The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), in collaboration with local insurance associations, is establishing a regulatory framework to conduct insurance business via electronic means, known as e-Insurance. This is part of the Thai Government’s promotion of the digital economy and commerce.The framework is intended to promote e-Insurance with sufficient controls to secure and protect consumers when acquiring personal insurance through electronic transactions via websites, mobile applications, etc.Highlights of the framework include:

The Myanmar chapter of Doing Business, a guide published by Practical Law Company in association with Lex Mundi, presents a comprehensive Q&A-style overview of doing business in Myanmar.

Doing Business, a Q&A-style guide published by Practical Law Company in association with Lex Mundi, presents an overview of key recent developments affecting doing business in 41 jurisdictions worldwide. The Thailand chapter, written by attorneys at Tilleke & Gibbins, provides an overview of the country’s legal system and the key laws applicable to foreign companies doing business in the Kingdom. In particular, the chapter examines the following main subjects:

The Guide to Doing Business in Thailand, published by Tilleke & Gibbins in association with Lex Mundi, provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and business environment for investors entering the Thai market. In particular, it covers topics such as the current political climate, investment incentives, financial facilities, exchange controls, import and export regulations, establishing and operating a business, labor and employment, tax, and immigration requirements. The guide provides an invaluable primer for investors new to Thailand.