Bangkok In-House Community Congress 2026

Event check-in & Networking Lunch

Buffet lunch will be served, offering an assortment of hot dishes, salads, and desserts. 

Opening Remarks

by Rahul Prakash, Publishing Director, In-House Community

The GC Playbook – AI, Tech, and New Skills for GCs

Speakers:

• Gerard Tan, Commercial Manager at KorumLegal
• Titus Rahiri, CEO & Founder at KorumLegal

Navigating the Legal Landscape in the United Arab Emirates: Implications for Global GCs

Speakers:

• Julie Beeton, Senior Counsel at Hadef & Partners
• Rahul Prakash, Managing Director at In-House Community

M&A Beyond Signing: Risk Zones That Shape Deal Outcomes

Speaker: Bongkotkan Chumsai Na Ayudhya, Counsel at Kudun & Partners

This session explores the commercial and legal reality that an M&A deal does not conclude at signing—often, this is where the most critical risks begin to emerge. Drawing on real transaction experience, the discussion will highlight how issues that are insufficiently addressed during negotiation can surface post-signing and materially affect value, timelines, and integration success. The session is designed for dealmakers, in-house counsel, and business leaders seeking practical insights into managing risk beyond the signing table.

Key Subtopics:

• Regulatory Reality Check: Merger control, licensing, and deal timelines.
• Representations & Warranties in Motion: From negotiated risk to operational exposure.
• Management & People Risk: Key management retention, alignment, and integration execution.

Networking break

Coffee, tea, and a selection of light snacks will be served. 

Corporate Fraud in Thailand: What General Counsel and In-House Legal Teams Need to Know About Risk, Investigations, and Asset Recovery

Moderator: Kusalin Laksanakorn, Senior Associate at Kudun & Partners

Panelists:

• Emi Rowse, Partner at Kudun & Partners
• Lay Sodarat, General Counsel & Strategic Operations Director at FazWaz Thailand
• Vorapong Sutanont, Managing Director at BRG
• Wipanan Prasompluem, General Counsel at Thaicom Public Company Limited

PDPA After Enforcement: Learning from Mistakes and Getting It Right

Speaker: Nopparat Lalitkomon, Partner at Tilleke & Gibbins

The session will focus on real challenges organizations face after PDPA enforcement, along with actionable guidance on how general counsel can identify risks, strengthen internal practices, and support business teams in getting compliance right.

Key topics:

• Common Mistakes – We will discuss common compliance gaps identified in business operations, covering both internal governance and external engagements with third parties. This section is intended to raise awareness among in-house counsel of recurring compliance challenges under the PDPA
• How to Get It Right – Building on the first section, we will conclude with practical strategies and recommendations to address these common issues and enhance organizational compliance.

Closing Remarks, Prize Giveaway, Coffee & Tea Networking

Wrap up with closing remarks, an exciting prize giveaway, and relaxed tea and coffee networking with light snacks after the Congress.