Law Firm Open House ALSA TU 2025iasadmin

IAS Advisory at “Law Firm Open House ALSA TU 2025”

IAS Advisory would like to thank ALSA Thammasat and all law students who joined us at the “Law Firm Open House ALSA TU 2025” event on Wednesday 10th September!

Two highlights that made the day particularly special:

– Our co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul (TU 42) shared his insights into the skills and qualities we look for in our interns and the IAS DNA that defines our culture.
– It was a proud homecoming as our Thammasat alumni returned to greet and offer guidance to younger colleagues.

👉 Applications are now open for IAS Advisory’s “Summer Internship Programme 2026“!

Apply here → https://forms.gle/bYBHPg7Q5iHmkJpu9

Law Chula Internship Fair 2025iasadmin

IAS Advisory at “Law Chula Internship Fair 2025”

Thank you to all professors and law students at Chulalongkorn University whom we had the pleasure to meet and speak with at the “Law Chula Internship Fair 2025“!

To all students, it was a pleasure learning about your career goals and introducing you to the opportunities available through IAS Advisory’s Summer Internship Programme.

Special thanks to co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul for joining and sharing his valuable insights with the next generation of lawyers.

Our next stop: Thammasat University (Rangsit Campus) on 10th September 2025. We can’t wait to meet more aspiring lawyers there!

More information about IAS Advisory’s “Summer Internship Programme 2026” is available below.

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/bYBHPg7Q5iHmkJpu9

Summer Internship Programme 2026iasadmin

Launch your legal career with a summer internship at IAS Advisory!

Our 2026 programme, running from June to July, offers an immersive experience in various legal fields. You’ll work directly with experienced lawyers on real client matters, gaining hands-on experience in areas like corporate & commercial/M&A, foreign direct investment, real estate, litigation, dispute resolution, and more.

Eligibility: open to 3rd-year and 4th-year law students from Thai universities
Application period: from now until 31st October 2025
Interview period: from November 2025 to January 2026
Internship period: from June 2026 to July 2026

👉 Apply now: https://forms.gle/bYBHPg7Q5iHmkJpu9

Foreign Business Act (1999) (FBA)iasadmin

Siripen contributes to ABLJ feature story on changes to the Thai FBA

IAS Advisory co-founding partner Ms Siripen Kulworakulpitak was pleased to contribute to Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ)’s recent feature “Opportunity Knocks,” published on Tuesday 22nd July, about the Thai Cabinet’s decision to amend the Foreign Business Act (1999) (FBA).

The proposed reforms are intended to ease restrictions on foreign business ownership under the FBA and create a more open investment climate. Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce has also been instructed to revoke certain rules under the FBA deemed to have a negative impact on the country’s economic development.

While concerns have been raised over clarity, enforcement and fairness in respect of the amendments, there are doubts about the extent to which the government really intends to modernise the country’s investment framework, and questions remain about the opportunities that will actually be available.

For its feature, ABLJ engaged senior Thai lawyers and other experts to consider what the reforms mean for businesses in practice. Also, to discuss if real liberalisation is likely to follow. Siripen was supported in her work on this project by IAS Advisory senior associate and corporate/M&A specialist Ms Sukontharat Nobnom.

To find out more about Thailand’s recent efforts to ease restrictions on foreign business ownership under the FBA, and to read ABLJ’s full feature, click HERE.

European Union (EU), GDPR, Privaoniasadmin

Anuwat & Piniti to discuss how GDPR applies within Thailand

IAS Advisory’s data privacy and personal data protection leaders Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul and Mr Piniti Chomsavas are looking forward to speaking as part of Privaon‘s upcoming data protection webinar this Wednesday 6th August 2025 from 12:00 to 13:00 (Bangkok time).

Privaon is a globally recognised company in the fields of privacy and data protection that offers both software and advisory services. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, its core services are “Data Protection Officer as a Service (DPOaaS)” and “DPO365″—a program for planning, managing, reporting and monitoring compliance.

Firm co-founder Anuwat and senior associate and data privacy expert Piniti are looking forward to sharing their insights into how EU data protection principles apply within Thailand and how GDPR can help power EU market trust.

Register for Privaon’s Zoom webinar for free using this link: https://privaon.com/event/navigating-data-protection-the-eu-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr-and-thailand/

Internship Programme 2025iasadmin

IAS Advisory hosts new cohort of students on its internship programme

In recent weeks, IAS Advisory has been hosting a number of pupils from leading Thai educational establishments on its internship programme.

