wineguy

I just found a new one in Sihanoukville >> "The Small Green Guest house Restaurant & Bar" great menu & all done by a professional Chef from Europe.

It is located behind the Caltex Service Station.

It is good to see other members Of TV putting their good & bad experience om here because they are so many ex-pats coming here now from Thailand & I am being contacted every day by people in Thailand wanting info about Cambodia.

Keep them coming as i am also learning about some new places.

Cheers Tony.

I'm going to Siam Reap in early February. Any information on hotels and restauraunts would be helpful.

Thanks

Wineguy

These people that call themselves "terrorists are nothing but uneducated cowards.

Does anyone know of any wineries in Thailand? I saw a bottle of fruit wine when I was in Bangkok but failed to get any info from the bottle. If anyone has any leads or information I'd appreciate it.

Thank you

...I do ferment my red wines on the skins...

Oh, so that's how it works. Silly me, I was only thinking of the grape juice I buy in the supermarket. Now your vinification is making more sense to me. Thank you for the patience you had with me.

Sorry, I can't help you with the address of vintners in Thailand.

Best of luck with your project!

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Maestro

Thanks for your replies and advice.

Wineguy

De gustibus non est disputandum. Like I said, all that matters is that people buy it. I have never tasted wine fermented from grape juice alone, without the grape skin, and therefore cannot compare it to real wine. Everybody to his own taste, just like I prefer certain wines over others.

In Thailand, I believe, Australian wines of the Penfolds brand are currently in vogue in the higher price class. If you can match that taste, you should do well with good marketing.

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Maestro

Again I thank you for your reply and information. Also I do ferment my red wines on the skins. Whites, of course, don't ferment on the skins. I'll buy a bottle of Penfolds and see how I compare. I do enjoy some of the Auzzie wines.

Thank you again for your help.

Wineguy

the juice would be grape juice. I've been making wine this way for 13 years.

I assumed you would be using grape juice, but in my book it still is not real wine. But if you can get people to buy it, that’s all that matters.

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Maestro

Thank you for your repoy. I should clarify again. The juice I would be using is sourced from all over the world, France, Italy Chile , California and a host of other areas. Sourced from regions that are world renown for there variatal grapes.This is not a hobby for me , it's a successful business.

Again, thank you for your imput and any ideas or comments are truly appreciated.

Thank you

Wineguy

I'm more along the lines of importing juice and then processing in Thailand

That should make quite a unique “wine”. Good business, if your promotion strategy will get people to acquire a taste for it.

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Maestro

I guess I should clarify, the juice would be grape juice. I've been making wine this way for 13 years. There are some obstacles to overcome for working in Thailand but I'll keep researching. Thanks for the imput.

Wineguy

Problem here is that duties and taxes on wines are very high, and are levied on both domestic and imports alike.

Given the milieu of the present vintners here, I'm not sure it's a wise investment area for a foreigner.

Regards

Any information or thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks

Wineguy

You have to get a liscense to produce any sort of alchohol in thailand, even for alternative fuels.

This liscense are auctioned on a quota basis per jungwat.

Eg. A jungwat may be allocated 15 liscenses. These are auctioned off to the highest bidder for a certain number of years. (and usually incur yearly rentals as well)

For more info. look in to the thai department of energy website.

Sorry I can't post a link, I seem to have miss placed it. Just google it.

If you decide to the dodgy and make "backyard grog" & get caught you are really in a world of <deleted>.....

Cheers,

Soundman.

Thanks for the information, I wonder if it would be possible to piggyback or just produce under the umbrella of an excisting company? Any ideas?

Thanks again

Wineguy

Trying to find information on liquor laws pertaining to production (wine) Any info would be appreciated.

Thank you

Im sure this has been asked numerous times before so appologies if thats the case. I've looked back a few pages but can't find a relevant thread.

I've been working online for the past 4 yrs with something unusual and my ability to make a reasonable income is decreasing for various reasons.

Apart from that i am also bored with my work and feel im at the stage in my life where im ready for a new challenge. I have built up a small nest egg and am quite keen to try running a small business. I have been in Bangkok for 2 years and am keen to remain here.

