The government is inviting the private sector to identify laws that are obstacles and submit proposals to the government in early June to proceed with a review of 7,000 ministerial regulations.

The government is inviting the private sector to identify laws that hinder progress and submit proposals to the government in early June. This will allow the government to review 7,000 ministerial regulations, reduce redundant procedures, and further develop the BOI Fast Pass system to boost investment growth by 18% in Q1/69.

On May 18, 2569, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, prioritizes reforming laws and regulations that hinder business operations in order to increase government efficiency, reduce costs arising from redundant procedures, and create an economic environment conducive to investment. Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilapraphan, in charge of legal affairs, is overseeing this process.

Ms. Rachada stated that the government's key concept is to shift the role of the public sector from regulator to facilitator, enabling businesses to operate more smoothly. This is especially true in addressing problems arising from subordinate legislation. While many primary laws have sound principles, the accumulated number of ministerial regulations, rules, and announcements has, in practice, become a burden and cost that businesses must bear.

The government will expedite the review of existing subordinate laws and ministerial regulations, numbering over 7,000, to determine which should be retained, amended, or repealed. If regulatory oversight remains necessary, digital systems will be introduced to streamline procedures, increase transparency, and reduce unnecessary discretionary power.

However, to expedite the legislative process and better meet the needs of the private sector, in discussions with the Joint Committee of the Three Private Sector Institutions (JCC) and representatives from various organizations on May 15, 2026, Mr. Pakorn instructed the JCC to compile a list of subordinate legislation that hinders business operations. He requested that the JCC prioritize 10-20 urgent matters and propose solutions. The private sector will submit these proposals to the government in early June. Following this, the government will initiate the process and establish a joint working group to monitor the progress of the legislative amendments on a case-by-case basis, ensuring practical results and a clear timeframe.

Ms. Rachada stated that the government is still pushing forward the Super License concept, which uses a single license to cover multiple activities, reducing the burden of applying for permits multiple times. This includes shifting from a pre-approval system to a post-inspection system for appropriate businesses, to ensure business operations align with the current economic pace. Concrete results from these licensing improvements are already being seen in the BOI Fast Pass measure, which accelerates investment and significantly contributes to an 18% growth in investment in the first quarter of 2569.

Furthermore, this legal reform builds upon Thailand's strengths, as reflected in the World Bank's Enterprise Surveys 2025, which highlight positive progress in business facilitation, digitalization, and the efficiency of government services. The government aims to further enhance Thailand's competitiveness, ease of investment, and regulations aligned with the modern global economy.

Reference: thaigov.go.th

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