The most common question many investors have is whether it is expensive to do business in Thailand, in Phuket more specifically. The answer to this question varies. It will depend on a lot of factors like type of business, size of rental office, labor costs, etc. Overall, if to be compared with other countries, doing...Read More
Thailand’s tourist arrivals in 2012, hit a record-breaking 21 million. For the year 2013, Thailand’s Tourism Authority sets the target at 24.5 million, and this is sure to create an increased demand for residential condominium units. The condominium market in Thailand particularly in Phuket have not stopped from rising as the demand is projected to...Read More
The largest paradise island of Thailand is known to many international travelers as Phuket. It lies on the western edge of southern Thailand with all the beautiful offerings of the Andaman Sea – emerald green crystal waters and stretches of beautiful beaches.Read More
A report from the New York Times estimated that about 100,000 people retired to Asia from other countries in 2010. What draws westerners to Southeast Asian countries for their retirement choices vary from low cost of living to lush, tropical rain-forests and bustling mega cities.Read More
Thailand offers all the elements a foreign investor would look for – inexpensive and hardworking workforce, an emerging bullish economy, a burgeoning domestic market and a supportive government in terms of economic liberalization and growth. The driving force behind Thailand’s unprecedented economic growth is foreign investment with the government supporting and encouraging foreign investors from...Read More
The Board of Investment deems it appropriate to adjust criteria for activities eligible for promotion in order to respond to the current economic and investment situation. By virtue of the Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520, the Board of Investment hereby prescribes the:Read More
Under the immigration laws of Thailand, there are two types of Non-Immigrant Visa issued to foreigners who want to stay in the Kingdom – Non-Immigrant Visa “B”, and Non-Immigrant Visa “O”. For better understanding on how to go about the visa application process, you can consult an immigration lawyer in Phuket for better process guidance.Read More
One of the ways for foreign companies to establish their presence in Thailand is by setting up a branch office in the country wherein the foreign company is able to accomplish certain business opportunities locally without the need to set up or invest in a full corporate entity.Read More
The Philippines’ Board of Investment (BOI) is currently in hot waters amid a controversial generous tax privilege granted by the Board to a Thai agribusiness company called Charoen Pokphand (CP) in 2012. Said tax holidays, as found out by local livestock-industry players, would have an aggregate value of P567 million. And this does not include...Read More
A lot of foreigners are drawn to Thailand because of the many spectacular tourist attractions not found elsewhere. Thailand government has been encouraging foreign investors to bring their businesses in Thailand, resulting to more foreign expats in the country. And many of these foreigners who are currently in Thailand discover even greater things the country...Read More
