Currently, nationals from 93 countries and territories are still eligible for visa exemption, permitting stays of up to 60 days for the purpose of tourism and short-term business engagement in Thailand. List of Countries and Territories: 1. Albania 25. Finland 49. Lithuania 73. San Marino 2. Andorra 26. France 50. Luxembourg 74. Saudi Arabia 3. […]
As one of the eligible business activities under the digital industry category and associated with activity 8.1.1, which covers the development of software, digital platforms, or digital content., the Board of Investment (BOI) of Thailand promotes activity number 8.1.2: Modification of software, digital platforms, or digital content. The main conditions for this activity are as […]
Under the machine and automation system industries, the Board of Investment of Thailand promotes the manufacture of machinery, equipment and parts and/or repair of mould and die. To be eligible, the project must have the forming process of parts that serve in the main function of the manufactured machinery and/or the engineering design. Once promoted, […]
There are three types of health massage and health spa businesses in Thailand. All types of health massage and health spa businesses can apply to obtain the above-mentioned licenses after they have massage or spa shops already. Moreover, a company that has already obtained a Health Spa Business License from the Ministry of Public Health […]
APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is a visa that the cardholder can use together with their passport to travel to APEC member countries for short-term business without having to apply for another visa. Only Thai nationals can apply for ABTC in Thailand. Foreigners who are citizens of APEC member countries can apply for ABTC in […]
Thailand has enacted the Employee Welfare Fund. Employers will start submitting contributions and supplementary contributions from employees and employers from 1 October 2025. The idea of Employee Welfare Fund is to provide financial assistance to employees in the event of termination of employment or death. Here are the key points: Who must be members of […]
The BOI promotes manufacture of lenses that are not classified as medical devices. This activity is categorized as below: 1. Manufacture of lenses from the glass melting process within the same project This shall not include lenses that are classified as medical devises. Once promoted, the BOI can grant a 5-year corporate income tax exemption […]
The Board of Investment of Thailand promotes the waste treatment or disposal activities. the project’s income must come from providing waste treatment or disposal services. In case the project uses a landfill method, only hazardous waste treatment shall be promoted and project must receive the approval of environmental impact assessment from the Office of Natural […]
In Thailand, a restaurant business means a business that involves cooking or baking food, either in the form of selling to be served and eaten at the restaurant or to take home. Food factories or facilities that use industrial machinery for food production are not considered as a restaurant business. Thai Lawyers can assist in […]
As a way to streamline immigration entry procedures and enhance the overall travel experience for visitors to Thailand, the government is introducing Thailand Digital Arrival Card or TDAC system. Starting 1 May 2025, all foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land or sea must complete TDAC online within 3 days before arriving in Thailand, including […]