A Guide To Living, Retiring, Working and Doing Business in Thailand. This EscapeArtist Special Report is intended for those readers who are seriously considering moving to Thailand for a prolonged period, or perhaps for the rest of their lives. The contents focus less upon the sort of information usually found in the popular tourist guides (hotels, restaurants, entertainment etc) and more upon the practical realities of moving to and successfully living in the Land of Smiles. Thailand is a wonderful place to live, but a move to the country is not without it’s attendant difficulties. This Report aims to help the reader to achieve a smooth transition to a new life in the Kingdom -

Thailand Must Be Seen To Be Appreciated

Brief History Geography Climate The People Religion Government Economy Money Corruption Chapter 2 - Thai Culture Understanding Thai Behaviour Thai / Foreigner Relations Greeting People - The Wai Dress Other Social Niceties Chapter 3 – Immigration, Visas and Work Permits General Points On Entry Into Thailand Chapter 4 – Business And Employment Current Business Environment Setting Up A Business The Two Imperatives Business Entities Sole proprietorships Partnerships Private Limited Companies

Public Limited Companies Unincorporated Joint Ventures Incorporated joint ventures The ‘Foreign’ Private Limited Company Business Licences Business Insurance Taxes & Taxation VAT Returns Working In Thailand Teaching Business Consultancy / Training Construction And Real Estate Travel, Tourism, Hospitality And Entertainment Industries IT & Telecommunications Engineering, Manufacturing & Specialist The Internet Internet Job Search  Chapter 5 - Property The Property Scene Thai Property Law Types Of Land Buying Land Buying Freehold Land Buying Leasehold Land Using Nominees Buying A House

Buying A Condominium Property Prices Real Estate Taxes Home Property Insurance Inheritance Law Thai Housing Estates Infrastructure Checklist Renting Property Buying Business Premises Leasing Business Premises Business Premises – Rent Or To Buy? Chapter 6 – Banking Banks Savings / Deposit Accounts Current Accounts Other Accounts Interest Rates & Bank Charges Automatic Teller Machines Credit Cards Internet Banking Receiving Money From Abroad The Ideal Banking Structure Chapter 7 – Communications Telephone And Internet Services Telephone Organisation Of Thailand Public Telephones Installing A Telephone Line

Landline Call Rates ADSL / ASDL Mobile Telephones Computer Hardware And Software Internet Service Providers (ISPs) Internet Cafes Postal Services Courier Services / Freight Forwarding Television And Radio Newspapers And Magazines Bookshops Chapter 8 – Transport In Thailand Air -Train - Bus Bangkok Transport Local Public Transport Thailand’s Road System Owning A Car Or Motorcycle Driving Licences Car Rental Motorcycle Rental Insurance Chapter 9 – Health General Health Precautions Local Doctors And Clinics Hospitals Dental Care Pharmacies

Health Insurance Chapter 10 – Education Kindergartens Public Schools Private Schools International Schools Technical Schools / Vocational Colleges Universities and Colleges Learning Thai Chapter 11 – Living In Thailand Adjusting To Life In Thailand Places Of Worship Shopping Setting Up A Home The Cost Of Living Domestic Help Eating Out Pubs, Bars, and Nightclubs Theatre & Film Gambling Clubs And Societies Art Galleries And Museums The Great Outdoors Chapter 12 Other Information Emergency Numbers Religious And National Holidays Foreign Embassies In Thailand

This report supplies precise information on the process of owning real estate in Thailand, the various types of residency, how to form a legal entities, the investment market, where to look for employment, along with a wide range of precise information that is invaluable.  Over seventy pages in length, this report demonstrates that Thailand is a great deal more than we suspect. It may well be Asia's best expat haven.

Thailand’s reputation as a holiday paradise and exotic, colourful and freewheeling country is well deserved. Yet it is also becoming a hot destination for those seeking to find a new life in sunnier climes. The Thai economy has grown rapidly over the last twenty years and the new government of Prime Minister Taksin Sinawatra is heavily promoting Thailand as the business hub of Southeast Asia. The effects of the economic crash of the late 1990s are still felt to this day and consequently property prices can be real bargain. As the economy recovers business opportunities abound for the astute and well-informed investor. New visa rights have made it easier to retire to the Land of Smiles and government-sponsored projects are quickly creating the infrastructure for a comfortable sun-soaked retirement. Add to this an increasingly sophisticated, modernising culture, fantastic scenery, cheap shopping, wonderful food, and nightlife that is unsurpassed, and it is little wonder that Thailand is becoming one of the world’s most popular destinations for the long-term expatriate.

Andy Guest combines 13 years experience of living, travelling and doing business in Thailand with a genuine love of and fascination for the country and its people to bring you an in-depth report on this most exiting and beguiling of Southeast Asian countries. The Thailand Report focuses on the practical aspects of living in the Land of Smiles. A comprehensive analysis of Thai culture will help you to understand the rich traditions and social mores of a complex and interesting society. Extensive and current advice on immigration and visa issues will help you stay on the right side of the law. The business and employment section explains the legal aspects of setting up in Thailand and points out some of the major opportunities to be found, as well as pointing out the common pitfalls to avoid. If you are considering making the move, the information contained in The Thailand Report can save you thousands of dollars by detailing the mistakes and rip-offs that catch out the less well informed. Property law and real estate prices are extensively surveyed – the report explains the different types of land, how to legally own houses and condominiums, provides an property purchase checklist and explains Thailand’s inheritance laws. Sections on the cost of living are covered, from how to buy a mobile phone to the cost of furnishing a house. The report even tells you the price of fish!

What is a Wat? How do I install satellite TV? Where do I buy groceries? Can I get a job? What’s the quality of education and health care like? What about driving licences? Where do I learn the language? All of these questions and many others are answered in The Thailand Report, the essential guide to successfully living in of the world’s most amazing countries.
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