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What are the steps and considerations for opening a business and settling in Thailand as an expat?

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Sep 28, 2024

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Satvik *********

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Hey can you update regarding opening a business and settling in Thailand?

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The conversation revolves around the complexities of starting a business in Thailand as an expat. Key points include the necessity of consulting legal and financial professionals, the potential high costs and challenges involved in registering a business, and the rapid changes in regulations that may affect business operations. Additionally, there are discussions about various types of businesses and services that could aid newcomers, as well as cautionary advice regarding the difficulties of navigating the Thai business landscape.

John ********

$10K US MIN TK START

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Dean *******

All I can say is be careful! The times have changed there ! Tough to do business 8 months a year

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Marcus ********

Good luck…terrible idea

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FAT *****

Hi, we have investment opportunities designed specifically for Expats in Thailand

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Tim *********

yep, you can't do it without a lot of quality research and pukka legal advice

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Bernie **********

If you want to make a small fortune

Start with a big one!!!

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Greg *********

Hey no

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Sandeep **************

For setting up new business and new company I can help you

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Sandeep **************

I am selling mine with hotel license , Thai herb 🌿 license , smoking license and liquior Have all businesses setup cost 500 k bahts 5 floors in building 🏫 can use for rentals

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Sandeep **************

In Pattaya near theparsit market

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Randy ******

Thanks, Sandeep . But, we don’t need call centers scams here in our new adopted country !

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Tulip ********

racist stereotype

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Roberto ************

Yes of course im agree and first updating at all … send me your capital funds for business start onto my Bangkok Bank account ..

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Jake **********

look into BOI and just keep an eye out. Things are changing so quickly they can’t keep up

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Lincoln *******

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i don't think this guy is gonna be registering a boi any time soon😂

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Nippanut ***************

lol learn some manner

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Kenneth *******

It is very difficult and or very costly to do a registered business in Thailand as a foreigner. Many do get income here.

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Markus **********

The answer is yes

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Sonny ******

What kind of business are you planning to do? Street foods or millions dollars business? You seem inexperienced businessman

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Martin *********

Just give her the money now, save yourself time.

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James *******

We've opened your business for you. I will DM you our account details so you may transfer the funds.

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Cris ******

haha see this is a proper sarcastic response 🤣

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Chris *******

sounds like the Bank of Nigeria?

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Oliver **********

Is that a question or an exclamation

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Satvik *********

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Oliver **********

Yes, that's what I was looking for

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Stuart *********

Not sure what we could update? The choices to do so are endless. Perhaps it would be best to speak to a lawyer or accountant and give them the information about the type of business you’d propose to do and see what they say your options are and what sort of costs you could incur.

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Satvik *********

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tha ks

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