Statistics
Year by year, Thailand has become an increasingly popular destination among tourists .
As is evident from the statistics, the attractiveness of Thailand is growing steadily and, despite a slight slowdown in the global financial crisis over the past seven years, the flow of tourists has almost doubled.
|
Year |
Numbers of tourists. |
Change compared to last year % |
|
2011 |
19 098 323 |
+19,84 |
|
2010 |
15 936 400 |
+12,63 |
|
2009 |
14 149 841 |
-2,98 |
|
2008 |
14 584 220 |
+0,83 |
|
2007 |
14 464 228 |
+4,65 |
|
2006 |
13 821 802 |
+20,01 |
|
2005 |
11 516 936 |
-1,15 |
At the same time an increasing number of tourists are beginning to consider Thailand as a place not only for a short rest, but also as a "summer residence" either renting a holiday villa or house or buying real estate.
Here, the soft tropical climate, beautiful ecological environment, economic stability and pleasantly affordable prices really make Thailand a haven for a relaxing and peaceful stay.
The inhabitants of Thailand are very friendly and welcoming, they are unobtrusive and life is very comfortable living with them side by side.
Here you can escape from the hustle and bustle of civilization. If you desire to remain alone you can do, or enjoy the tranquility in the company of very close friends.
After Pattaya, Phuket is one of the fastest growing tropical areas in Thailand.
Phukets infrastructure has invested huge amounts of money with the construction of the international airport, high-quality roads, construction of luxury hotels and modern shopping centers, medical clinics, and the opening of schools that meet international standards as well as exquisite restaurants and prestigious golf and yacht clubs.
A few figures
Within Phuket and its surrounding areas, the value of land and real estate is growing steadily.
The quality of construction meets international standards, and the costs of work and purchase of materials is significantly lower than that of Europe.
The combination of low property taxes and a minimum fee for the registration of its sale, make the process even more profitable and enjoyable.
The price at the start of construction is usually approximately 20-30% lower than Europe.
After payment of all registration fees and associated costs for the issue of ownership, investment in construction itself can usually bring no less than 20% net profits.
If investment in the villa is not for personal use, but purely resale, the investment can become even more profitable without running expenses.
Recently, more and more purchases of real estate in Phuket are for personal and family members use.
During times that the property is vacant the rental market is also a great investment, with values increasing every year (on average by 3-4% per year).
Another investment benefit to generate income, which with proper management and an average occupancy of 70%,
can produce up to 8-9% profits per annum (after accounting for the costs of servicing and marketing this should be about 5-6% of net income).
With regard to this ARPARI villas project, after buying them you can rent both independently and through a management company that will take care of all organizational aspects.
Depending on the season, the income derived from renting a villa for rent, will be from 100,000 to 180,000 baht a month.
This will not only fully recover all the investments for several years, but you will have a stable income over a long period and also occasional use of your villa as a "second home".
Рolitical component of the investment
Thailand has economic stability which is the envy of many countries. Even in the most difficult times of global financial crisis in 2008-2009,
the national currency, the Thai Baht remained stable. As to did foreign investment which remained safe and protected from the encroachment of privatization and nationalization (remember the countries of South America).
All the ruling parties in Thailand are aware of the importance of foreign investment - this is what keeps the countrys economy positive having been built up over decades.
This opinion has been followed by all ruling parties and not squandered for the sake of short-term political rewards.
Therefore, no matter what party has come to power in this country, they do not take hasty decisions in regards to foreign investment.
In addition, Thailand is a United Kingdom, perhaps unlike anywhere else in the world, whereby the King really enjoys unlimited respect and is the guarantor of stability.
The best proof of the attractiveness of Thailand for investment can be considered from the fact that from year to year, their volumes continue to increase.
For example, in 2009 it was 6.2 billion U.S. dollars, in 2010 it was 6.6 billion U.S. dollars and in 2011 it was 13.1 billion - this trend still persists.
During the period of the global financial crisis, property prices in Phuket have not changed and are still steadily growing.
Thus, investment in Thailand Real Estate - it's high profitability and minimum risk.