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Thailand Introduces Regulatory Framework For Domestic Crypto ETFs
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a regulatory framework permitting the establishment and management of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (crypto ETFs) in Thailand. Effective October 16, 2026, the framework establishes requirements for spot-trade crypto ETFs, listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), delegated digital asset investment management, and digital asset custody arrangements, while restricting margin loan trading and limiting retail access to foreign crypto ETFs.
Thailand Finance
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FBA Noncompliance In Thailand: A Deportation Risk For Foreign Nationals
Thailand has introduced a new regulatory framework that may expose foreign nationals who violate the Foreign Business Act to deportation. The regulation establishes an administrative process for referring foreign nationals for deportation where unlawful business conduct is deemed necessary to address in the interests of public order, including the use of nominee arrangements and operating without proper licensing.
Thailand Government
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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Thailand Proposes Significant Amendments To The Personal Data Protection Act
Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act faces significant amendments that could reshape how government agencies and private organizations handle personal data. The proposed changes introduce new exemptions for anticorruption operations, clarify which entities qualify as government agencies, and fundamentally restructure the legal framework for data processing to align with international standards like the GDPR. These modifications would shift consent from a default requirement to one of seven equal lawful b
Thailand Privacy
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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Bank Of Thailand Proposes New Digital Channel Security Standards
Thailand's central bank has proposed sweeping changes to digital banking security rules that would phase out SMS-based authentication and mandate biometric verification for large transactions. The draft notification extends security requirements beyond mobile banking to internet channels and nonbank providers, responding to evolving fraud tactics targeting gaps in the current regulatory framework.
Thailand Finance
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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Thailand Moves To Reform Old-Age Pension Calculations
Thailand's cabinet has approved a draft ministerial regulation that would fundamentally transform how old-age pension and gratuity benefits are calculated under the Social Security Fund. The reform introduces a career average revalued earnings model to replace the current 60-month average salary calculation, affecting both current recipients and future beneficiaries. The regulation includes transitional protections and expanded gratuity entitlements, with implementation expected within eight to ten months f
Thailand Employment
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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Thailand Releases New Draft PDPA Guidance On Lawful Bases And Marketing
Thailand's data protection regulator has published draft guidance on lawful bases for processing personal data and marketing practices under the PDPA. The guidance introduces a five-step process for selecting lawful bases, emphasizes separating marketing consent from core services, and addresses AI-driven marketing transparency. Organizations processing personal data in Thailand face new expectations around accountability, consent management, and documentation of compliance efforts.
Thailand Privacy
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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Thailand Introduces New Licensing And Public Service Facilitation Framework
Thailand has enacted a comprehensive new law that fundamentally transforms how businesses interact with government agencies for licensing and public services. The Facilitation of Licensing and Public Services Consideration Act B.E. 2569 (2026) introduces groundbreaking reforms including a "super license" system, mandatory e-filing, deemed approval mechanisms, and strict timeline enforcement that promise to streamline regulatory compliance and reduce administrative burdens across all sectors.
Thailand Government
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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