Thailand Law Blog
Thai Companies Report More Than 21,000 Spyware Attacks in Early 2025
Thailand has recorded a sharp rise in spyware incidents targeting corporate networks. New data indicates more than 21,000 attacks against Thai organizations in the first half of 2025, highlighting an urgent cybersecurity threat for businesses operating in the country. This increase reflects broader regional trends across Southeast Asia, where commercial spyware tools and zero-click exploits […]
Reforms for Thai Income Tax Deductions Coming in 2026
The Thai government plans to restrict personal income tax deductions and increase taxes in certain categories,” for more directness, as announced by Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas. These efforts come as Thailand sees declining tax revenue driven by an increase in tax-deductible activities, poor collection methods, and limited alternative reform measures. While no measures have been […]
Latest Tax Rules in Thailand 2025
As Thailand’s tax season approaches, the government has tightened its tax regulations to align with international standards. Individuals who have to pay taxes, such as those who are employed at a Thai company or profiting from renting properties, will have to comply with these tax guidelines or risk possible legal ramifications. An individual who stays […]
Thailand’s New E-Work Permit System 2025
Thailand officially ended the use of the traditional paper-based Thai work permit system. As of October 13, 2025, it has replaced the previous “Blue Book” with a fully digital platform known as the e-Work Permit System. This marks a major modernization effort by the Ministry of Labour, designed to make the entire work permit process […]
LTR Visa Thailand 2025: Enhanced Tax Benefits and Easier Residency Path
With its status aimed at attracting global citizens, retirees, skilled professionals, and remote workers, the LTR Visa Thailand program, administered by the Board of Investment (BOI), has been refined in 2025 to improve accessibility and reinforce its existing tax advantages. This 10-year renewable visa continues to stand out among Thailand’s long-stay options by offering exclusive […]
VAT in Thailand to Remain at 7% for an Additional Year
In response to persistent economic problems in Thailand, the government has decided to delay any changes to Thailand’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate, currently set at 7%. Despite recent calls to raise this rate and increase government revenue, Thai finance officials have declined to change it. To increase consumer spending and mitigate the impact of current […]
LTR Visa Brings More Than 20 Billion THB to Thailand’s Economy
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has confirmed that the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa has contributed more than 20 billion THB to the economy within just 3 years of its launch. This achievement highlights how carefully designed immigration policies can do more than regulate entry; they can attract skilled professionals, retirees, and investors while driving measurable […]
How to Protect Yourself from Romance Scams in Thailand
In today’s world of online dating, romance scams have become a widespread threat, and Thailand is no exception. These scams can happen anywhere: on dating sites, on social media, or even in person. Scammers create fake identities and build insincere relationships based on one-sided trust and affection. Once an emotional connection is established, they begin […]
Tourist Scams in Thailand
Thailand draws millions of visitors from around the globe each year. However, like any popular tourist destination, it also attracts its share of scammers who prey on travelers. Scammers target tourists specifically because of their unfamiliarity with local customs, practices, and language, leaving them vulnerable to deception. This can leave tourists feeling confused, exploited, and […]
Types of Romance Scams in Thailand
Romance scams in Thailand are fraudulent schemes where a scammer pretends to have romantic feelings for a victim, builds emotional attachment, and then exploits that trust to defraud the victim or deceive them into sending money. Victims of fraud may have their money, bank accounts, credit cards, passports, digital wallets, email accounts, and national identification […]
