Best REITs & Infrastructure Fund Management in Thailand (2024)

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Thailand also has a strong rental market for Thai locals, tourists, and expats. This makes Thailand an excellent option for property investors. Short-term rentals are an option for some properties (but not all properties allow this). This means investors can access the tourist market.

Just like the other Asian countries, REIT investment is the same in Thailand as well. For investment, you must have a brokerage account, but it is advised to have a local broker in contact. You can also buy shares with the help of foreign brokers, but their transaction fees are a bit high, which is around 50 USD.

Some of the top companies in this area that often attract foreign investors include precious metals, mineral fuels, rubber industry, raw materials, smart electronics, and electrical machinery. Having a successful import and export company can be a great investment opportunity in Thailand.

China was the leading foreign investor in Thailand in 2023, with Singapore in second place and the United States ranked third with 40 projects valued at $2.3 billion.

The Pruksa Real Estate Plc is the largest real estate company in Thailand. It is listed in Thailand's Stock Exchange. During the past 28 years, it has develops 654 projects with a total units of 230,112 valued at USD 14.797 billion.

Generally, foreigners are not allowed to directly purchase land in Thailand. Simply put, Thai laws prohibit foreigners from owning land in their own name, although theoretically there is an exception but it is yet to be seen in practice.

Business Visas

Foreigners who wish to work, conduct business or undertake investment activities in Thailand must apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa at the Royal Thai Embassies or Royal Thai Consulates-General.

Can you invest in US stocks from Thailand? ›

Invest with THB

You can invest in US stocks with THB without having to exchange currency by yourself. Place your order as a market order in THB amount. Dime! will exchange your THB cash into USD for you through the system of Kiatnakin Phatra Bank and place your buy orders right away.

How much it costs to live in Thailand per month will differ based on individual needs, wants, and budgets. As the food and utility costs are affordable in Thailand, you can expect to shell out anywhere between $650 to $3,000 per month — which is around 2.6 times less than what you'd spend living each month in the U.S.

Tourism activities are the most profitable businesses in Thailand. With millions of persons traveling to Thailand yearly, it would be hard to not succeed in this domain. All you have to do is place your business in a tourist area and offer high-quality services.

Conclusion. Thailand offers options for just about any budget. It's possible to get by on THB20,000 per month and it's possible to spend THB20,000 in a single day. To retire in Thailand comfortably with Western standards of living, we recommend budgeting THB50,000–100,000 per month.

SET) is the only stock exchange in Thailand. Founded on 30 April 1975, it is ASEAN's 3rd largest after Indonesia Stock Exchange and Singapore Exchange by market capitalization at US$489.95 billion (both SET and mai) as of November 2023.