Weekly Recap: New Year, New Opportunities in Thailand
Welcome to our first Weekly Recap of 2026! Here's what we covered this week and what it means for your Thailand business plans.
This Week's Highlights
Day 1: Why Thailand?
Thailand offers a unique combination of strategic location, mature infrastructure, and investment incentives that make it stand out in Southeast Asia.
Day 2: Thailand vs. Vietnam
While Vietnam excels for export manufacturing, Thailand is often better for services, digital, and regional headquarters due to its developed ecosystem and clearer legal framework.
Day 3: Common Mistakes
The three biggest errors foreigners make:
- Assuming 100% ownership is impossible (it's not)
- Using nominee shareholders (dangerous and illegal)
- Ignoring the 4:1 staff ratio (causes permit delays)
Day 4: Digital Opportunity
Thailand's $53 billion digital economy offers massive opportunities, especially with BOI incentives providing tax exemptions for tech companies.
Key Takeaway
Starting a business in Thailand requires proper planning and understanding of the legal landscape. The good news? Legal pathways exist for virtually every legitimate business model.
Coming Next Week
We'll dive deep into Legal Structures 101:
- What is the Foreign Business Act?
- Understanding the 49% rule
- Restricted vs. unrestricted businesses
- The nominee arrangement crackdown
Questions about this week's topics? Reach out anytime.
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