I have 3 friends in Bangkok who are all young business owners. Previously, two of them were in the same position as i am now (similar age and experience) and their businesses are currently doing reasonably well and have been for some time. The thing which continues to put me off is all the negative postings i read on here. When i discuss this with them they tell me that all the negative stuff comes from people who have never tried it for themselves.

I am therefore keen to listen to advice from people who have actually experienced buying/starting and running a business in Thailand. If you are such a person i would be very grateful if you could post your thoughts here.

Many thanks.

I've been doing a little research myself. Initially it looks like there are quite a few hoops to jump through but like anything good planning and research will paint the picture. I'm still trying to find more information mysekf. There are some good ideas and helpful people here. If I find anything in my search I'll pass it on.

Ok thanks sbk.....found the international site in english.

What is the address for the international site in english?

Thanks

Thai Hotel Association

Thanks , I'll have a look

Located where? On another note, is Google not working where you are?

Pardon my presumption,I was to believe that this being the Thai forum one would assume I meant Thailand. Next time I'll be sure to clarify for folks such as yourself.

Located where? On another note, is Google not working where you are?

Nice. How do you think most people find this place?

Central, Sofitel, Novotel, and the usual array of Sheretons, Hyatts, and Holiday Inns.

If you go to the hotel links at the bottom of the page you can see detailed listings of many hotels that will give you a pretty good idea of what's what in Thai hotels.

Thank you, I'll have a look.

W

As part of my research into a new business , I need information on what some of the larger hotel and restauraunt chains are. Preferably higher end. Maybe even outlets (larger ones) that sell liqour (Wine) in particular.

Thank you

I have just invested in the new project @THE RIVER, bangkok.

I am having conflicting info re: profitable tax upon sale , as a non thai resident.

Considering its still totally off plan, as in, not started, anything could change between now and completion, but does anyone have an actual experience?

I have been told 3.3%, which just sounds fab! Almost too good to be true!

I had a very quick look at these places when I was in Bangkok recently. Out of curiosity what range are they in?

Hi,

It really depends on your project, your businesse expertise, your knoewldge of the market.

I would suggest speaking to some legal advisors to consider your options.

Thank you for your imput.I am still trying to nail down details (Large and Small) at this end. Legal advuce at some point to direct me to the correct company formation will be crucial.

Thanks again and any other comments are appreciated.

Can't seem to find a definative answer on how to put a business together. The varios diatribes seem to indicate either quite an expence to set up a business ie: permits licences hoops etc... Would joint ventures be something to look into? Working under a large corporation would seem to simplify things somewhat.If I have a product that would interest certain corporations (and I believe I do ) I'm thinking it might be simpler to do it under thier umbrella. Am I off base here?

I am thinking of starting a business in Thailand ( Bangkok) . It will involve light manufacturing and the hiring of some employees . The business will sell product in Thailand as well as exporting to other countries. I would need to rent or lease approximately 1500 sq. ft. in a commercial area or possibly an industrial park of some sort,I don't know if there is a Thai equivalent to our industrial parks in Canada. This is day one for research so I am asking for any help, comments or suggestions regarding setting up a business (from permits visas required and or licences) Perhaps some insight in operating a business in Thailand. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks

The good news is you can own this business 100% as a foreigner. You will need a factory license. If you or other foreigners are working in the company, you will need a work permit. If you do not have BOI approval, the registered capital is 2 million Baht per work permit.

www.sunbeltasiagroup.com

Thank you for your reply. Could you please elaborate on the following; What does a factory licence entail and cost and what is a BOI approval? Also , if I am only in a supervisor or managerial role do I still need a work permit?

I am thinking of starting a business in Thailand ( Bangkok) . It will involve light manufacturing and the hiring of some employees . The business will sell product in Thailand as well as exporting to other countries. I would need to rent or lease approximately 1500 sq. ft. in a commercial area or possibly an industrial park of some sort,I don't know if there is a Thai equivalent to our industrial parks in Canada. This is day one for research so I am asking for any help, comments or suggestions regarding setting up a business (from permits visas required and or licences) Perhaps some insight in operating a business in Thailand. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks