Whether a BOI company can own land in Thailand is an important question for foreign investors planning BOI-promoted business operations. Under Thai law, foreign-owned companies generally face restrictions on land ownership. However, a BOI-promoted company may obtain permission to own land in Thailand if the land supports an approved promoted activity and complies with BOI
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For many foreign investors, 100% Foreign Ownership Thailand is one of the first legal issues to consider when entering the Thai market. In many cases, full foreign ownership may be possible under BOI promotion. However, that answer is not universal. Whether a foreign investor can own 100% of a company in Thailand depends on the
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BOI Incentives Thailand: What Does the BOI Offer Investors? For many investors entering the Thai market, BOI promotion is one of the most important legal and commercial advantages available in Thailand. The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) offers a framework of incentives intended to attract investment into priority industries, advanced services, technology-driven sectors, strategic regions,
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In today’s digital economy, financial transactions increasingly occur through messaging applications, such as LINE and WhatsApp. But when disputes arise, an important legal question emerges: Can a simple chat message serve as a legally binding evidence of a loan? The Supreme Court addressed this issue in the recent Supreme Court Judgment No. 3622/2568, offering
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For U.S. companies looking to expand into Southeast Asia, the U.S.–Thailand Treaty of Amity offers a unique and powerful advantage. This Treaty allows eligible American businesses to operate in Thailand with significantly fewer restrictions compared to other foreign investors. Understanding how to properly utilize this Treaty is essential to successfully set up a company in
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In 2025, Thailand has recently taken a significant step in reforming its debt enforcement framework by approving a reduction in enforcement-related fees. This policy—driven by the government and the Ministry of Justice—aims to alleviate financial pressure on debtors while promoting more efficient and accessible enforcement proceedings. The reform reflects a broader policy direction toward balancing
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Assignment of Claims and Fraudulent Transfers under Thai Law: Expanding Creditor Protection in 2026
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Fraudulent transfers—transactions made by a debtor to prejudice creditors—remain a critical issue in Thai civil law. Section 237 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (CCC) provides a creditor with a powerful remedy — the right to revoke the fraudulent transfers made by the debtor. Back in 2012, in the Supreme Court Decision No.15037/2555, the
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BOI Introduces Measures to Promote Joint Ventures Between Thai and Foreign Companies in Automotive Parts Manufacturing in 2026
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Thailand’s automotive industry continues to play a crucial role in the country’s industrial and export sectors. To strengthen the competitiveness of the automotive supply chain and encourage technology transfer, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has introduced new investment promotion measures encouraging joint ventures between Thai and foreign companies in automotive parts manufacturing. The measure
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Thailand continues to position itself as a leading investment destination in Southeast Asia. In early 2026, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) introduced new investment stimulus measures aimed at accelerating economic recovery and encouraging large-scale investment projects in the country. The policy was formally announced through the new Board of Investment Announcement No. 3/2569: Investment
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Debtor Asset Concealment Thailand is a serious challenge for creditors when debtors transfer, hide, or restructure assets before litigation or judgment enforcement. In many cases, creditors obtain a judgment only to find that the debtor appears to have no assets left to enforce against. Understanding these concealment patterns is the first step toward protecting creditor