Siam Legal’s Podcast

Thailand has approved joining the OECD's international tax data-sharing framework, and for foreign businesses operating here, the implications go beyond a headline. This episode covers what the global 15% minimum corporate tax rate actually means in practice, how Thailand's new top-up tax works, and what it means that the Revenue Department will begin sharing financial data on multinationals with other countries from 2027. If your business operates across multiple jurisdictions or relies on structures built around older tax incentives, this is worth paying attention to now rather than later.

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Hundreds of arrests in a single Phuket operation. Tens of thousands of businesses placed on an inspection list. A Thai Cabinet designation making illegal foreign business operations a national priority. This episode lays out exactly what has changed in Thailand's enforcement landscape since 2024, why nominee structures that were once treated as a manageable risk now carry criminal exposure, and what authorities are actually doing to find them. It also covers the business reasons foreign-owned companies fail even when they're set up correctly, from oversaturated markets to seasonality that wipes out cash reserves before the next high season. The legitimate pathways exist. This episode is about understanding what's actually required to use them.

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫

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Thailand's airports have shifted to a "zero trust" screening model, which means airline crew and airport staff now go through the same checks as passengers. This episode breaks down what triggered the change, what it looks like in practice, and what frequent travelers and expats should expect, including secondary screenings at the gate after already clearing main security, longer processing times on certain routes, and less discretion across the board. The practical advice is simple: arrive earlier than you think you need to.

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

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Thailand's regulators are actively cross-checking business registrations against tax records, land ownership data, and other agencies to identify nominee arrangements, and the number of flagged companies has already dropped sharply. Chiara from Siam Legal breaks down what's changed, which sectors are seeing the most scrutiny, and why structures with foreign shareholdings just under the legal threshold are now drawing attention. If you have any foreign involvement in a Thai company, this is the moment to review how it's set up.

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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Bangkok has hundreds of thousands of resale condos sitting on the market, with the average unit taking over two years to sell. This episode unpacks what that actually means for expat buyers, including why a long listing time doesn't automatically signal a bargain, why online prices often don't reflect what properties are actually selling for, and the legal checks that matter before signing anything. A useful reality check for anyone browsing Bangkok property listings for the first time.

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A tuk tuk fare dispute that turned physical ended with an assault charge and an immediate visa revocation. This episode breaks down why that outcome is more common than tourists expect, how Thai immigration authorities can cancel your right to stay independently of any criminal case, and why incidents caught on camera tend to accelerate the entire process. The bigger takeaway is that no disagreement over a small amount of money is worth what can follow.

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝘈𝘴𝘬 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘐𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦

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Fifteen foreign workers found during routine checks at two Bangkok pubs. Some were in jobs reserved for Thai nationals, others were working outside their permit scope. This episode uses that case as a starting point to explain what actually counts as illegal work in Thailand, why a valid visa is not the same as permission to work, and why even informal roles like promoting events or helping at a venue can cross the line. Worth knowing before taking on any role, paid or unpaid.

Learn more about Thailand Work Permit

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A million subscribers isn't just a number. It's a million people who needed answers to real questions about building a life in Thailand and trusted us to help them find it. We don't take that lightly, and we never will. Thank you for being part of this.

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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Most people assume transiting through Thailand is straightforward. The part that catches travelers off guard is the domestic connection. Pear from Siam Legal explains the difference between airside transit and what happens when your itinerary includes a Bangkok to Phuket leg, why that single domestic flight means clearing immigration, and what entry requirements you need to meet before your airline will even let you board at your departure airport. She also covers what to check about your baggage and connection time before you travel.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐓𝐃𝐀𝐂 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝)

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Getting sick while your Thai visa is running out is stressful enough without having to figure out immigration on top of it. This episode covers exactly what to do: how medical visa extensions work under Thai law, what the hospital certificate needs to say to actually get approved, and the option most people don't know about where a family member or hospital staff can handle the process if you're too ill to go yourself. Siam Legal also walks through extension options for family members who are staying in Thailand as caregivers, and what happens when treatment stretches beyond the initial 30-day increments.

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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