Archive for November, 2010

Why Offshore?

Why Offshore?

By informing yourself with respect to holding assets, doing [...]

Thailand Public Holidays

New Year’s Day
January 1

Chinese New Year
January-February (changes each year)

Makha Bucha Day
February-March (changes each year)

Chakri Day
April 6

Songkran Day
April 13 -14

National Labor Day
May 1

Coronation Day
May 5

Visakha Bucha Day
May (changes each year)

Half-Year Holiday
July 1

Asarnha Bucha Day
July (changes [...]

Thai Weights & Measures

The metric system was officially introduced by a law passed on December 17, 1923.  However, old Thai units are still in common use, especially for measurements of land which is often [...]

The US-Thai Amity Treaty

Benefits of the US Amity Treaty
The main benefit of the US amity Treaty is to act as an override in relation to the Foreign Business Act. In a nutshell as a result of the Treaty, American nationals have the same rights as Thai national with regards to owning and operating businesses in [...]