Know your cookies | Know your privacy
It has only been a month since the introduction of the PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act) in Thailand and already we are seeing many companies immediately adapting to the new requirements with a ‘click here’ or ‘accept’ button appearing on their website. By clicking on such a button, the user is usually being asked to […]
Are you ready for PDPA?
The Personal Data Protection Act or PDPA will come into force on 1 June 2022. With the introduction of the Act so close, your organisation should be preparing for its requirements. However, if your company hasn’t yet started preparing for the PDPA’s requirements, we suggest below four steps which could jumpstart the compliance process. Let’s […]
AGM 2022 : No Flexibility on the AGM Deadline this Year
Last year, 2021, the Department of Business Development (DBD) has granted flexibility regarding the deadline for holding the mandatory Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) in light of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 crisis. However, in this year, 2022, there is no such flexibility anymore. According to the guidelines for filing of the financial […]
Legal Updates: New Lending Services for Trade and Investment Support Offices (TISOs) and International Business Centres (IBCs)
The change in the scope to increase what TISOs and IBCs can do is very welcomed. These categories of business can now lend funds (in accordance with the exchange control regulations) to related companies both locally in Thailand and overseas.
Personal Data Protection Regulation and Compliance services
The Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA) is Thailand’s new data privacy law which became effective on 1 June 2022. There is an obligation for business operators to follow the rules of the PDPA and ensure, where relevant, they are compliant and have the necessary procedures and safeguards in place for the correct […]
Document Certification and Legalisation
PKF Thailand’s aim is to provide you with a quality service at a reasonable cost and to make what may be an unfamiliar process as easy and straight forward as possible. We are a flexible and modern firm whose whole ethos is based around our clients. We work hard to ensure that not only are […]
Debt Collection, Dispute Resolution and Litigation
In the modern world, disputes are one of the biggest obstacles that a business faces and you should never underestimate the amount of time and resources that complex and lengthy legal procedures will eat up and consume, not least the financial cost. The PKF Legal Team is well versed in negotiating the law and procedures […]
International Trade Transactions and Agreements
Businesses now deal in global markets with a level of international trade that has never been seen or experienced before. Consequently, actions taken by overseas Governments increasingly affect companies in Thailand involved in the global trade of goods and services, whether it’s the negotiation of bilateral, multilateral, or regional trade agreements, or a revision of […]
Licenses, Permits and Contracts
Certain laws and regulations in Thailand require a specific licence or permit to be in place before you are able to continue with the transaction or action. Assisting clients over the years, the PKF Thailand Legal Team is very familiar with the numerous licences and permits that have to be obtained in order for some […]
Doing Business in Thailand Incentives (Board of Investment)
In addition to a range of specific Covid-19 measures to assist businesses through the pandemic period, the Government of Thailand has also introduced numerous incentives to attract new business and boost the economy, most of which provide years of tax-free profits. Whether Thailand is seen as a very favourable place to position a holding company […]
