A FEW REASONS TO DO BUSINESS WITH THAILAND.
There is a huge home market of 60 million consumers
- Export and import is almost duty free to and from the neighboring Asean countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia)
- Access to the huge Chinese market by using the new Thai Chinese Trade Treaty
- There are excellent tax facilities for foreign investors and expatriates. Tax authorities are very reasonable.
- There is a dedicated labor force. Salaries, fees and cost of living are low. (approx. 25% in comparison to the Dutch situation)
- The Thai currency is convertible and linked to the dollar.
- Electronic and traffic infrastructure is first rate.
- In business and governmental circles English is the second language.
Medical care and schools
Living and working in Thailand is convenient and pleasant. Luxurious and convenient housing and trustworthy staff is on hand at reasonable cost. Medical care in Thailand is excellent and is easily accessible. Most doctors and dentists are foreign trained. There are 64 international schools in Bangkok and 24 outside Bangkok offering instruction in English, French, German and Japanese.
The International School Bangkok, Ruam Rudee International School, Bangkok Patana and New International School Thailand offer the International Baccalaureate program ((comparable to VWO) which gives access to all leading universities in the world. Dutch language classes are offered by the Dutch Cultural Society |