After receiving BOI Thailand approval, you must: formally accept your promotion certificate, implement your project on the approved timeline, submit quarterly progress reports within 60 days of each quarter end (new requirement from March 30, 2026 under BOI Announcement No. 8/2569), comply with machinery import rules, submit certified payroll documents (PND 1 or PND 1 […]

IEAT Thailand: The Complete Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs (2026) If you’re looking at manufacturing, industrial operations, or export-focused businesses in Thailand, IEAT Thailand (The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand) offers something almost nothing else in the country does: 100% foreign ownership, the right to own land, and a customs environment where imported materials are treated […]

If you’re a foreign entrepreneur looking to operate in Thailand, one of the first decisions you’ll face is a structural one: do you register a company here, or do you use an EOR Thailand service to employ people and get started without the legal entity? It’s a more nuanced question than most people realise, and […]

Foreign Business License Thailand: 8 Business Types That No Longer Need One If you’re a foreigner looking to start a business in Thailand, one of the first things you’ll encounter is the Foreign Business License Thailand, a government-issued permit that determines whether you can legally operate here as a foreign-majority company. In May 2026, Thailand’s […]

If you’re looking at setting up a BOI company in Thailand, you’re already thinking about one of the most effective structures available to foreign business owners. A BOI-promoted company gives you 100% foreign ownership, significant tax benefits, and a direct line to government support, things you simply can’t get through a standard company registration. This […]

Wise Thailand 2026: What the New Rules Mean for Foreign Business Owners Wise Thailand 2026: What the New Rules Mean for Foreign Business Owners Wise Thailand 2026: What the New Rules Mean for Foreign Business Owners If you use Wise to receive payments, move money between currencies, or remit funds overseas from Thailand, something significant […]

Thailand nominee shareholder rules 2026 have changed more significantly than most foreign entrepreneurs realise. Since January 1, 2026, the Department of Business Development has introduced a new framework that makes nominee structures, where Thai nationals hold shares on paper without genuine capital investment, significantly harder to execute and far riskier to maintain. The rules have […]

Thailand is one of the most attractive markets in Southeast Asia to set up Airbnb in Thailand. Millions of tourists, a strong baht return on well-located properties, and platforms that make the logistics straightforward. But the legal picture is more complicated than most foreign hosts realise, and the most common mistake is assuming that because […]

If you’re planning to set up a company in Thailand in 2026, the landscape looks different from even two years ago, and knowing what’s changed can save you significant time, money, and frustration. Thailand remains one of the most compelling places in Southeast Asia to build a business: competitive costs, a central ASEAN location, and […]