If you are planning a short holiday in Thailand you may not require a Thailand visa if you are citizen of one of the approximately 40 nations that qualify for a Thai visa waiver or Thai… Read More...
Obtaining status as a Permanent Resident (PR) in Thailand has many advantages. It allows you to live permanently in Thailand, with no requirement to apply for an extension of stay. You… Read More...
Buying Property in Thailand
Foreigners are not allowed to own land in their name. If they want to purchase land they have to do so in the name of a Thai Limited Company which they have… Read More...
To legally work in Thailand, a foreigner must apply for a work permit. A work permit is a legal document that states a foreigner’s position, current occupation, or job description and… Read More...
Whilst not being sophisticated law, the income tax laws in Thailand are quite encompassing, and prescribe that the following earnings are subject to tax in Thailand:
All earnings… Read More...
Jobs foreigners are not allowed to do in Thailand
There is a decree made in 1979 which prohibits Foreigners to work 39 occupations. Some of these prohibited jobs were modified or… Read More...
There are five regions of Thailand: North, Northeast, East, Central, and South, which are divided into 75+1 provinces, each geographically distinct from the others; each Thailand… Read More...
It is possible to enter Thailand by air, land, or sea from countries throughout the region and across the globe. Flying is the most convenient mode of transportation for traveling to… Read More...
In general, a foreigner is permitted to wholly own a business in Thailand, unless the specific activity of that business is restricted under the FBA or another law.
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The Stock Exchange of Thailand
Operations
The Stock Exchange of Thailand is a juristic entity set up under the Securities Exchange of Thailand Act, B.E. 2517 (1974). Operations… Read More...
The "Market for Alternative Investment (mai)" was established under The Securities Exchange of Thailand Act. The mai’s purpose is to create new fund-raising opportunities for innovative… Read More...
Incentives by the Board of Investment Thailand
Under the Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520, the Board of Investment is authorized to grant the following incentives, guarantees and… Read More...
STEP 1: OBTAIN A NON-IMMIGRANT VISA
Requirements:
Passport (at least one year remaining before expiration)
You must be holding nationality or permanent residence of the… Read More...
Due to the increase in medical tourism in Thailand the medical facilities found in most area of the country can be compared to the ones found in western countries. Cost for treatment is… Read More...
Linda and Hellmut Pedersen and their expat venture in Panama called Chiriqui Mini Storage is a going concern between Boquete and David and has been for several years. However, now… Read More...
The 3 Best Places to Retire in South America
Thinking of retiring overseas? Thousands of people nearing retirement age consider moving abroad to sunnier climates and places where their… Read More...
Escape the crowds and enjoy a place of your own for vacation in the paradise of Long Island, Bahamas, the best-kept secret.
Looking to escape the hotel/resort experience and have a… Read More...
The 7 Secrets to Being a Successful Expat in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Have you ever marvelled at the lives of successful expats living abroad? Perhaps a few of your Facebook… Read More...
Ireland has actively tried to become one of the most attractive countries for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Ireland’s tax-regime is one of the key features to reach this level of… Read More...
History
Nicaragua’s history is a rich one-storied with various periods of political unrest and turbulence.
On his fourth voyage in 1502, Christopher Columbus was the first known… Read More...