Corporate Treasury Service
At PKF Thailand, we help companies identify and manage risks, improve financial performance, and unlock long-term value through insight-driven, technology-enabled solutions. We provide corporate treasury advisory services and, through partnering agreements with major treasury management system providers, leading edge technology solutions.
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
Contributors Santana Saksudhayakom Advisor “Royalties” ค่าสิทธิ 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. The payer […]
Surviving the First Wave: Cybersecurity Lessons from First Quarter
The first quarter of 2025 confirmed that the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with attackers becoming more sophisticated and targeted. This period was marked by a sharp rise in AI-driven phishing, the persistence of ransomware, and increasing risks associated with cloud services and SaaS applications. Here’s a comprehensive summary of what we saw […]
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 […]
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Thailand Digital Arrival Card System Set to Launch on 1 May 2025
The Immigration Bureau of Thailand will launch the new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system on 1 May 2025, replacing the current paper arrival card for foreign nationals. From this date, all foreign visitors must submit their arrival information electronically before entering Thailand, whether by air, land, or sea.
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