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Thailand’s government is on the process of launching a groundbreaking multiple-entry Medical Treatment visa (“non-MT visa“) with a generous one-year validity period, aiming to solidify its position as a premier international medical hub. The Subcommittee on Developing Thailand into a Medical Service Hub, authorized by the Ministry of Public Health, recently convened to craft the framework for this visionary visa program. In pivotal sessions held on November 30, 2021, and November 15, 2022, the Cabinet endorsed resolutions for the “1-Year Medical Treatment Visa,” signaling a bold leap towards implementing the non-MT visa...

After the fundamental changes to the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand (the “CCC”) under the Civil and Commercial Code Amendment No. 23 B.E. 2565 (2022) (the “Amendment”), which becomes effective on February 7, 2023, in order tomodernize corporate formalities for the private limited companies in Thailand, the Cabinet recently approved two drafted ministerial regulations to provide clarity and further elaborate on the Amendment...

On May 7, 2024, our partner and Head of Japan Practice, Emi Rowse (Igusa), showcased her expertise during a panel discussion at ICCA 2024 Hong Kong. As a prestigious global organization, the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) is renowned for its role in advancing arbitration, conciliation, and international dispute resolution. ICCA’s conferences, publications, and efforts toward harmonizing arbitration law make it a landmark event for legal practitioners. Emi shared with the audience her insights on practical guidance on working in and through an adversarial environment using counselling concepts and methods...

On April 24-27, 2024, Emi Rowse had the honor of joining a distinguished panel of experts from various jurisdictions to share invaluable insights on the pressing topic: “Minority Report: Corporate Governance, Directors, and the State of Shareholder Navigation Playbook” during the IPBA Annual Meeting and Conference in Tokyo. The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) is an international association of business and commercial lawyers who live in, or otherwise have a strong interest in, the Asia-Pacific Region. In addition to Emi’s speaking engagement, Mayuree Sapsutthiporn also participated as an attendee at the annual meeting...