Government-use compulsory licensing has almost always stirred up controversies and debates with regard to its appropriateness, actual benefits, and detriments. Patent owners and advocates of IP protection remain firm on the position that while a country has the right to override patents by issuing compulsory licenses (CLs) in certain limited circumstances, this should be viewed as a last resort, not a preferred method of tackling public health issues.

Thai law allows foreigners—both foreign natural and juristic persons—who meet certain criteria to purchase and own condominium units in Thailand. This eligibility is, however, subject to the overarching directives of the Condominium Act, which stipulates two unwavering legal requirements:

In Vietnam, franchising is an imprecise practice—although a system of registration and a set of regulations do exist, the framework lacks depth, which causes uncertainty for those wishing to operate a franchise in the country.

International Franchising, Second Edition (Release 3, 2014) has been published through Juris Publishing and edited by the Center for International Legal Studies. The guide provides expert analysis of franchising law and practice in 34 countries worldwide.The Thailand chapter of the guide, written by Sriwan Puapondh and Alan Adcock of Tilleke & Gibbins, delves into the following main topics:

In the latest step towards the integration of Asean capital markets, Thailand-based fund managers can now offer retail funds directly to investors in Malaysia and Singapore —and vice versa — through a streamlined process. This change follows the launch on Aug 25 of the Asean Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) Framework by Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission, Malaysia’s Securities Commission and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Indonesia’s House of Representatives passed the latest draft of the country’s Copyright Bill on September 16, 2014, and it will soon come into law. These latest revisions mark the third set of amendments made in the history of Indonesia’s copyright law.The new copyright law seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Indonesia’s copyright system, including its enforcement mechanisms, while ensuring compliance with the country’s ratified international conventions.

Providing a detailed overview of employment law in 35 jurisdictions around the world, International Employment Law, Second Edition (Release 3, 2014) has been published by the Center for International Legal Studies, an Austrian-based nonprofit research, training, and law publication institute.

International Employment Law, Second Edition (Release 3, 2014) provides an overview of employment law in 35 countries worldwide. The Thailand chapter of the guide, written by Chinachart Vatanasuchart, partner in Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate and commercial group, examines the following issues within the context of the Civil and Commercial Code, the Labor Protection Act, and other legislation: