Thailand continues to be one of the faster-growing economies in Southeast Asia

Economy is estimated to grow 6.1% in 2010

Bangkok property prices are rising

Well developed business infrastructure

The living costs are very low and the lifestyle offered can meet the highest standards

Foreigners cannot own land in Thailand

Pollution - choking air pollution on Bangkok roads, mostly due to no enforcement against a small % of vagrantly violating vehicles

The weakness of the euro against the Thai baht has contributed to a drop-off in tourist numbers