Thailand: Contracts and Commercial Law

Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property introduces a specialized 4-month expedited trademark examination track designed exclusively for e-commerce operators.

Thailand's cabinet has approved a draft Act on Liability for Defective Goods, known as the "Lemon Law," which aims to strengthen buyers' positions in pursuing claims against sellers by introducing product-specific rules, clearer remedies, and a buyer-friendly presumption that shifts the burden of proof. The draft law modernizes Thailand's consumer protection framework to align with international standards, with enhanced protections for vehicles and electronic appliances, and will take effect 180 days after

On May 26, 2026, Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) published for public consultation a draft amendment to the Ministerial Regulation on Electronic Ride-Hailing Vehicles that would, for the first time...

The popularity of the franchise business model has been growing rapidly in Southeast Asia in recent years, with some of the world's top brands becoming common sights in the commercial districts and shopping malls of major regional cities in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Among the many amendments to the Thai Civil and Commercial Code that came into force in February 2023,...

One of the key legal compliance requirements for a company limited in Thailand is to hold an annual general meeting of shareholders, otherwise known as an ‘AGM'.

At the end of a life cycle of a private limited liability company in Thailand it is necessary to liquidate and dissolve the company by resolution of its shareholders.

Valuable gifts such as condominium units, houses and cars are not uncommon in Thailand, and most such gifts are made for specific reasons.

Overcharging tenants for electricity and water was a common practice among landlords in Thailand.