can Anyone tell me were to start and were to find background info on legislation etc?

The book "How to Establish a Succesful Business in Thailand" provide you all the information you need. Then consult a meeting with a lawyer and take it from there.

Good luck.

The forum sponsor Sunbelt Asia could be a good start too.

Board of investment will give you all the info, they are on the net. BOT Thailand. Jim

The book "How to Establish a Succesful Business in Thailand" provide you all the information you need.

The author of that book is Philip Wylie by the way. I think he has written an update called something like "How to make money in Paradise". Just google on his name and you'll probably find it.