Dharmniti Group Sports Day – 21 July 2018

On Saturday 21 July 2018 the Dharmniti Group held its annual Sports Day with staff allocated to different color teams. Staff from all companies within the Dharmniti Group (including Dharmniti Law Office) participated on the day in a range of activities including races, tug-o-war and a color parade for each participating house color. The event was a great success and all staff had an enjoyable day.     

Newsletter JUNE 2018

DLO’s Tax Newsletter                                                                                                                         Issue 90 June 2018 Inside this Issue Tax Laws Update 1. Adding types of assessable income which are derived from holding digital tokens or transferring cryptocurrency or digital tokens as assessable income under Section 40 (4) of Thai Revenue Code. 2. Amending the rules relating to donations made to support educational institutions, including exemptions on income tax, value added tax, specific business tax and stamp duty for donors to educational institutions. 3. Income tax exemption for Companies or Juristic Partnerships by allowing the deduction of expenses paid out by corporate entities for training seminars held in second-tier tourism provinces of Thailand, with the deduction set at the rate of twice the actual amount paid out. 4. Income tax exemption for Companies or Juristic Partnerships which permits them to deduct expenses paid out for implementing […]

Occupational Health & Safety Requirements in Relation to Working in a Confined Space – Part 2

Occupational Health & Safety Requirements in Relation to Working in a Confined Space – Part 2 In this piece, we continue our examination of occupational health & safety (OH&S) obligations on employers in relation to having their employees working in confined spaces. We shall begin by discussing the need for supervisors to be appointed, their qualifications and duties. We shall then move on to discuss additional obligations on employers who have confined spaces in the workplace such as suitable electrical equipment, fire extinguishers & necessary safety signage/ notices. Finally, we shall discuss other related topics such as work permits (authorizing employees to work in confined spaces) and training. Supervisor for the Confined Space If an employer requires their employees to work in a confined space then the employer must appoint one or more employees to be supervisor(s). Supervisors must be […]

United States Embassy Reception – Celebrating the 242nd Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America

On Thursday, June 28, 2018, DLO’s Foreign Services Manager, Mr. Ryan Crowley attended the U.S. Embassy’s official reception at the Intercontinental Hotel Bangkok which celebrated the 242nd Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America. The evening was a success and DLO was proud to be invited to attend this auspicious event.