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April 26, 2011

Kobkit Thienpreecha Speaks on Immigration and Foreign Business Issues

On April 27, 2011, Kobkit Thienpreecha, an attorney-at-law in the firm’s corporate services group, gave a presentation on “Immigration Act and Foreign Business Act” at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok. This talk was part of a day-long seminar, approved by the Department of Business Development, focusing on Thai Labor Laws & Regulations for Expatriate Employees. Kobkit’s presentation included an overview of Thai visas, entry and immigration issues, types of businesses and licenses under the Foreign Business Act, and practical problems encountered by expatriates doing business in the Kingdom. 

Kobkit has been a leading corporate lawyer for 10 years, specializing in foreign company start-up matters. He represents leading multinational corporations and private entrepreneurs in a wide variety of corporate and transactional matters.

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