• Ever-popular destination for UK holiday-makers
• Paradise on earth? – Stunning beaches, ancient cities, exotic food and fascinating people.
• The relatively undiscovered nature of Thailand means that property prices here remain far below those in the more established European markets, although they are growing quickly and strongly (around 10- 15% a year).
• Culturally very eastern, but with a strong alignment with the western world.
• Strong pound favours investment
• No capital gains tax for private investors, and low ongoing taxes.
• Very cheap cost of living and one of the cheapest places to fly to in Asia from all over the world.
• Good value properties with real growth potential, especially as the main far-eastern economies continue their recovery.
• Rental potential is great, due to increased government spending luring growing numbers of tourists.
• The completion of the Suvarnabhumi - Bangkok International Airport (SBIA) is expected to spur growth in commercial property markets in eastern Bangkok as well as make Thailand even more accessible by air.