A draft law aimed at streamlining business licensing procedures has received parliamentary approval, supporting Thailand's goal of joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).According to government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek, the new draft law on facilitating licensing procedures and public services aligns with the government's policy of revising laws and regulations to make it easier for individuals and businesses to access services and obtain approvals from state agencies.
On May 20, the House of Representatives approved the bill after amendments by the Senate were completed. The bill needs to be submitted for royal endorsement and official promulgation.
The law is expected to become a key mechanism for facilitating interactions with government agencies and making public services faster, more transparent and more accountable, she said.
The legislation is consistent with the government's "quick-service bureaucracy" policy and broader legal reforms, ensuring people and businesses clearly understand the procedures, timelines, required documents, and fees for government services, said Ms Rachada.
State agencies are required to reduce duplicate document requests if the government already possesses the information or can access it through centralised systems, rather than forcing people to repeatedly submit the same paperwork.
