registration Requirements (Order 2/2569)
One consolidated order now governs Thai company and partnership registrations involving foreign investment or foreign signing authority. Here is what triggers it — and who must provide what, at formation and at amendments.
Navigating the 2026 Thailand Anti-Nominee Rules: Impact on Corporate Structures and Compliance
Thailand’s Department of Business Development (DBD) has launched its most significant overhaul of the company registration system in over a decade. This reform serves a dual purpose: first, to dismantle nominee …
3M Property Visa Thailand (2026): Confirmed Rules & Process
October 2026: Processing of THB 3 million investment visa applications is temporarily paused Thailand’s 3 Million Baht Investment Visa provides a route to long-term residence through qualifying property investment. Applicants …
Long-Term Visa Options in Thailand for Business, Work, and Living
Updated: 2 October 2026. 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 …
Foreign Ownership and Property Rights in Thailand: Key Legal Options Explained
Key Takeaways for Foreign Buyers Choose Your Path: The best legal structure depends entirely on your goals. Use the Decision Framework below to determine if a condominium freehold, a lease structure …
Personal Income Tax in Thailand: A Complete Guide for Expats and Residents
Who is a Tax Resident of Thailand? The taxation of individual income in Thailand depends on their tax status and the type of income they receive. Anyone who stays in …
How to Apply for BOI Incentives in Thailand: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Summary: A practical guide to BOI incentives—what you can get (tax holidays up to 13 years, ownership/land/visa benefits), common pitfalls, and a clear 8-step application process with timelines. What is the …
LTR Visa Thailand: Requirements, Costs and How to Apply in 2026
What is the Thailand LTR Visa? Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa offers eligible investors, retirees and professionals a stay of up to 10 years. Applicants qualify through one of four …
How to Start a Business in Thailand: Key Considerations and Strategies
Essential Insights for Starting a Business in Thailand Thailand places significant restrictions on foreign businesses, requiring careful navigation of legal frameworks. The Foreign Business Act (FBA) prohibits certain activities outright and …
Navigating Thai Company Ownership: Risks, Strategies, and Compliance
Legal Update: April 2026 Administrative Enforcement Thailand has significantly intensified enforcement against nominee structures. New DBD regulations effective January and April 2026 introduced mandatory 3-month bank statements at company formation …
Family Offices in Thailand: SEC Rules and Licence Exemptions
Thailand has no dedicated family-office licence. The SEC explains when investment services need authorisation and where exemptions and administrative roles stop.
Thailand’s revised listing track for New Economy Industries
Thailand’s revised SET and mai listing rules lower entry thresholds for qualifying New Economy businesses. Learn how the BOI/EEC Special Track connects with BOI to IPO, and what business owners and foreign investors should assess.
Thailand Introduces New Travel Rule for Cryptocurrency Transfers
Thailand’s new Travel Rule introduces counterparty checks for crypto transfers through SEC-regulated operators from 27 February 2027.
Thailand Visa Exemption Rules from 15 September 2026
Thailand’s final visa-exemption rules take effect on 15 September 2026. This guide explains the new 30-day and 15-day schemes, Visa on Arrival and the key border-entry limitation.
Thailand Expands FBL Exemptions for Regulated and Intragroup Services
On 28 August 2026, Thailand published two Ministerial Regulations expanding the activities that foreign-owned companies may conduct without a Foreign Business Licence (FBL) or Foreign Business Certificate (FBC). Both regulations …
Thailand Money Changer Rules: BOT Plans Major Licensing Reform
Thailand money changer rules could change substantially under a new proposal from the Bank of Thailand (BOT). The proposal would introduce new supervisory standards, require every existing operator to undergo …
Thailand’s New Deportation Rules Effective 28 August 2026
Thailand’s new deportation regulation sets procedures for immigration, employment, business and serious criminal offences from 28 August 2026.
Thailand FBL Exemptions 2026: DBD Consults on Five New Categories
Thailand is consulting on targeted FBL exemptions for SEC-regulated support services, aircraft maintenance, intragroup financial services and state-enterprise contracts.