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By the Book: Tips on handling property transactions

With the island’s real estate market staying strong, some owners could be thinking of selling their property. If so, here are some tips for making this move. Establishing a Price Consider what you paid for the property, how long you have lived there, what similar properties have sold for, any improvements added, present condition of the property, ask the agent about the current property climate and arm...

BOI increases investment target by 20% to 450 billion baht

The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) has expanded its 2016 investment value target to 550,000 million baht ($ 16 Bln), an increase of about 20% from the previous target of 450,000 million baht Improved political and economic situation enhance investment climate and investors’ confidence and New opportunities explored in overseas markets while actual investment activities in Thailand to be...

New 6-month visas begin Nov 13, but limit stays

THAILAND: Thailand’s new six-month, multiple-entry tourist visas will become available Nov 13, but will limit stays to 60 days at a time. New Visa The six-month multiple-entry visa will allow unlimited border crossings during the validity period. However, to prevent foreigners from basically living in Thailand on tourist visas, each entry will be be limited to 60 days. The new multiple-entry visa...

Thai investors are grabbing more deals in Vietnam

The total FDI into ASEAN countries in 2014 hit $136.2 billion, and Vietnam was the best performer among emerging territories in receiving inbound investment, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Companies in Thailand and Japan are both eager to grow outside their home markets, which have witnessed low growth and have mature markets, in contrast to Vietnam’s soaring...

Phuket’s JW Marriott makes Condé Nast Top 25 awards

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has once again been recognized by the prestigious world-class travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler in their Reader’s Choice Awards. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is only resort on Phuket that has achieved this acclaimed award and recognition for second consecutive year. The Reader’s Choice Awards are held annually by Condé Nast Traveler by conducting a poll...

ASEAN’s Sharing Economy: Understanding Opportunities and Navigating Regulations

As internet penetration rates continue to rise in Southeast Asia, ASEAN grows more interconnected by the day. Home to over 663 million inhabitants, the region is projected by many to be among the world’s most promising markets for a variety of internet based services. Chief among these are services involved in what has been coined the “sharing economy” – a loose collection of peer-to-peer...

Changes to property mortgage fees demystified

The Thai Government’s push to drive up property sales by making mortgages more accessible to millions of people through transfer and mortgage registration relief has made headlines for months. Customers seek home loan details from officials of the Government Housing Bank. The bank has offered cheap rate loan under the government’s property stimulus package. Photo: Bangkok Post / Phrakrit...

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