This blog post explores Thailand's compliance ecosystem, focusing on TISI (product conformity), Free Zones (duty/VAT suspension), and BOI (tax incentives and foreign ownership). It explains how these components work together to simplify market entry, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. A practical example of electronics assembly highlights the process, and a call-to-action invites readers to book a workshop for tailored compliance roadmaps.

This blog post explores the importance of a compliance-first approach for EU and US manufacturers expanding into ASEAN, with a focus on Thailand. It highlights Thailand's predictable legal framework, trade facilitation systems, and targeted incentives like BOI promotions and Free Zones. The post provides actionable insights on navigating product, entity, and cross-border compliance while offering a 90-day practical plan to streamline market entry and turn regulations into a c

This blog post outlines the key components of effective vendor and partner contracts to ensure performance, security, and flexibility. It covers enforceable Service Level Agreements (SLAs), must-haves for Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and strategies for clean exit ramps, such as data export and step-in rights. The post also highlights IP ownership, indemnities, and change control processes, providing actionable insights and KPIs to monitor contract effectiveness.

This blog post explores a dignity-first approach to community moderation, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and safety, particularly in Asia. It outlines four key pillars: clear rules, anonymous reporting, evidence-based actions, and appeals processes. The post introduces an enforcement ladder that starts with private nudges and escalates transparently, along with multilingual and accessible practices. It also highlights KPIs to measure moderation effectiveness and community s

This blog post provides a comprehensive framework for managing user-generated content (UGC) while avoiding legal complications. It covers essential policies such as ownership and licensing, consent for audio/video, prohibited content, and takedown procedures. The post also highlights best practices for creator collaborations, moderation workflows, and data privacy alignment. With actionable steps and KPIs, it’s a valuable guide for businesses leveraging UGC, especially in lan

This blog post emphasizes the importance of creating plain-language Terms of Service (ToS) that users can easily understand and trust. It outlines the 10 essential sections of a ToS, including service scope, pricing, refunds, user content, and privacy references, while incorporating Asia-aware nuances like local language summaries and consumer protection overlays. Actionable steps and KPIs are provided to help businesses improve sign-up rates, reduce support tickets, and buil

This blog post highlights the importance of creating a legally compliant waitlist that builds trust with users. It covers key aspects such as obtaining explicit consent, minimizing data collection, implementing retention policies, and ensuring user rights like opt-outs and data access. The post also provides a quick implementation checklist and KPIs to monitor, making it a valuable resource for businesses navigating PDPA/GDPR compliance.

This blog post delves into how building owners and managers in Thailand can align retrofitting projects with the Thai Board of Investment (BOI) requirements. It highlights the importance of compliance, proper documentation, and evidence packs to unlock incentives for smart buildings. The post also outlines submission sequences, common pitfalls, and governance practices to ensure successful retrofits with 10–15% operational savings and 30–50% ROI

Project Development in Asia: Align Culture, Compliance, and Community—Then Build" highlights the critical role of cultural insight, compliance, and community engagement in ensuring project success. It outlines a four-stage gate process—covering land and community, design and permits, procurement and construction, and commissioning and handover—to prevent rework and delays. The blog also emphasizes cultural practices like respectful cadence, pre-reads, and variance narratives

This blog post explores the critical role of cultural intelligence in procurement and trading across Asia. It highlights how cultural norms influence negotiation, documentation, and risk-sharing, offering actionable insights for building resilient supply chains. Key topics include supplier validation, ESG alignment, leveraging RCEP, and creating culture-aware procurement frameworks. Learn how AD ASIA Consulting integrates cultural insights with procurement mechanics to ensure

This blog post explains the importance of cultural due diligence for businesses entering or optimizing in Asian markets. It highlights how understanding local cultures, communication styles, regulatory requirements, and partnership norms is essential for success. The article provides a practical 90-day roadmap for implementing cultural due diligence and offers actionable steps to help businesses navigate Asia’s diverse business landscape.

This blog post outlines a detailed go-live plan for hospitality businesses in Thailand, focusing on pre-opening governance, staffing, SOPs, and soft-opening strategies. It provides a step-by-step guide from T-90 to T+14, covering compliance, training, systems readiness, and marketing. The post also includes a soft-opening checklist, KPI dashboard, and risk management tips to ensure a smooth and successful launch

This blog post provides a detailed guide to hotel licensing in Thailand under the Hotel Act B.E. 2547. It explains what qualifies as a hotel, exemptions for small accommodations, the four license types, and the latest 2023 updates. The post also covers fees, validity, required documents, and common edge cases like serviced apartments and hybrid models. With insights from AD ASIA Consulting, it offers a clear roadmap for founders to navigate the licensing process efficiently.

This blog post outlines the critical steps for securing permits and ensuring design compliance for hospitality projects in Thailand. It covers land-use zoning, building permits, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), emphasizing the importance of sequencing and complete documentation. The post also highlights common pitfalls and how AD ASIA Consulting provides end-to-end support, including zoning analysis, permit timelines, and EIA preparation, to keep projects on track.

This blog post compares the Foreign Business License (FBL) and BOI Promotion paths for foreign founders planning hospitality projects in Thailand. It outlines key differences in ownership, tax incentives, compliance, and timelines, helping founders choose the right structure for their hotel, resort, or mixed-use venture. The post also provides a decision framework, document checklists, and common pitfalls to avoid, ensuring a smooth setup process tailored to Thailand's regula

This blog post serves as a comprehensive guide for starting a hospitality business in Thailand, emphasizing the importance of proper company setup. It outlines six critical decisions, including ownership structure, activity codes, tax compliance, and visa/work permits. The post also provides a 30-day timeline for incorporation and highlights common pitfalls to avoid. With expert insights from AD ASIA Consulting, it ensures a smooth foundation for permits, construction, and ho

This blog post highlights the critical importance of the final 5% in fit-out projects, which includes commissioning, snagging, brand compliance, and handover. Though it represents a small portion of the timeline, this phase can account for up to 20% of cost risks if mishandled. The post provides actionable strategies, such as using commissioning scripts, digital snagging tools, and brand compliance checklists, to ensure a smooth and successful opening for hospitality, retail,

This blog post explores Thailand's tourism strategy for 2025, highlighting a shift towards fewer visitors but higher spending, driven by premium and long-haul travelers. It discusses the Tourism Authority of Thailand's focus on safety, sustainability, and value, and provides actionable insights for investors and operators to design premium, resilient hospitality assets that align with evolving market trends and ESG expectations.

This blog post examines ASEAN's semiconductor and electronics (E&E) boom from 2025 to 2030, driven by AI-era compute demand, supply-chain diversification, and government incentives. It highlights Thailand's evolving E&E policies, localization strategies, and opportunities in power electronics, PCBA, and test/packaging. The post provides actionable insights for investors and operators to align with regional trends and build resilient, competitive projects in the ASEAN market.

This blog post delves into ASEAN's emerging electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, highlighting Indonesia's dominance in nickel production, Thailand's role as an automotive hub, and the critical link of semiconductors in enabling advanced EV technologies. It outlines key signals driving the EV market, including policy incentives, localization strategies, and cross-border collaboration, offering actionable insights for investors and OEMs to capitalize on the region's EV growth from