DBD Announced 4 New Measures to Address Nominee and Mule Account Risks
The Department of Business Development (DBD) has announced four new regulatory measures to strengthen the review process for company registrations, with particular emphasis on Thai shareholders investing jointly with foreign shareholders.
Thailand Social Security Office Raises Salary Base for Contribution Calculations (Effective 2026)
Thailand’s Social Security Office (SSO) has announced a three-phase increase in the salary base for Section 33 social security contributions, officially published in the Royal Gazette.
Labour Protection Act (No. 9), B.E. 2568 – Expanded Maternity and Paternity Leave Rights
Thailand has officially approved amendments to the Labour Protection Act (No. 9) B.E. 2568 (2025), introducing significant changes to maternity, paternity, and family-related leave entitlements.
Urgent Work Permit Applications Can Now Be Submitted via e-Work Permit
The DOE now allows employers and foreign workers to submit urgent work permits (within 15 days) via the e-Work Permit system.
DOE Thailand Grants Temporary Leniency for Employers Transitioning to e-WorkPermit System
DOE Thailand grants temporary leniency for employers facing issues with the new e-WorkPermit system. Paper applications allowed until January 28, 2026.
Local Director Requirement for Foreign Business in Thailand
When foreign businesses establish their operations in Thailand, the question often arises whether their business is required to have a local director or not.
Cabinet Approves One-Year Postponement of Employee Welfare Fund Contributions to October 1, 2026
Bangkok, August 26, 2025 In response to economic uncertainty and rising financial pressures on both employers and employees, the Cabinet has approved a draft labor regulation that postpones the commencement of contributions to the Employee Welfare Fund from October 1, 2025 to October 1, 2026
Thailand BOI Announced Special Investment Measures to Promote Investors Relocating Production Bases from Cambodia
On 15 August 2025, Thailand Board of Investment (“BOI”) issued the Announcement No. 8/2568: Re Investment Promotion Measures in the Case of Impacts from Thai-Cambodian Border Situation.
Updates Amendments to Maternity and Paternity Leave in Thailand
Thailand is taking proactive steps to reform its parental leave policies to better support working families, align with international labor standards, and respond to demographic challenges such as declining birth rates and an aging population.
New BOI Visa and Work Permit Criteria: Employment Ratio and Minimum Salary Effective October 1, 2025
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has issued new criteria under Announcement No. Por.8/2568, dated June 5, 2025, regarding the approval, employment, and extension of foreign experts in BOI-promoted projects.
