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Koh Phangan is ideal for the business person who wishes to host a business retreat, open a resort, or invest in a rapidly appreciating market. Tourism is a rapidly growing industry as the major resorts begin to make their home in Koh Phan Ngan. [more]
Credit Cards Use on Phangan Island
Using your credit cards safely in Koh Phangan means just taking extra precaution in where you use your card and how often you use it. If you are from the United States, you may notice the difference in using your credit cards safely from the way you use them in your hometown. Credit cards are not as popular on ... read more. |
Island International Law Group in Koh Phangan
As the premier player in the law industry, Koh Phangan's Island International Law Group is there for the people. The Island International Law Group helps protect an individual's rights no matter what they have been wronged in.... read more. |
Koh Phangan ATMs
Koh Phangan ATMs are one of the highest used pieces of equipment on the entire island. Since Koh Phangan is a popular tourist place for both first time vacationers and frequent visitors alike, local currency is something that is often needed, and the ATMs of the main Thai banks provide the easiest way to obtain... read more. |
Koh Phangan banks
Koh Phangan has many banks on its relatively small island. While the banks are operating mostly with Thailand currency, it is also fairly easy to obtain some of the other foreign currencies. Most banks hold U.S currency, and while they don't necessarily use it often on the island, most banks use it to exchange ... read more. |
Koh Phangan Exchange Rate
An often reported problem travelers and backpackers have when they make their way through Thailand is the Koh Phangan exchange rate. The Koh Phangan exchange rate from Thai Baht to Euro or from Thai Baht to Dollar changes minutely each day as the currency market fluctuates. You can quickly check current Koh Pha... read more. |
Koh Phangan government offices
Location: Thongsala
Koh Phangan has a multitude of government offices spread throughout the island, most in and around the local business locations, with many more in the more residential area of Thongsala Town. These Koh Phangan government offices and agencies are constantly growing as new offices are being built up to accommodat... read more. |
Koh Phangan police station
Location: Haad Rin
Before traveling to Koh Phangan, it is wise to have a little knowledge about the Koh Phangan police station and the way it operates around the island. Some knowledge of the Koh Phangan police station may make your visit to the island a bit safer. The Koh Phangan main police station is located near Haad Rin Beac... read more. |
Koh Phangan Standard Business Hours
Businesses can be rather busy in Koh Phangan, especially during the summer months and the Full Moon Party. Businesses and retailers in the main portions of this island paradise stay very busy in spite of the island's population of 8,000 - thanks to all the visitors. It is important to know the Koh Phangan stand... read more. |
Phangan Animal Care (PAC) in Ao Ban Tai
Location: Ao Ban Tai
Phangan Animal Care in Koh Phangan (better known as PAC) is the only veterinary service on all of Koh Phangan. Phangan Animal Care in Koh Phangan has been in business since late 2001, and it opened as a simple non-profit clinic for injured or sick animals or those needing vaccination or neuters. Phangan Animal ... read more. |
Phangan Batik Internet Service in Thongsala
Location: Thongsala
One of the toughest things about being in Koh Phangan is the lack of good internet services for a cheap price, which is why the Koh Phangan Batik Internet Service was established. In business since 1996, the Koh Phangan Batik Internet Service is now one of the most popular places among tourists and residents al... read more. |
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Koh Phangan is also an excellent place to set up as a developer, as ex-pats build or buy homes at an ever increasing rate. The development is in its beginning stages, and the savvy developer can make quite the profit-buying while the market is still new and prices are low, and selling high when the masses find this lovely island. Koh Phangan is slated to become one of Southeast Asia's premier lifestyle destinations.
Getting to Phan Ngan takes a little planning-everyone still has to take the ferry onto the island itself, but the process isn't too painful.
Business Etiquette
When you are lying on the beach or taking a trek through the forest on a mountain bike it can be very easy to forget about professional curtesy. While the average backpacker may be content to travel from beach to restaurant with an unshaven face and dirty clothes, the business traveller can not afford to do so.
Do not assume politeness is the same the world over. It isn't. There are a few Thai-specific rules of conduct you should know if you do not wish to be rude. The Thai people are generally mild mannered and extremely polite. While this will make your stay in Koh Phangan (or anywhere else in Thailand) quite pleasant, it means that if you offend, you will have a very hard time trying to figure out what it is you have done. Keep these rules in mind and you will be fine:
Shoes
This is perhaps the biggest difference between Western and Eastern culture. Before entering a shop, home, or place of business, look outside the door. If you see a pile of shoes, this is your cue to take off your shoes before entering. This is the single biggest complaint Thai people have of Westerners. Remember, you are a guest in someone else's country.
Feet
The feet are considered the dirtiest, most profane part of the human body. Using your feet to point at something, to hold open a door, step on something you then give to someone else, etc. is considered extremely rude and unhygienic. When in a group, do not cross your legs, as this will either show someone the bottom of your feet, or cause you to point your foot at someone. Propping your feet up on a chair or bench is also discourteous.
Head
While feet are the dirtiest part of the human body, the head is considered the most sacred. Do not touch a Thai person's head. It is best to forego touching a Thai entirely.
Greeting
Most business people will be familiar with the Western handshake. If you wish to raise your esteem in the eyes of a Thai, greet him or her with the wai. Put your hands together in front of your chest and bow slightly. The wai is appropriate for all persons except for children and service people.
When you are introduced, use the person's first name, preceded by the word Khun (pronounced \"khoon\"). For example, if you meet someone named Chan Kittiporn, you would address her as Khun Chan. Thais do not, as a rule, address people by their last name. The use of 'Khun' is formality enough.
Volume
Speak in a calm, quiet voice, even when upset. Raising your voice is a sign of loss of control. The Thai person will likely feel embarrassed for you, but will not otherwise be tempted to give in.
Business Cards
Bring a large supply. The exchanging of business cards is considered essential in any business transaction. Be sure to include your position and title on your business cards, or the business person may become suspicious of your intentions.
Business Lunches and Dinners
It is quite common in Thailand to combine business with pleasure. One might call it a national pastime. Business lunches and dinners are quite common. Whoever extended the invitation is the one who is expected to pay for the entire group. If there is some uncertainty over who invited whom, the oldest member or highest ranking member of the group is expected to pay. Do not refuse this courtesy if you accept an invitation to lunch or dinner-it is considered quite rude.
The foreign business person is not expected to know everything about the culture. If you keep these tips in mind, and make an effort to learn a word or two of Thai, your business contacts will appreciate your efforts and make allowances for inadvertent mistakes.
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