Dear Clients and Colleagues,
This newsletter is to keep you informed of the recent legislation developments in Thailand.
Proposed Amendment to the Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Act of Thailand. The Cabinet accepted a bill proposed by the Ministry of Commerce to amend the Anti-Dumping an Countervailing Act B.E. 2542 of Thailand in its principle. Circumvention of anti-dumping and countervailing duties has harmed the domestic industries for a long period of time as it is not actionable under the current ADC Act. The Draft Act will fill the gap in the current ADC Act and make the circumvention activities actionable. Read More.
New Law On Recruitment of Foreigners to Work in Thailand. On 15th of August 2016, the Government of Thailand published in the Government Gazette the Royal Decree on Recruitment of Foreigners B.E. 2559 (A.D. 2016). Its main objectives are to act prevent and suppress human trafficking, forced labor, exploitation of foreign labors and to protect the interests of foreign labors in Thailand up to international standards. The Royal Decree applies to (1) licensed companies that recruit foreigners to work with an employer in Thailand and (2) employers that recruit foreigners to work with themselves in Thailand Read More.
Minimum Wage Rates for Skilled Workers in Thailand. On the 10th of August 2016, the Notification on Wage Rates for Skilled Workers According to Skills Standards (No. 5) of the National Wage Committee was published in the Government Gazette. The Notification has increased the new minimum wage rates for skilled workers between THB340 per day and THB550 per day, depending on their levels of skills and experience, for skilled workers in 20 professional branches of 5 industries. Read More.
National Legislative Assembly of Thailand Approves Establishment of Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. The National Legislation Assembly of Thailand approved a bill establishing a new Ministry of Digital Economy and Society on 3rd June 2016. This new Ministry will replace the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology. It will have a new administrative scope and conceptual framework for implementing, developing and promoting Thailand's digital economy and society. Read More.
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Vincent Birot, Counsel, vincent.birot@lawplusltd.com
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Khin Htwe Myint, Advocate, khinhtwemyint@lawplultd.com
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