In the wake of 2010’s political unrest and with upcoming national elections on the horizon, the climate for business and foreign direct investment in Thailand remains uncertain. The Report: Thailand 2011, published by the Oxford Business Group in cooperation with Thailand’s Board of Investment, states that political stability following the election will be a key factor in fostering a favorable investment environment in the months ahead.

The BigChilli, a Bangkok-based lifestyle magazine, recently interviewed David Lyman, Chairman & Chief Values Officer of Tilleke & Gibbins. The interview highlighted the background of the firm and some of the memorable moments that he and his family have experienced while leading Thailand’s largest independent law firm.

An upcoming forum will provide important accounting and tax updates for Singaporean and Malaysian businesses with investment interests in Thailand. The forum, hosted by Raffles Convention International, will be held separately at the Peninsula Hotel in Singapore on June 7 and at the Parkroyal Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on June 8, 2011.Sriwan Puapondh, Partner in the Tilleke & Gibbins Tax team, will be speaking at the forum in both locations. Her presentations will cover the following key topics:

In this interview with Business Report Thailand, Tilleke & Gibbins partner Cynthia M. Pornavalai discusses the possibility of government reform to boost investment. Cynthia examines how recent regulatory issues have affected the business environment and what could be done to improve the operating environment for Thai and international businesses in the country.