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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.

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

Thailand’s Trade Competition Commission has issued a significant new notification establishing guidelines for determining unfair trade practices, monopolisation, and conduct that may reduce or restrict competition in multi-sided platforms, marking a key regulatory development for the digital economy. The notification, published in the Government Gazette on 24 March 2026, provides a structured framework for assessing whether the conduct of digital platforms, particularly e-com

Lexpertise Law Firm was honored to once again serve as the official legal consultant for the Content Project Market 2025 on September 11-12, 2025, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (CEA). Now in its second edition, this two-day marketplace and pitching platform has become a key event for connecting Thai creators with both local and international investors, drawing more than 400 participants from across the creative industries — including filmmakers, series creators, an

Thailand’s Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has issued a new regulation titled: “ Announcement Re: Other Requirements for Digital Platform Service Business Operators for Public Hire Car or Motorcycle Services with Specific Characteristics under Section 18 (3) of the Royal Decree on the Operation of Digital Platform Services Subject to Notification B.E. 2565 (2022), B.E. 2568 (2025). ” The announcement was published in the Royal Gazette on July 4, 2025, and wi

Lexpertise Law Firm had the honor of serving as the legal consultant for the Content Project Market, the highlight of the Creative Economy Agency’s Content Lab 2024 on October 24-25, 2024. This influential event brought together top Thai creators, including filmmakers, series creators, scriptwriters, and animators, with Thai and international investors, including major streaming platforms, all sharing a vision to elevate Thai projects to the global stage. Our team provided st

Nandana Indananda ​The Royal Decree on Digital Platform requires digital platform service providers to comply with various legal responsibilities, depending on their nature and type of service. Service providers should verify if they fall under the definition of "digital platform" and prepare to comply with the law. Complying with the law is essential for entrepreneurs to avoid criminal or administrative liability. T he Royal Decree on Digital Platform sets out many responsi