Helped a global pharmaceutical client close a large commercial deal in Thailand and obtain an Alien Business License in a short period of time in order for the client to commence business operations per the client’s schedule.
Waewpen Piemwichai
Attorney-at-Law
Waewpen Piemwichai provides business operators with essential assistance on general corporate matters and commercial transactions. She specializes in corporate services, including Alien Business Licenses, company books and records, notices of annual general meetings, board of directors meetings, translation of documents, and visas and work permits. She also assists with the sale and purchase of real and personal property, including due diligence and translation and filing of relevant contracts and transfer agreements.
Waewpen helps clients comply with the specific requirements of relevant governmental authorities and do business in Thailand in an efficient and timely manner. She is a member of Thai Bar Association.
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Secured an Alien Business License for the world’s leading online booking website, which was a first and landmark achievement in this industry. Despite the fact that the governing authorities normally reserve all tourism operations for Thai nationals, we succeeded in convincing these decision makers of the great value that this business would add to Thailand and its economy. We coordinated and secured the approval of each authority and, ultimately, obtained the Alien Business License for our client.
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Facilitated client growth and increased capital for business operations by converting the client’s business from a private to a public company and listing its securities on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) stock exchange.
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Advised a major telecommunications investor, who wished to bid for a license to operate a mobile phone service via the 3G system, on Thailand’s laws and regulations governing the telecommunications industry, bidding requirements, and restrictions applicable to foreign operators.
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Assisted a subsidiary of a Korean manufacturing conglomerate in establishing a branch office in Thailand to operate a service business for a project of an international energy company.
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Represented an international steel producer in combating unfairly priced imports from certain other countries. We assisted in petitioning for an investigation, so as to ultimately assess antidumping duties. If approved, the measures will result in increased profitability.
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Helped a U.S. enterprise that successfully bid for a large IT project to commence and continue operations in Thailand, including securing long-term visas and work permits for a number of IT specialists of various nationalities and providing general legal counsel.
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| November 25, 2011 |
Alien Working Act Strictly Mandates Work Permits for Foreigners in Thailand Penrurk Phetmani, Waewpen Piemwichai The Alien Working Act strictly states the need for foreigners to obtain a work permit for all types of work they do in Thailand—even for short meetings or volunteer work. The November 2011 issue of... |
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| January 4, 2012 |
Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2012 This guide provides a detailed overview of doing business in Thailand. Topics covered in the guide include investment, import and export regulations, exchange controls, tax, requirements for... |
| December 14, 2011 |
Thailand Legal Basics, a valuable primer for foreign investors, begins with an overview of Thailand’s legal system, including its history and the events and professionals that are shaping the legal... |
| September 9, 2011 |
Foreigners Beware: Penalties for Working Without a Permit May Be Dire Penrurk Phetmani, Waewpen Piemwichai An increasing number of foreigners are finding investment in Thailand attractive, creating a positive impact on the Thai economy. Undoubtedly, one of the effects of increased foreign direct... |
| May 11, 2011 |
The Report: Thailand 2011 – Legal Framework The Report: Thailand 2011, published by Oxford Business Group, provides an in-depth analysis of various sectors of the Thai economy. In the legal section of the publication, Tilleke & Gibbins... |
