Thailand’s Employee Welfare Fund 2025: What Employers Need to Know
Starting October 1, 2025, Thailand will officially launch the Employee Welfare Fund (EWF) — a major
step forward in protecting workers’ financial well-being. After years of delay, this mandatory fund, grounded in the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998), is now set in motion following a royal decree and regulations passed in late 2024
16 billion passwords exposed in record-breaking data breach
The massive excitement around Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has become a goldmine for cybercriminals. They’re heavily using this buzz to trick people into downloading dangerous ransomware and malware. This isn’t just a tactic for highly advanced hackers anymore; even smaller, lesser-known groups are now effectively using this strategy. These malicious actors, including ransomware gangs like […]
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Bangkok Minimum Wage Rises to 400 Baht: What Employers and Workers Should Know
Effective July 1, 2025, Bangkok will raise its minimum daily wage to 400 baht, up from the previous rate
of 372 baht. This marks a key step in the Thai government’s push to improve worker welfare and
stimulate economic growth, particularly in tourism and service sectors.
Corporate Treasury Service
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Crackdown on Thai Nominees vs Legitimate Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Thailand
In recent developments, Thai authorities have begun strict enforcement against the use of Thai nominee structures, particularly in Phuket’s real estate and tourism sectors. These industries, deemed sensitive and nationally significant, have seen increased scrutiny as part of the government’s effort to clamp down on unlawful foreign control.
Cybercriminals Are Using Fake AI Tools to Spread Malware
The massive excitement around Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has become a goldmine for cybercriminals. They’re heavily using this buzz to trick people into downloading dangerous ransomware and malware. This isn’t just a tactic for highly advanced hackers anymore; even smaller, lesser-known groups are now effectively using this strategy. These malicious actors, including ransomware gangs like […]
“Royalties” Under Section 70 of the Thai Revenue Code
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Section 70 of the Thai Revenue Code
Section 70 of the Revenue Code stipulates that any payment of royalties made from or in Thailand to a company or juristic partnership established under foreign law and not carrying on business in Thailand is subject to withholding tax.
New Ministerial Regulations on Overtime Payment for Security Guard Work – Effective 2026
On April 24, 2025, the Royal Gazette published the Ministerial Regulations Prescribing Overtime Payment and Compensation for Working Beyond Eight Hours Per Day for Security Work on Premises or Properties B.E. 2568 (2025). These regulations will come into effect 365 days from the publication date – i.e., in April 2026
Over 16,000 Fortinet Devices Compromised with Symlink Backdoor
Security researchers have discovered that over 16,500 Fortinet FortiGate firewall devices have been compromised by attackers using a symlink-based backdoor. This attack allows persistent and stealthy remote access to affected systems. The discovery was made by Lexfo Security, and the infections are believed to have started as early as 2022. Despite patches being released by […]
