LEGALBackground
Thailand's OECD bid conflicts with foreign business crackdown
Thailand aims to join the OECD by 2028, but its aggressive enforcement of foreign ownership laws—targeting land, small businesses, and restricted jobs directly contradicts the bloc's demands for open, transparent investment rules. The OECD has warned that Thailand's fragmented legal framework creates costly uncertainty, and existing restrictions are tougher than those of any current member.
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