THAILAND Law and Practice Contributed by: John Formichella, Naytiwut Jamallsawat, Onnicha Khongthon and Supitchaya Akeyati, Formichella & Sritawat Attorneys at Law
Formichella & Sritawat Attorneys at Law is a lead - ing Bangkok-based boutique firm specialising in telecommunications, media and technology (TMT), data privacy and energy regulation. It is known for managing complex regulatory and commercial mat- ters at the intersection of law, infrastructure and in- novation. The firm advises multinational telecoms op- erators, satellite and cloud providers, OTT platforms and fintech companies on licensing, compliance and market entry. Its lawyers regularly engage with the NBTC, MDES, PDPC and other key Thai regulators.
The firm is recognised for its expertise in NBTC Type I–III licensing, cross-border data transfers, cyberse- curity and cloud compliance, fintech and e-payment approvals, content and broadcasting rules, Board of Investment (BOI) promotion, and foreign business structuring. The firm also handles significant cross- border transactions and regulatory due diligence in Thailand’s fast-growing digital sectors. The firm’s strength lies in its technical depth, bilingual capability and strategic, collaborative approach across global markets.
Authors
John Formichella is a founding partner at Formichella & Sritawat and one of Thailand’s most experienced lawyers in telecommunications, media and technology (TMT). He advises multinational telecoms operators,
Cybersecurity Act. He holds dual Master of Laws (LLM) degrees from prestigious universities in the UK and is recognised for integrating detailed technical knowledge with pragmatic commercial judgement.
OTT providers and data centre operators on licensing, foreign ownership and complex regulatory issues before the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). John’s practice includes NBTC licensing, spectrum and satellite landing rights, data protection and cybersecurity compliance, and competition issues in converging media markets. He previously served as general counsel for a regional telecommunications carrier, offering unique insights into both regulatory frameworks and commercial operations.
Onnicha Khongthon is a senior associate at Formichella & Sritawat with expertise in telecommunications, media and technology (TMT) regulation, focusing on licensing, compliance and structuring foreign
investments. She counsels both domestic and international clients on NBTC licensing, Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) compliance, and regulations under the Foreign Business Act and the Board of Investment (BOI). Her experience includes advising broadcasters and telecoms providers on entry strategies, regulatory filings and adherence to MDES and NBTC rules. Additionally, she works on policy and development projects related to digital governance and regulatory reform.
Naytiwut Jamallsawat is a partner at Formichella & Sritawat whose practice encompasses the comprehensive spectrum of telecommunications and media regulation within Thailand. He advises
Supitchaya Akeyati is an associate at Formichella & Sritawat who specialises in data protection, privacy and cybersecurity compliance. She provides counsel to clients on all facets of Thailand’s Personal Data
international network operators, digital broadcasting entities and platform providers on licensing, market access and adherence to regulations set by the NBTC and the MDES. Mr Jamallsawat also possesses extensive expertise in cross-border mergers and acquisitions involving regulated entities, the structuring of foreign investments under the Foreign Business Act, and compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and
Protection Act (PDPA), including policy development, data transfer assessments, and breach response management. Supitchaya has supported multinational corporations and
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