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Thailand is developing a coordinated framework for data center regulation, covering electricity and water consumption, project location, building safety and environmental impacts. At its first meeting on 4 September 2026, the Data Center Policy Committee outlined a national approach to minimum standards and project assessment. The policy review has been accompanied by inspections and enforcement concerning diesel stored for emergency generators at urban data centers.

On 8 September 2026, the Cabinet approved in principle the draft Startup Business Promotion Act (“STARTUP ACT”), marking a further step towards a dedicated legal framework for startup businesses. Cabinet approval does not itself bring the proposed reforms into force. For companies and investors, the key questions are which businesses will qualify, how the new financing mechanisms will operate, and what conditions will apply throughout an investment.

Thailand’s proposed Game Industry Promotion Act is being revised after the Government found the earlier draft too focused on regulation. The bill may cover registration, ratings, player protection, industry funding and broader game-related businesses. The latest direction places greater emphasis on industry promotion, Thai intellectual property, and a wider definition of “game”, potentially including board games and trading cards, while key regulatory details remain unsettled

The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (“TCCT”) is accelerating the development and revision of competition guidelines for three key business sectors: 1. digital platforms; 2. modern wholesale and retail businesses, including credit-term practices; and 3. on-demand delivery services. Although the TCCT has already issued guidelines for certain sectors, its studies of market structures and business models, together with feedback collected from businesses in several provin

JGU is ranked No. 1 in India for Law by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026, reflecting its strong position in legal education and global academic engagement. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Swapnil Bhosale, Deputy General Manager, Office of Rankings, Benchmarking & Institutional Transformation, and Ms. Priyanka Sharma, Senior Manager, Office of Academic Governance. The discussion provided a valuable opportunity to exchange perspectives on

Lexpertise Law Firm recently organized a Knowledge Sharing Session for its 2026 Summer Interns, focusing on practical litigation, case management, and the transition from academic study to professional legal practice. The session aimed to provide future practitioners with a realistic understanding of the current legal landscape and the professional standards expected at the firm. During the session, our lawyers shared practical insights into the lifecycle of a litigation matt

Lexpertise Law Firm is proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Mr. Nandana Indananda, has been named Thailand Lawyer of the Year 2026 at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2026, held in Beijing on 2 July 2026. This is an outstanding achievement and a proud moment for our firm. The award recognizes Mr. Nandana’s exceptional work, leadership, and reputation in dispute resolution and complex litigation in Thailand. This recognition is especially meaningful given t

Lexpertise Law Firm is pleased to share that, following our recent rankings in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2026, the firm has been shortlisted for multiple honours at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2026: • Thailand Firm of the Year • Boutique Firm of the Year • Breakthrough Firm of the Year We are also proud to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. Nandana Indananda, has been shortlisted in the following individual categories: •