Rob5lax

On 1/25/2019 at 7:19 PM, khunPer said:

I know about quite a number of succesful expats starting business in Thailand, but I'm not one myself, as I from the beginning did not want to make business in Thailand. I also met a number of expats that failed, and they seem to outnumber the number that made it.

I’ve found the failures outweigh the successes by a large multiple in excess of the standard win/loss rations for startups (which is low).

I’ve begun to make notes on the reasons.  Underestimating the Thai way of doing business slightly out weights those who have courted disaster working with a Thai love interest.

Thanks for reply

HI Forum,

I’m compiling stories about expats finding business success in SE Asia.  I’m hoping to discover new examples to add to the collection for Thailand.

To succeed in Thailand as an expat obstacles are high.  Most people don’t speak the language well enough or at all.  Creating an running a compliant business is expensive and requires lots of time in procedures.  Getting a work permit depends on circumstances.

I’m interested in the self-starters and entrepreneurs, not company men brought form overseas.  I’m also focused on the details such  those who build under a spouse, who embed themselves into Thai companies or institutions, and demographics (male, female, old, young).  Basically the Jim Thompsons of the last few years.

I’m happy to share results with contributors of meaningful content.  I’ve already interviewed expats ranging from millionaires to those simply supplementing outside revenue streams.  Kindly post  or email to [email protected]

Cheers,

Robert 

Good advice already posted.

You gave detail in excess of the question and I have a question on that detail if you don’t mind.

You wrote - “It got a bit heated and the police came, Cambodians all ran and police asked me what happened, I explained and said I'm not going til I get my passport back. “  Then you’re cuffed - seems like detail missing.

What were your actions specifically that got you cuffed?    Were the cops at fault or did you invite trouble by being aggressive or showing anger toward the police?