About Thailand

Thailand unlike other tourist destinations with the same level of popularity, the buy to let, second home and capital growth property investment prices remain relatively low, but still manages to provide a very satisfactory 10-15% growth per annum. The attractive prices and capital growth figures combined with the impressive tourism market, breath taking scenery, world renowned cuisine and world class diving all help to make investing in property or real estate in Thailand a very attractive prospect.

Today property and real estate in Thailand is being enthusiastically snapped up by discerning educated investors, keen to cash in on the low prices, whilst sitting back and observing the capital value of their property and real estate investments increase at steady rates. With many indications that Thailand’s tourism and property markets are buoyant, there is little doubt that a well chosen real estate or property purchase in one of Thailand’s busy tourist locations will provide worthwhile profits.

Investors Fact File

• Thailand is an increasingly popular and modern tourist destination with international appeal
• With the completion of the Suvarnabhumi-Bangkok International airport (SBIA) will boost the commercial viability of Bangkok and its property markets
• Bangkok International airport makes Thailand even more accessible by air and one of the most affordable places to fly to in Asia
• Thailand’s wealth of natural beauty, stunning beaches, tropical climate and amazing culture draw its visitors back year after year
• Thailand offers low property prices and stable capital growth of 10-15% P/A
• Thailand’s property market offers great rental potential for buy to let investors, due to ongoing government spending and dedication to its tourism sector
• No capital gains tax and low ongoing property taxes for private investors
• Thailand is Asia’s largest growth market
• The country has strong business and commercial links with China, has excellent infrastructure and world-class facilities

 Key Facts - Thailand

	Climate - Generally the climate is hot, dry and humid a good to visit is between Nov and Dec when the northeast monsoon’s cool, dry air blows cooling Thailand’s hot days.
	Cost of Living - Loaf of bread: from THB 25 (37p), bottle of wine: from THB 400 (£6.01)
	Currency - Thai Baht ฿, (THB). £1 = THB 66.52
	Getting There - Although a long-haul destination, with an average flight time of 11 hours there is much competition between airlines to this popular destination. Direct flights to Bangkok are available from most major airports including London’s Heathrow and Manchester.
	Time - GMT +7
	Population - 61.5 million