Ms Anna Chanviriyawut from Amnuay Silpa School joined us from Tuesday 8th April to Friday 2nd May. Ms Pinyada Sornarra from Chulalongkorn University was part of the team from Wednesday 4th June to Friday 20th June. Ms Hanna Mai Haugerudbraaten from NIST International School was with us from Monday 16th June to Friday 27th June. Mr Kongnat Buranawit and Mr Prin Apisarnthanarak, both from Amnuay Silpa School, joined us from Monday 30th June to Friday 4th July. And Mr Noparooj Chotima from Bangkok Patana School was part of the team from Wednesday 18th June to Wednesday 9th July.

All students were enthusiastic and diligent and effectively handled each assignment they were given. Throughout their time with us, they expanded their legal knowledge, acquired new skills, and left a positive impression on all staff at the firm.

IAS Advisory has so far welcomed 25 students onto its internship and training programme since its inception nearly two years ago. The firm is committed to providing opportunities for growth and giving young people a platform to learn and make a difference.

Thank you to all interns! We look forward to hearing about your future endeavours and to welcoming you again on your next visit to our offices.

Anuwat Ngamprasertkul, National TViasadmin

MEDIA: a must-check list before deciding on home ownership

For many, home ownership is one of life’s major milestones, signifying success, stability and independence. Yet, while a home is considered one of life’s necessities, actually buying one is rarely straightforward.

Whether it’s a condo unit or townhouse in the city, or a new build suburban property that reflects the buyer’s own unique vision and style, home ownership requires legally binding contracts and negotiations and a willingness to make one of life’s biggest financial commitments.

So, how do you improve your decision-making and reduce risk when making a property purchase? How do you safeguard your investment and avoid unforeseen issues that may be costly or complicated to resolve later on? How do you make the home ownership process as smooth and secure as possible? What are the need-to-knows before buying?

Join the discussion with IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul in an episode of the popular evening TV programme Home Economy, hosted by veteran news anchor, reporter and journalist Dr Wit Sittivaekin.

This episode premiered on Tuesday 17th June 2025 on Thai PBS, Thailand’s public broadcasting service. Disclaimer: all content is owned by Thai PBS. Visit the Thai PBS website HERE.

Anuwat Ngamprasertkul, National TViasadmin

MEDIA: reasons to keep your personal information private

IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul made his latest appearance on national TV in Thailand in the first episode of the latest series of “Good Thinking, Good Society,” a popular news and current affairs programme on TNN2 (TrueVisions channel 784).

Anuwat appeared alongside Mr Surachai Chaiyarangkitrat, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Pcubed Thailand, to discuss local data protection laws and the importance of keeping your personal information private.

TNN2 is known in Thailand for presenting a variety of programmes, content, knowledge, and entertainment so that family members and general audiences can get the most out of news consumption. Watch TNN2 HERE.

Hosted by esteemed broadcaster and presenter Dr Denchai Akaradajdachachai, “Good Thinking, Good Society” airs every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 10:30. This episode premiered on 15th June 2025. Disclaimer: all content is owned by TNN Thailand. Visit the TNN Thailand website HERE.

Benchmark Litigation, Star Firmiasadmin

IAS Advisory recognised by Benchmark Litigation as “Star Firm”

IAS Advisory is honoured to be featured as a “Star Firm” in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific.

Co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul, who oversees the firm’s Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration practice, is also highlighted as a “Litigation Star” for Commercial & Transactions.

Benchmark Litigation is seen as the definitive guide to the world’s top litigation firms and lawyers. Its rankings are based on extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and clients. Various research methods are used to analyse and rank legal practitioners including case evidence, client feedback, and peer review by law firm partners and industry competitors.

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News Bulletin, Piniti Chomsavasiasadmin

Announcement | Mr Piniti Chomsavas promoted to Senior Associate

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Mr Piniti Chomsavas to Senior Associate, with a key leadership role overseeing our Data Privacy & Personal Data Protection practice.

Piniti is a certified member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and holds the esteemed Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) designation—widely recognised as the gold standard for privacy professionals worldwide.

Having been with IAS Advisory since its inception, Piniti has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s growth and direction. With over nine years of legal experience across both a Big Four audit/consulting firm and a leading law firm, he brings a well-rounded and strategic perspective to complex legal matters.

Beyond his data privacy expertise, Piniti is actively involved in our commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, white-collar crime, and employment law practices. He also serves as a trusted legal advisor on numerous public-private partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects.

Please join us in congratulating Piniti on this well-deserved promotion.

Congratulations, Piniti, from all of us at IAS Advisory!

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