Newsletters July 2020

Gaming Business in Thailand: Business Opportunity and Legal Concerns

NO&T Thailand Legal Update

Author

Yothin Intaraprasong, Nopparak Yangiam (Co-author)

Publisher

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Journal / Book

NO&T Thailand Legal Update No.3 (July, 2020)

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*Please note that this newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. In addition, it is based on information as of its date of publication and does not reflect information after such date. In particular, please also note that preliminary reports in this newsletter may differ from current interpretations and practice depending on the nature of the report.

Background
This article provides a brief overview for business entrepreneurs who are considering entering into the gaming industry in Thailand. The first part of the article will discuss industry overview and business opportunities in Thailand, then, it will discuss legal principles and unique regulations pertaining to games by focusing on gameplay mechanics, distribution, and transmission of game contents for operators/distributors of mobile games or online/offline games (excluding arcade games) in Thailand.

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