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The article highlights key legal pitfalls when global joint venture templates are applied in Thailand without proper localization. It explains that standard provisions such as reserved matters, dilution mechanisms, and debt to equity conversions may not operate as intended under Thai corporate law, which is governed by the Civil and Commercial Code and formal corporate procedures.
JTJB LEGAL INSIGHT – PRIVATE SCHOOL BUSINESS IN THAILAND
Thailand is one of Southeast Asia's most attractive markets for educational investment, but foreign investors face significant legal restrictions under the Private School Act B.E. 2550, including Thai majority shareholding requirements and the need for a Thai school director. To protect their commercial interests while staying compliant, foreign investors typically structure their investment through a joint venture, IP licensing arrangements, and governance mechanisms. The licensing process is managed by OPEC and takes approximately 4–6 months, after which the school becomes its own juristic person. Getting the legal structure right from the start is critical to long-term success.
Thailand’s PDPA
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JTJB Panel Discussion & Networking Event 2017
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Asia Business Connect
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The A List of Thailand top’s 100 lawyers by Asia business law journal
We are delighted to announce that our Managing Partner and Partner, namely Mr. Naiyachon Tathong and Mr. Bunnasomboon Chaiparinya have been named in Thailand Top’s 100 Lawyers 2023 published by Asia Business Law Journal.
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 rankings
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Asia Business Law Journals 2024 Thailand Law Firm Awards
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The 2024 Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Rankings
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The A List of Thailand top’s 100 lawyers by Asia business law journal 2024
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JTJB International Lawyers Wins Two Prestigious Awards in Asia Business Law Jornal’s 2025 Thailand Law Firm Awards
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3 Common Traps When Global Joint Venture Templates Meet Thai Corporate Law
The article highlights key legal pitfalls when global joint venture templates are applied in Thailand without proper localization. It explains that standard provisions such as reserved matters, dilution mechanisms, and debt to equity conversions may not operate as intended under Thai corporate law, which is governed by the Civil and Commercial Code and formal corporate procedures.
JTJB LEGAL INSIGHT – PRIVATE SCHOOL BUSINESS IN THAILAND
Thailand is one of Southeast Asia's most attractive markets for educational investment, but foreign investors face significant legal restrictions under the Private School Act B.E. 2550, including Thai majority shareholding requirements and the need for a Thai school director. To protect their commercial interests while staying compliant, foreign investors typically structure their investment through a joint venture, IP licensing arrangements, and governance mechanisms. The licensing process is managed by OPEC and takes approximately 4–6 months, after which the school becomes its own juristic person. Getting the legal structure right from the start is critical to long-term success.
Thailand’s PDPA
“To pass on our deep understanding of IT risk and control to the society”
JTJB Panel Discussion & Networking Event 2017
On 24 February 2017, Directors and all staff of JTJB had solemly held the “Grand Opening New Office Ceremony”