Locations
Where in Thailand should you invest?
Eight markets, each with a different business environment, cost base and risk profile. These guides cover the practical questions investors and operators ask.
Guides
Business environment, tourism, property and industries
Choose the market that matches your sector and your appetite for hands-on operating work.
Central Thailand
Bangkok
The commercial centre and the default first base for market entry.
Read more →Andaman coast
Phuket
Thailand's most institutional resort market.
Read more →Gulf of Thailand
Koh Samui
Established resort island with premium positioning and constrained supply.
Read more →Gulf of Thailand
Koh Phangan
The emerging market of the Gulf islands, moving from backpacker to boutique.
Read more →Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai
Lower-cost base with strong talent, crafts and wellness sectors.
Read more →Eastern seaboard
Pattaya
High-volume tourism plus proximity to Thailand's industrial corridor.
Read more →Andaman coast
Krabi
Nature-led destination with room for experience businesses.
Read more →Gulf coast, near Bangkok
Hua Hin
Domestic-led resort town with wellness, golf and retirement demand.
Read more →Not sure which market fits?
Tell us your sector, budget and how hands-on you want to be. We will suggest the two or three markets worth visiting.