Americans Looking to Live in Thailand Should Look at Amity Companies?

Foreigners who wish to do business in Thailand must comply with the Foreign Business Act whereas Americans are able to utilize the Amity Treaty allowing them to own their businesses 100%.

Thailand Should Be Cautious with "Omnibus" Legislation?

Omnibus Legislation is oftentimes used to band together Bills that would not be passed individually for which Thailand has no need at the moment and would do better stick to the traditional method of passing Acts individually.

"Common Use Self-Service" Kiosks at Thai Immigration?

Although digitization and biometrics may not always be a good thing, the installation of self-service check-in counters at airport checkpoints in Thailand do make the process quicker and more streamlined.

How Are Most Thai Work Permit Violations Discovered?

Working in Thailand without work authorization is illegal and although random raids are conducted, oftentimes, tip offs from other persons could also lead to being arrested.

Thai Police Conduct Inspections for Work Permit Violations and Land Issues?

Thai Law Enforcement conducts inspections of foreign owned establishments on a regular basis, and in cases where no illegality is found, authorities will move on, indicating that inspections are for legal reasons.

So Now Cash Itself Is "a Primary Vector for Financial Crime" in Thailand?

The Bank of Thailand has stated that it intends to crackdown on high value cash transactions by requesting that customers used digital payments which will leave no privacy for the customers

A "Super License" for Doing Business in Thailand?

The Thai Government is considering a "Super License" System which would streamline public services by making everything digital which may not be good for the economy of Thailand.

Customers Must "Justify Cash Withdrawals" from Thai Bank Accounts?

Banking in Thailand has become more difficult, especially as the Bank of Thailand is now cracking down on high-value transactions apparently to tackle money laundering and suspicious money flows.

Thai "Investigators from the Immigration Bureau" Arrest 10 Illegal Teachers?

Thai Immigration continues to crackdown on foreigners working illegally in Thailand and also on illegally set up businesses such as a recent case regarding an illegal school which also employed illegal staff.

"AI Facial Recognition" Used to Catch Overstaying Foreigner in Thailand?

Although Thai Immigration now has the capability of using digital AI surveillance technology to pick up overstayers, this technology should be be treated as only a tool, as it also has negative consequences.

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