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Asia Briefing from Dezan Shira & Associates
still secure the correct visa and work permit before undertaking work- related activities, with Thailand continuing to apply a broad definition of what constitutes “work”, including technical services, project supervision and training. Standard employer requirements generally include minimum paid-up registered capital and Thai employee ratios, although companies promoted by Thailand’s Board of Investment and certain other business structures may qualify for exemptions or streamlined processes. Dezan Shira’s ASEAN Briefing offers more detail on Thailand’s work permit requirements and the transition to the country’s new e-WorkPermit system. China China has tightened the rules governing non- compete agreements, making it more difficult for employers to enforce broad restrictions on former
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platform. While the move reduces administration, businesses should note that the underlying legal requirements for employing foreign nationals remain unchanged. Most expatriates must
hailand has modernised its work permit system, allowing
employers to complete applications, renewals, amendments and cancellations through the new e-WorkPermit
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