Thailand is a Southeast Asian, predominantly Buddhist kingdom almost equidistant between India and China. For centuries known by outsiders as Siam, Thailand has been something of a Southeast Asian migratory, cultural and religious crossroads.
With an area of some 510,000 square kilometres and a population of some 57 million, Thailand is approximately the same size as France. Thailand shares borders with Myanmar to the west and north, Laos to the northeast, Kampuchea to the West, and Malaysia to the south.
International Hot property has Identified and researched property in Thailand and has targeted Thialand as a potential investment property market but for those customers who want to use there asset for at least 30 days a year. Thailand due to its stunning scenery, fantastic beaches, wonderful people and all year round climate mean there is always likely to be a demand for Thailand property.

WHY INVEST IN THAILAND PROPERTY ?

Thailand's climate is tropical, high both in temperature and humidity, and dominated by monsoons. April and May are the hottest months of the year, when even the locals are moved to complain about the heat. June sees the beginning of the South West Monsoon, and brings with it the rainy season, which continues intermittently until the end of October. From November to the end of February the climate is much less trying with a cooling North East breeze and a reduction in the humidity level. This is also the main tourist season, and the best time to visit Thailand.The north and north-east are generally cooler than Bangkok in winter, and hotter in summer. In the far north, around Mae Hong Son temperatures can occasionally drop as low as 2oC.

The economy of Thailand is an emerging economy which is heavily export-dependent, with exports accounting for more than two thirds of GDP. The exchange rate is Baht 33.00/usd. Thailand has a GDP worth $8.5 trillion Baht (PPP), or US$ 627 billion (PPP). This classifies Thailand as the 2nd largest economy in Southeast Asia after Indonesia. Despite this, Thailand ranks midway in the wealth spread in Southeast Asia as it is the 4th richest nation according to GDP per capita, after Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia. It functions as an anchor economy for the neighboring developing economies of Laos, Burma, and Cambodia. Thailand's recovery from the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis depended mainly on exports, among various other factors. Thailand ranks high among the world's automotive export industries along with manufacturing of electronic goods. Most of Thailand's labour force is working in agriculture. However, the relative contribution of agriculture to GDP has declined while exports of goods and services have increased. Tourism revenues are on the rise. With the instability surrounding the recent coup and the military rule, however, the GDP growth of Thailand has settled at around 4-5% from previous highs of 5-7% under the previous civilian administration, as investor and consumer confidence has been degraded somewhat due to political uncertainty. The incumbent elected civilian administration under Samak Sundaravej in power since January 29, 2008 states that the economy will have grown by 5.5% to 6% by the end of 2008. Due to rising oil and food prices, the annual inflation rate for 2008 shot up to 9.2% in July; a 10-year high, but it will unlikely reach double digit rates later this year as oil and food prices are stabilizing.

Tourism makes a larger contribution to Thailand’s economy (typically about 6 percent of gross domestic product) than that of any other Asian nation. Most tourists come to Thailand for various reasons -- mostly for the beaches and relaxation, although with the recent insurgency in the South, Bangkok has seen a large increase in tourism over the past 4 years. Also, a sharp increase in American tourists has contributed largely to Thailand's economy even though the Baht is gaining strength to the dollar. In 2004 some 11 million tourists visited Thailand.

Thailand property whilst being a good investment needs to be properly researched due to the ownership laws in Thailand and International Hot Property only recommend property developments that are safe for it Investors. Whilst there is a good opportunity to earn high rental returns on Thailand property most people who buy here will do so for a lifestyle choice and want to use there asset at least 30 to 60 days a year and then get a rental return on the unused months. For these type of investments there are some fantastic opportunities with wonderful properties, some offering guaranteed rentals for at least two years before going into a rental pool.

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