Guides · 33 sourced guides
Doing business and living in Bangkok
Sourced, dated guides to company setup, visas and work permits, tax, offices and everyday services, linked to the businesses listed in our directory.
Every guide lists its sources. Last reviewed 30 October 2026.
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Company Setup in Thailand
Set up a business in Bangkok: company registration, Foreign Business Act limits, FBL, BOI, Treaty of Amity, bank accounts, branches and closing down.
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BOI Promotion in Thailand: Incentives, Eligibility and How to Apply
How Thailand's BOI promotion works: corporate tax holidays, 100% foreign ownership, land and work-permit rights, minimum investment and the application steps.
C2Company Setup in Thailand
Foreign Business Act Thailand: What Foreigners Can and Cannot Own
Thailand's Foreign Business Act in plain English: the 50% test, Lists 1-3, intra-group exemptions, minimum capital of 2M/3M THB and nominee penalties.
C3Company Setup in Thailand
Foreign Business Licence (FBL) in Thailand: Requirements, Fees and Timeline
Apply for a Thai Foreign Business Licence: 3M THB capital, the 60-day decision rule, fees of 0.5% of capital (20,000-250,000 THB) and approval odds.
C4Company Setup in Thailand
How to Close a Company in Thailand: Dissolution and Liquidation Step by Step
Close a Thai limited company: special resolution, DBD dissolution within 14 days, creditor notices, tax clearance, VAT deregistration and final liquidation.
C5Company Setup in Thailand
How to Open a Business Bank Account in Thailand (Corporate and Personal)
How to open a Thai corporate bank account: documents, director presence, KYC questions, the capital deposit, FET forms and current Bank of Thailand rules.
C6Company Setup in Thailand
How to Register a Company in Thailand (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
Register a Thai limited company step by step: 2 shareholders, 25% paid-up capital, flat DBD fees of about 5,900 THB, timelines and foreign-ownership rules.
C7Company Setup in Thailand
Representative Office vs Branch vs Subsidiary in Thailand
Compare a Thai representative office, branch and subsidiary: permitted activities, 3M THB capital, licences, tax on profits and remittances, costs and timing.
C8Company Setup in Thailand
US-Thai Treaty of Amity: How Americans Can Own 100% of a Thai Company
How Americans own 100% of a Thai company under the US-Thai Treaty of Amity: eligibility, excluded sectors, the certification steps and costs.
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Office Space and Registered Address in Bangkok
Lease an office or use a virtual office in Bangkok: rents by district, contracts, Land Office registration and which address works for DBD, VAT and permits.
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O1Office Space and Registered Address in Bangkok
Leasing Office Space in Bangkok: Districts, Rents, Contracts and Registration
Lease office space in Bangkok: CBD districts, grade A vs B rents, 3-year terms, deposits, Land Office registration for longer leases, stamp duty and tax.
O2Office Space and Registered Address in Bangkok
Virtual Office and Registered Address in Bangkok: What Works for DBD, VAT and Work Permits
Can a Thai company use a virtual office? What the DBD, Revenue Department, Immigration and Department of Employment accept, costs, red flags and a checklist.
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Tax and Accounting in Thailand
Corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, payroll, personal income tax and the annual audit for Thai companies, with deadlines in one calendar.
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Accounting and Audit Requirements for Thai Companies
What every Thai company must file: Accounting Act bookkeeping, annual CPA audit, AGM within 4 months, DBD e-Filing, PND.50 within 150 days and penalties.
T2Tax and Accounting in Thailand
Corporate Income Tax in Thailand: Rates, SME Rates, Filing Deadlines
Thai corporate income tax: 20% rate, SME rates of 0/15/20%, PND.51 and PND.50 deadlines, deductible expense limits, losses and dividend tax, with examples.
T3Tax and Accounting in Thailand
Payroll and Social Security in Thailand: Employer Guide
Thai payroll for employers: SSO 5% on wages capped at 17,500 THB from 2026, PND.1, Workmen's Compensation, minimum wage, 120-day maternity leave and severance.
T4Tax and Accounting in Thailand
Personal Income Tax for Expats in Thailand: Residency, Rates and Foreign Income
Thai income tax for foreigners: 180-day residency, 0-35% rates, allowances, the 2024 rule on remitted foreign income, PND.90/91 deadlines and LTR 17%.
T5Tax and Accounting in Thailand
VAT Registration in Thailand: The 1.8M THB Threshold, PP.30 Filing and Tax Invoices
Thai VAT: 7% rate to 30 September 2027, 1.8M THB registration threshold, Por Por 01, PP.30 and PP.36 deadlines, exempt supplies, invoices and penalties.
T6Tax and Accounting in Thailand
Withholding Tax in Thailand: Rates, PND Forms and Deadlines for Businesses
Thai withholding tax for companies: rates of 1-10%, payments abroad at 15%/10% on PND.54, PND.1/3/53/54 deadlines, 50 Tawi certificates and treaty relief.
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Work Permits and Visas in Thailand
Which visa and work permit fits you: Non-B with a work permit, LTR, SMART S or DTV. Requirements, employer rules, fees and timelines for Bangkok.
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V2Work Permits and Visas in Thailand
Thailand Business Visa (Non-Immigrant B): Requirements, Extension and Tips
Thailand Non-Immigrant B visa: e-Visa application, one-year extension rules (2M THB capital, 4 Thai staff, salary minimums), fees and common pitfalls.
V1Work Permits and Visas in Thailand
Thai Work Permit Guide 2026: Requirements, Documents, Fees and Process
How to get a Thai work permit: employer capital of 2M THB and 4 Thai staff per foreigner, documents, government fees, WP3 timing and renewals.
V3Work Permits and Visas in Thailand
Thailand DTV (Destination Thailand Visa): Remote Work, Requirements and Limits
Destination Thailand Visa for remote workers: 5-year multiple entry, 180-day stays, 500,000 THB funds, about 10,000 THB fee, tax and what you cannot do.
V4Work Permits and Visas in Thailand
Thailand LTR Visa (Long-Term Resident): Categories, Requirements and Tax Benefits
Thailand's Long-Term Resident visa: four categories, income and asset thresholds, USD 50,000 insurance, 50,000 THB fee, 17% tax rate and how to apply.
V5Work Permits and Visas in Thailand
Thailand SMART Visa in 2026: What Is Left After the BOI Overhaul (SMART S for Startups)
SMART Visa after the 2025 BOI overhaul: SMART T, E and I closed, SMART S for startup founders remains. Requirements, 600,000 THB deposit, fee and LTR option.
Along the river · 12 guides
Living and working in Bangkok
G1Coworking
Coworking Spaces in Bangkok by BTS and MRT Station (2026 Prices)
Bangkok coworking spaces grouped by BTS and MRT station, with day-pass and monthly prices taken from each operator's own website in October 2026.
G2Clinics
English-Speaking Dentists in Bangkok: Published Prices and How to Choose (2026)
What dental treatment costs in Bangkok, from cleaning to implants, using the price lists clinics publish themselves, plus how to check a dentist's licence and compare quotes.
G3Legal & Finance
Hiring Your First Employee in Thailand: Contracts, Payroll, Social Security and Severance (2026)
What a Bangkok company must do when it hires staff: employment contracts, the minimum wage, social security at 5% + 5%, PND.1 withholding, the new Employee Welfare Fund from 2027, probation, notice and statutory severance.
G4Legal & Finance
How to Choose an Accounting Firm in Bangkok: Questions, Fees and Red Flags
A practical checklist for choosing an accounting firm in Bangkok: what the law requires, typical monthly fees, how to check a CPA licence and the questions to ask before you sign.
G5Education
International Schools in Bangkok by Area: 2026/27 Fees and Commutes
Bangkok international schools grouped by area, from Sukhumvit and Bang Na to the riverside, Rama 9 and Don Mueang, with 2026/27 tuition and one-time fees from each school's own fee schedule.
G6Muay Thai
Muay Thai in Bangkok for Beginners: Gyms by Area and Drop-In Prices (2026)
Where to train Muay Thai in Bangkok as a beginner: gyms grouped by BTS and MRT area, published drop-in prices, what a first class involves, what to bring and how to choose a gym.
G7Real Estate
Renting a Condo in Bangkok as a Foreigner: Deposits, Contracts and the 2025 Tenant Rules
How renting a condo in Bangkok works for foreigners: what to check before you sign, the deposit cap and other tenant protections in force since September 2025, and the TM30 address report.
G8Legal & Finance
Restaurant and Bar Licences in Bangkok: Food, Liquor and Entertainment Permits Explained (2026)
The licences a restaurant or bar in Bangkok needs: the food establishment licence or notification, the excise liquor licence, the entertainment place licence, alcohol sale hours, closing times and the foreign ownership rule.
G9Coworking
Serviced Office Prices in Bangkok (2026): What a Private Office Really Costs
Published 2026 prices for serviced offices in Bangkok from Regus, Spaces, HQ, WeWork, FOUND, UnionSPACE and others, and how to turn per-day rates into a monthly budget.
G10Transport
Suvarnabhumi Airport to Central Bangkok: Rail Link, Taxi, Grab and Bus Compared
How to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) into Bangkok: Airport Rail Link fares and hours, where to find the public taxi rank and what the meter adds up to, Grab pickup points, the S1 bus and private transfers.
G11Legal & Finance
Thai Company Annual Filing Calendar 2027: Every Monthly and Yearly Deadline
A month-by-month compliance calendar for a Thai limited company with a 31 December year-end: VAT, withholding tax, SSO, audit, AGM, Bor Or Jor 5, DBD e-filing, PND.50 and PND.51.
G12Visa Services
Visa Extension in Bangkok: Doing It Yourself vs Using an Agent (2026)
How to extend a Thai visa at Chaeng Wattana yourself: the TM.7 form, documents, 1,900 THB fee and timing, plus what a legitimate visa agent can and cannot do for you.