On the heels of its 2006 entry into the WTO, Vietnam’s economy continues to show high growth and is generally considered the second fastest growing economy in Asia behind China. This article provides a brief overview on a number of important considerations for those considering investing or trading in Vietnam.

A widespread misunderstanding exists regarding the protection of copyrighted work, even among legal practitioners. Questions as to the extent of protection, what comprises an infringing act, and scope of “fair use” do not have definitive answers. This article examines the aspect of fair use in respect of the reproduction of copyrighted work under the Thai Copyright Act 1994 through a precedent case.

Presented in a Q&A format, this document provides an introductory overview of transportation law in Thailand. Questions address issues of aviation, inland transportation, insurance, maritime law, and multimodal transportation.

A new government has introduced changes that may have implications for foreign investors. This article assesses the situation.

If you are a corporate director or officer or are thinking of accepting such a post in Thailand, you would be well advised to know that with the benefits of the position come responsibilities as well as potential liabilities. This is particularly true in Thailand, since directors and officers can be held both civilly and criminally liable to persons injured by their actions or their failure to act. In fact, a director’s duty of care is extended beyond the company shareholders to third parties and to the government.

This article sets forth three truths as they relate to international arbitration: (1) most clients don’t like litigators; (2) commercial clients like certainty and as much control as possible; (3) clients want to maximize their profits and, therefore, be cost-effective.

Thailand has enacted legislation to confront the emerging challenges of the internet and e-commerce. This article summarizes the present state of Thai copyright, cyber-squatting, and criminal law to illustrate the point.

Recently, Thai inventors have become increasingly interested in filing new patent applications both in Thailand and overseas. These inventors face an important question: What is the easiest, most cost-effective way for them to protect their inventions around the world? The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) may be the answer. This article describes the expected benefits of Thailand’s anticipated accession to the PCT.