Foreign Freehold, Leasehold, and BVI Structures Introduction Thailand is a vibrant hub for real estate investment, attracting foreigners looking for both residential and commercial opportunities. This comprehensive guide will explore the various ownership structures available to foreign investors, including foreign freehold, leasehold ownership, and the role of British Virgin Islands (BVI) companies in...
As the advance of transit systems gives rise to suburban bed towns in Southeast Asia, real state developers are quickly seizing the opportunity to supply homes to the emerging ranks of residents who commute to city centers. Near the Chatuchak subway stop about 10km north of central Bangkok, real-estate developer Sansiri is building a large condominium comprising about 800 units. The area has few...
As Japan investment is shifting to services, information technology and trading, which require less capital, Chinese investments are targeting heavy industries, thus surpassing Japanese input in Thailand for the first time. Chinese investments in Thailand for the past eight months have surpassed Japanese Investments for the first time in history After the Board of Investment adjusted its foreign direct...
GUANGZHAO: China and Thailand are reported to have inked a memorandum of understanding on the construction of a canal that would cut through peninsular Thailand, linking the South China Sea with the Andaman Sea. Once completed, the ‘Kra Canal’ would offer an alternative sea link between Asia with the Middle East and Europe, bypassing the Strait of Malacca, a key shipping lane for world trade. The...
Over the past few years, many experts have been warning of a crisis heading our way. More specifically, the concerns have centered on the inevitable collapse of the U.S. dollar. One of these individuals is former Congressman Ron Paul, who has stated that he believes the U.S. financial system is on the road to disaster. In this article, I’ll share some of his views and discuss what could happen if such...
If your retirement dreams include a beautiful climate, new cultural experiences, access to affordable healthcare and a lower cost of living, you may be thinking about retiring abroad. One destination popular with retirees is Thailand, a small country in southern Asia known for its natural beauty, pristine beaches, exotic cuisine, temples and friendly people. According to International Living, a publishing...
2014 started off on a very somber note, with the Thai army seizing power over governance in a coup to right a constitution that had gone horribly wrong. The political turmoil gave rise to an economic slowdown, with the Thai Baht falling and foreign investment reaching an all time low. According to reports, Bangkok and Phuket saw a 32% and 22% rise in room numbers respectively, constituting 54% of a total...
Thailand and Japan agreed on Saturday to develop the Dawei special economic zone in Myanmar and two train lines in Thailand including a high-speed train linking Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The agreement was reached in talks between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on the sidelines of the seventh Japan-Mekong Summit meeting. Mr Abe had already pledged in the summit fresh...
Be a friend of Thailand be an Elite member Since 2003 under “Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited” as its sole shareholder with the registered capital of THB 1 billion, Thailand Elite has become the world’s first country membership package with exclusive benefits for immigration, leisure, business, and much more. Thailand Elite’s main goal of representing a special package exclusively for...
More and more people are choosing to buy properties in Phuket, Thailand. Phuket is one of Asia’s most sophisticated and most established property markets. Over the past twenty years, property developments have been sprouting around the island that heightened the influx of investors. Currently, the demand for properties is high, especially in newly developed areas of Surin, Bang Tao Beach, Layan, Cherng...
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