Thailand: Amending the Criminal Liability for Representatives of Juristic Persons
The purpose of the Act is to remove legal presumption on criminal liability for directors, managers, and persons responsible for the operation of a juristic person as specified in 76 pieces of legislation.
Amendments to the Thai Labour Protection Act Regarding Child Labour Violations
The key changes concern increased penalties for employers who fail to comply with requirements regarding employment and treatment of minors.
China Climbs Four Places in Transparency International’s 2016 Corruption Perception Index
Transparency International has launched its latest 2016 Corruption Perception Index. China’s ranking continues to improve, moving up by four places from last year’s rank of 83 to a rank this year of 79. Find out more about the other highlights.
Baker McKenzie launches Global Anti-Corruption Risk Map
Baker McKenzie has created a one of its kind Anti-Corruption Risk-Map. The risk maps provide information on primary anti-corruption legislation and enforcement agencies, offences, defences and penalties in 55 countries.
New Trade Competition Act Approved by the Thai Cabinet
After years of debate and various drafts proposed by interested parties, the Thai Cabinet has finally approved the draft Trade Competition bill.
The new global anti-bribery standard – how will your company measure up?
After several years of development, involving input from over 50 countries, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has finally published ISO 37001: Anti-Bribery Management Systems Standard - a new international standard designed to assist organisations worldwide in implementing and maintaining effective anti-bribery systems.
Electronic Know-Your-Customer (e-KYC): Anti-money Laundering in Thailand in the Digital Era
The Bank of Thailand has introduced a new regulation to facilitate the Know-Your-Customer process by using an electronic means for account opening for deposit acceptance or fund acceptance from public.
Thai SEC Imposes Immediate Ban on Fined Unfair Trading Directors and Executives
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission issued a notification which will cover an immediate ban for directors and executives who are fined by the Criminal Fining Committee based upon inter alia unfair trading offences such as insider trading.
2016 Global Overview of Anti-Bribery Laws Handbook released
Baker & McKenzie released the 2016 edition of its Global Overview of Anti-Bribery Handbook. You can read the Handbook for free on Global Compliance News.
Thailand 4.0 and the Latest Draft Amendment to the Computer Crime Act
Thailand's Computer Crime Act B.E. 2550 (2007) addresses computer related issues such as the illegal access to and interference with computer systems and data, the illegal disclosure of security measures, and the illegal interception of computer data.