Can I own a business in Samui?
Yes, but it depends on the type of business you seek to own. Foreigners can own and operate businesses in Samui, subject to certain restrictions. Under Thai law, some categories of business cannot be majority owned by foreigners, while others can, subject to certain conditions being met. Still others have no restrictions placed at all. The authority on this issue is Thailand s Alien Business Law. Use a search engine to find web sites with more details about this law.