A comprehensive document on all matters relating to moving to Thailand including:
THAILAND OVERVIEW OUR SERVICES
1. Climate
2. Time
3. Culture
4. Language
5. Religion
6. Public Holidays
7. Thai smile
8. Thai Etiquette
9. Driving in Thailand
10. Tipping
11. Property Service
12. Orientation
13. Lease Provision
14. Land Office
15. Visas
16. Work Permits
17. Bank account set up
18. Company formation
19.  Social security
20. Local lawyers
21.  VAT
22. Tax services
23. Registered [...]

WELCOME TO THAILAND
Siam Real Estate & Siam Villa Rentals would like to welcome you to Thailand. We hope you and your family will really enjoy this wonderful opportunity to experience life in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Whether you are moving here for retirement, spending time or working there are [...]

The Foreign Business Act (1999) of Thailand (the “Act”) generally restricts foreigners from
engaging in most business activities in Thailand, without special permission as provided by
the Act. Serious violations of the Act by a foreigner or facilitated by a Thai carry significant
criminal penalties. In the case of a Thai limited company, Section 4 of the Act [...]

Why Offshore?

By informing yourself with respect to holding assets, doing [...]

Benefits of the US Amity Treaty
The main benefit of the US amity Treaty is to act as an override in relation to the Foreign Business Act. In a nutshell as a result of the Treaty, American nationals have the same rights as Thai national with regards to owning and operating businesses in [...]

Foreign investors who wish to come into Thailand to conduct a business or to work must first obtain a Non Immigrant Visa B with a Royal Thai Embassy.
The Non Immigrant Visa B will allow you to stay in Thailand for a period of not more than 90 days at a time. [...]

Extending a Non Immigrant Visa B for one year
A foreign investor conducting a business in Thailand or working for a Thai company may if all conditions and documentary requirements are fulfilled file an application and obtain a one year visa.
Condition and Documentary Requirements
A foreign investor may apply for a one year [...]

Working without a work permit is not something someone should take lightly as the penalties applicable are quite harsh.
Penalties applicable to the Foreign Employee
A foreign citizen who:
-          is working without a work permit or
-          doing work other than that specified into the work permit
Is punishable by a fine of 5,000 THB + 3 months of [...]

Prior to the legal formation of a company under Thailand Civil and Commercial Code, the company’s name must be approved and then reserved at the Thai authorities.
The applicant must be a partner, a promoter or a director of that company. The form for reserving the company’s name is available at the: [...]

Labor matters are generally governed by the Labor Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998) and the Civil and Commercial Code Section 575 to Section 586 on Hire of Services. Other laws include:

Labor Relations Act B.E. [...]