Navigating Thailand’s Regulatory Landscape
ORCA curates and explains the latest updates from the Board of Investment (BOI), Revenue Department, Technology and Innovation, and other key Thai regulators. We provide foreign investors and Thai-international companies with the clarity needed to navigate local compliance, ensuring your operations remain seamless and secure in an evolving landscape.
Thailand Business Insights
Thailand BOI Approves Investments Worth 7 Billion Baht in Auto Parts and Healthcare; Also Approves "Thailand FastPass" Mechanism to Expedite Key Projects
17 OCT 2025
Source: BOI
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) today approved investment privileges for projects worth a combined 7 billion baht (ca. US$215 million) in value, including a car parts project by a leading Japanese company, and a specialized healthcare center by a large local hospital operator. Read more........
23 november 2020
Source: Revenue Department
Income Tax Guide for Foreign Company
In Thailand, there are many kinds of business identities. The type of business you chose will affect your tax rates and tax benefits.
In general, the most common types of business are:
Thai company
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A company registered under Thai law.
Foreign company
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A company carrying on business in Thailand but registered under foreign law.
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A company not carrying on business in Thailand but deriving income from Thailand.
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10 April 2026
Source: DE/ICT
Thailand Country Commercial Guide
Thailand’s rapidly expanding digital economy, projected to grow by 7.3 percent and reach approximately $140.3 billion in 2025—well above the national GDP growth of 2.8 percent—is positioning the country as a key digital hub in the ASEAN region and creating strong opportunities for U.S. companies. Government initiatives such as the Government Cloud Project are driving demand for cloud services, data centers, and AI technologies, encouraging collaboration with foreign tech providers. This flow in digital development has attracted fierce competition, with both local and international players like Huawei, ZTE, Intel, Ericsson, Cisco, Samsung, and HPE actively pursuing market share. Read more.....
Investment Incentives
Deep analysis of BOI's latest targeted industry promotions and special economic zone advantages.
Work Permits & Visas
Clarifying the latest LTR visa requirements and BOI Single Window permit procedures for executives.
Resources & Analysis
Tax Changes
Expert commentary on Revenue Department updates, global minimum tax, and digital service tax trends.
Digital Regulations
Updates on PDPA compliance, DEPA initiatives, and Thailand's evolving electronic transaction laws.