Thailand BOI – Electronics Design Industry Human Resource Development Project

Thailand BOI, together with the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thai Embedded Systems Association (TESA) and leading universities and companies in Thailand, has set up the “Thailand Electronics Design Industry Human Resource Development Project.” The aim of the project is to produce skilled labor by educating and training people studying in universities. Supporting integrated […]

Thailand BOI – Can I change factory location?

When applying for a Thailand BOI promotion, the location of the factory is required because the privileges granted to the project vary according to Investment Promotion Zones, consisting of 3 zones. If an applicant cannot specify an exact address at the time of application submission, at least the name of the province must be filled […]

Thailand BOI Opportunities in Machinery Projects

Thailand continues to industrialize although it is dependent on foreign industrial machinery for immediate future. At present, there is a high demand for the following machinery: Food and farm machinery Alternative energy/energy conservation machinery Textile machinery Automotive machinery Mould & Die industry Moreover, specific Industrial Machineries needed are as follows: –          Turning machines –          Drilling […]

Thailand BOI – Manufacturing of Textile Products

Today, we talk about the BOI conditions, rights and benefits for the promotion of manufacturing textile products or parts in Thailand. Under Section 3 of the Permitted Activities of the Board of Investment, activities in the category of manufacture of textile products or parts are sub-categorized as follows: Manufacture of natural or synthetic fibers Yarn […]

Thailand BOI – what can be included as part of investment capital per BOI promotion condition?

Thailand BOI has one of the conditions for the company to have the minimum level of investment capital required for all types of activities eligible for Thailand BOI promotion of one million baht. This amount excludes cost of land and working capital. Oftentimes, there is so much confusion regarding the calculation of the investment capital therefore, to […]

Eligible Applicants for Free Zone User

Free Zone is a designated area for industrial or commercial operation or any other operations involve in economic growth and development. It is considered to be outside Thailand and Thai Customs territory. Accordingly, when foreign merchandise is brought into a Free Zone, no taxes and duties is owed until the merchandise leaves the Zone and enters […]

Labour Welfare in Thailand

In Thailand, labour welfare is considered as a major concern where employers are required to provide the sufficiently comfortable, clean, and safe working conditions to all employees. To ensure that the employee is entitled to benefit from safe working conditions, the Minister of Labour issue Ministerial Regulations Concerning the Provision of Labour Welfare in Workplace […]

Copyright law in Thailand

As defined, a copyright is a form of protection for the creators of “original works of authorship” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other intellectual works, both published and unpublished. A copyright protects the form of expression rather than the subject matter of the work. Types of Work that can be Protected by Copyright in […]

Thailand BOI Promotion – Criteria for Shareholding by Foreign Investors

Thailand BOI has a measure o relax the limitation of foreign shareholding in manufacturing activities and to facilitate investors on their investment. The following criteria are used by the Board of Investment: 1.1   For a project in agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery, mineral exploration and mining and service business under Schedule One of the Foreign Business […]