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Thailand
Living, work, immigration, education & business — official links and practical guides
Key Facts
Currency
THB
Region
Southeast Asia
Population
71.67M
GDP (current US$)
$526.52B
GDP per capita
$7,347
Corporate tax
20%
VAT / GST
7%
Top income tax
35%
Capital gains
0%
Source: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0) · 2024
Major cities
All cities (6) →More cities (30)
Major population centres. Source: GeoNames (CC-BY).
Samut Prakan Samut Prakan Mueang Nonthaburi Nonthaburi Chon Buri Chon Buri Phra Pradaeng Samut Prakan Bang Khae Bangkok Hat Yai Songkhla Pak Kret Nonthaburi Sai Mai Bangkok Si Racha Chon Buri Latkrabang Bangkok Watthana Bangkok Khlong Sam Wa Bangkok Bang Khun Thian Bangkok Lat Krabang Bangkok Chatuchak Bangkok Ban Khlong Prawet Bangkok Chom Thong Bangkok Nong Chok Bangkok Lampang Lampang Nong Khaem Bangkok Bang Kapi Bangkok Bueng Kum Bangkok Kabin Buri Prachin Buri Surat Thani Surat Thani Udon Thani Udon Thani Din Daeng Bangkok Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan Bang Sue Bangkok Ban Samae Dam Bangkok
Living
Housing
Renting and buying property in Thailand — typical rents, deposits, contracts, and official tenancy rules.
Healthcare
How the Thailand healthcare system works — public vs private care, eligibility, and costs for residents and visitors.
Insurance
Insurance in Thailand — health, travel, and digital-nomad cover, what is mandatory, and how to choose a plan.
Work
Jobs
Where to find jobs in Thailand — major job boards, in-demand sectors, and how to apply.
Employers
Major employers hiring in Thailand, with links to their official careers pages.
Government Jobs
Public-sector and civil-service hiring in Thailand — the official government job portal.
Salaries
Typical salaries by role in Thailand — pay ranges, taxes, and cost-of-living context.
Immigration & Mobility
Work Visa
Work permit categories, eligibility, sponsorship, application steps, and processing times.
Startup Visa
Entrepreneur and startup visa programs, investment thresholds, and application criteria.
Student Visa
Student visa categories, eligibility, required documents, work rights, and application steps.
Tourist Visa
Tourist and visitor visa requirements, visa-free entry, duration, and application steps.
Permanent Residency
Permanent residency and golden-visa paths: eligibility, required years, investment thresholds, and official checklists.
Citizenship
Naturalization and citizenship-by-investment: residence years, language and civics tests, dual-citizenship rules, and multi-passport planning.
Employment & Labor
Hiring rules, employment contracts, payroll, social insurance, and EOR options.
Digital Nomad Visa
Remote-work visa programs, income requirements, duration, taxes, and application steps.
Education
Universities
Top universities in Thailand, admissions, tuition, and international-student support.
Online Courses
Online learning relevant to Thailand — accredited platforms, local MOOCs, and language courses.
Scholarships
Scholarships and financial aid for studying in Thailand — government, university, and international programs.
Study Abroad
How to study in Thailand as an international student — application steps, student visas, and living costs.
Business
Company Registration
Entity types, registration process, required documents, costs, and official registries.
Business Banking
Opening business and personal bank accounts, remote options, required documents, and fees.
Investment
Foreign investment rules, incentives, investment promotion agencies, and restricted sectors.
Tax System
Corporate tax, VAT/GST, personal income tax, capital gains, and filing obligations.
Import & Export
Customs procedures, duties, de minimis thresholds, EORI/registration, and restricted goods.
Trademark & IP
Trademark registration, patents, copyright, official IP offices, and filing costs.
Compliance
Corporate, tax, employment, data-protection, AML/KYC, trade and AI compliance — official regulators and registries.
Corporate Compliance
Annual filings, registered-agent and beneficial-ownership obligations, and the official company registry.
Tax Compliance
Filing calendars, registration thresholds and the official tax authority.
Employment Compliance
Mandatory contracts, payroll and social-insurance registration, and the official labor authority.
Privacy & Data Protection
Data-protection regime (GDPR/CCPA/PIPL and local laws), registration duties, and the official supervisory authority.
AML & KYC
Anti-money-laundering and customer-due-diligence obligations, regulated activities, and the official financial regulator.
Import & Export Compliance
Customs registration, controlled/restricted goods, sanctions screening, and the official customs authority.
AI Regulations
AI governance regime (EU AI Act and local frameworks), risk tiers, transparency duties, and the official authority.