Four Announcements about Thailand’s PDPA in the Royal Gazette
On 21 June 2022, just a few weeks after Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”) came into full force, the Data Protection Committee published four announcements in the Royal Gazette about the PDPA. These announcements provide more detail about the PDPA and are intended to provide holders of personal data with more information about their duties and responsibilities under the...
Update on Thailand’s Long Term Resident Visa
On 2 June 20022, the Ministry of Interior – the ministry responsible for the implementation of immigration laws – published an announcement concerning regulations for long term resident visas (“LTR”) in the Royal Gazette (the “Announcement”). In summary, those regulations provide:
The following types of foreigners (non-Thais) are eligible for an LTR visa:
(a) Wealthy persons (see...
Deena Goodman
Deena Goodman is a U.S. and Thai dual national. She is entering her final year of law school at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California, and received her Bachelor’s Degree, in International Politics, from the University of Melbourne in Australia.
Nuttaporn Chumkaew
Nuttaporn is a corporate attorney. He represents both Thai and international clients in corporate matters including factory, labor protection and consumer protection. Nuttaporn is also licensed to represent clients in Thai Court of Justice. Nuttaporn received his LL.B. at Assumption University. He is also a Notarial Services Attorney.
Pattama Jarupunphol
Pattama has been working for, and held a leadership position as Of Counsel at, DLA Piper, one of the largest international law firms in the world. Her breadth of experience is remarkable, ranging from corporate and commercial laws, acquisition and foreign direct investment to intellectual property, e-commerce, employment, personal data, and various regulatory/permit matters. She is a qualified...
Nat Uawithya
Nat is an experienced Thai lawyer who has worked with well-known international law firms and advisory firms, including Blumenthal Richter and Sumet, DLA Piper and KPMG. Nat advises both Thai and international clients in various matters including business transfer, legal entity establishment, restructuring of entities, obtaining foreign business licenses and certificates, real estate,...
Douglas Mancill
Douglas is a dual national (Thai and American) and has worked in Thailand for over 20 years. He previously worked as a lawyer in California for 13 years. This unique background helps Douglas in assisting foreign clients navigate Thailand’s sometimes opaque legal terrain on both transactional matters and in disputes.