Thailand’s Public Procurement Act B.E. 2560 (2017) was published in the Government Gazette on February 24, 2017, and entered into force on August 23, 2017. The objective of the new law is to standardize governmental procurement and supplies management by establishing standard criteria for all government agencies to follow.This act introduces major changes to the government’s procurement process, principles of operator selection, registration of operators, annual procurement planning by government agencies, and the role of the civil society sector and operators in anti-corruption.

On March 15, Jay Cohen, partner and director of Tilleke & Gibbins’ Cambodia office, and Dino Santaniello, head of the firm’s Laos office, will be speaking at a special event under the theme of “Business Opportunities for American Products and Services in Cambodia and Laos,” organized by the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Thailand and the U.S. Commercial Service Bangkok.

Corporate internal fraud represents a serious risk to companies seeking to do business worldwide, with potential impacts and liabilities surrounding not only the losses created by fraudulent acts, but also the ensuing investigations and legal actions. To offer businesses insights into how to effectively tackle internal fraud, Tilleke & Gibbins will present on the topic of “Corporate Internal Fraud” at the Asian Legal Business Thailand In-House Legal Summit 2018 in Bangkok.

Tilleke & Gibbins is delighted to announce the addition of Jay Cohen as partner and director of the firm’s Cambodia operations as of February 1, 2018. A 14-year veteran of Asian investment markets with a decade in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Singapore, Jay brings a wealth of experience in inbound and outbound investments to the firm.