On 11 September 2025 (2082/05/26), the Department of Industry (DOI) under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies issued a press release following the damage it sustained during the recent unrest on 8-9 September 2025 (2082/05/23-24).
Key Updates
- Resumption of Essential Services from 14 September 2025 (2082/05/29)
Despite disruptions, the DOI has confirmed that essential services will resume from 14 September 2025 (2082/05/29). This ensures that businesses and individuals with urgent requirements will be able to access necessary industrial registration and related services.
- Adjournment of All Pending Hearings
The DOI has announced that all hearings of cases and matters pending before it have been adjourned until further notice. Parties should note that no hearings will proceed as scheduled, and new dates will only be communicated once the DOI issues another notice.
Practical Implications
- For businesses awaiting service delivery: Expect delays in processing applications or requests until operations normalize.
- For parties with cases before the DOI: Treat all scheduled hearings as postponed indefinitely. Prepare to monitor future DOI communications for rescheduled dates.
- For compliance planning: Adjust timelines for filings, registrations, or disputes that depend on DOI’s administrative processes.
G&A’s Commentary
The DOI’s notice reflects the practical difficulties caused by recent events, but also provides clarity on continuity of essential services. Businesses should prepare for partial service resumption but anticipate delays in case hearings. We advise close monitoring of DOI updates and timely coordination with counsel to mitigate disruption to industrial and regulatory processes.
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