How many American live in Thailand? Hundreds of thousands of foreigners live in Thailand and millions more visit every year. We estimate that there are approximately 100,000 Americans in Thailand at any given time. Can Americans live permanently in Thailand? The...
Can you carry a knife in Thailand? Carrying a knife is one thing (if not picked up by bag searching etc), but carrying it around when outing, eating etc is not necessary. If there’s any incident involving the police or other officials, and your knife is found,...
How much does it cost to retire in Thailand? A recent study by NetCredit estimates that it takes a person approximately US$390,000 to retire in Thailand. The study covered most countries around the world with the aim of estimating the cost of retirement based on the...
Is there property tax in Thailand? It should be said that there is no general annual tax in Thailand, but if private owners rent or use their property for business, the housing and rental tax is imposed at the rate of 12.5% per year. However, there is no general...
Why can’t foreigners buy land in Thailand? Foreigners are prohibited from owning land in Thailand under the Land Code Act, making it impossible for foreigners to obtain full ownership of land and homes in Thailand. Foreigners are permitted to own a unit in a...
