Australian Ambassador letter to President of AustCham Thailand
Previous Next Australian Ambassador H.E. Allan McKinnon met with Prime Minister H.E. Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House on Thursday 7th May 2020 to discuss a range of issues, including both countries’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the economic situation on Australian businesses in Thailand. Prime Minister Prayut and Ambassador McKinnon welcomed […]
Notification from the Department of Trade Negotiations
Headline summary as of 12th May 2020
News Today, Thailand reports 2 newly confirmed cases, making a total number at 3,017. Out of the total cases, 2798 are discharged from hospital, 163 are being hospitalized. The death toll is still at 56. Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags, but with COVID-related restrictions, Bangkok’s plastic waste has soared […]
Headline summary as of 11th May 2020
News Today, Thailand reported 6 new cases, a total number of 3,015 cases. Out of the total number, 2,796 have discharged from hospital, 163 are being hospitalized. The death toll is at 56. National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general shared his thoughts with Bangkok Post on the post-COVID-19 scenario.—Bangkok Post Nida poll released the result of […]
Post COVID-19: The New Normal of Thai Retail Market
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries are eagerly waiting to resume their businesses with adjusted target plans in Q3 and Q4 of 2020. Particularly for the Thai retail market and brands, CBRE, a leading international property consultant, expects significant shifts in three main aspects: landlords or developers, retailers or brands and […]
E-ARBITRATION RULES AND NEW E-FILING SYSTEM OF COURTS IN THAILAND IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Thailand issued and implemented a number of medical, social and legislative measures to contain the infection cases and the death toll starting in January 2020. On 25th March 2020, the Thai Government declared the state of emergency to lockdown the country effective from 26th March 2020 to 30th April […]
NEW E-MEETING LAW AND OTHER MEASURES FOR MORE BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES AND INVESTORS IN THAILAND TO EASE COVID-19 AFFECTS
1. Overview In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand has imposed lockdown and social distancing measures nationwide. Staying home and working from home have been encouraged and supported by the Government and governors of provinces. In terms of legislative measures, the Thai Government has passed and implemented several laws and regulations to impose preventive sanctions […]
Headline summary as of 8th May 2020
News Updates related to COVID-19: Today, Thailand reports eight newly confirmed cases, the total case is at 3,000. Out of the total number, 2,784 cases are discharged from hospital. The government plans the next round of easing disease control measures and reopening of big premises on May 17 while maintaining restrictions on returnees and efforts […]
Tax update: COVID – 19 – Tax concessions
“In an environment where diverse solutions are required, Fulcrum provides clients with a fresh approach to professional services” In response to the Covid 19 crisis the Revenue Department have announced a number of concessions to the individual and corporate tax regulations. This memo seeks to highlight the announcements as at 30 March 2020, however, we […]
We have seen this before……..1997, 2008 and now 2020 painful memories indeed….. Are there any lessons from the past?
Here are a few thoughts on how we may come out of this crisis…………………………………… “Don’t pay and don’t run away” is a famous saying from a victim of the 1997 crash in Thailand. He didn’t run away and eventually settled with his bankers and creditors (including using over USD 100 million raised in a […]
