November 1, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins has contributed the Thailand chapter to Franchise 2025 from the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) series published by Global Legal Group. This comprehensive guide provides detailed analysis of franchise laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions worldwide.
Each chapter of the guide follows a Q&A format, organized into key sections covering critical aspects of franchise law and operations, including:
Relevant legislation and rules governing franchise transactions
Business organization options for franchised operations
Competition law considerations
Protection of intellectual property and brands
Liability issues and risk mitigation
Governing law and dispute resolution
Real estate matters
Online trading regulations
Termination requirements
Joint employer risks and vicarious liability
Currency controls and taxation
Commercial agency considerations
Good faith obligations and fair dealing requirements
Ongoing relationship management
Franchise renewal processes
Franchise migration procedures
Electronic signatures and document retention
The Thailand chapter, authored by Alan Adcock and Kasama Sriwatanakul, examines these topics in detail, with particular attention to recent developments like the Trade Competition Commission’s Franchising Guidelines which introduced new disclosure requirements and protections for franchisees.
The complete Thailand chapter is available as a PDF below.
The Thailand chapter—and the full Franchise 2025 guide—are also freely available on the ICLG website.