7 Things to know before you open a café in Thailand.

Hello boys and girls!
I want to share with you what I learn by opening a coffee shop in Thailand.
How much was it? And is it worth it?
If you have any questions leave it in a comments below :)

[@zebbyfir1051]

Awesome cafe! Takes a lot of courage to this, I’ll remember white buns for when I’m there

[@mascotgin]

Thank you:)

[@mtcbdth]

The best wishes to you guys! 👌🏼

[@mascotgin]

Thank you.:). Really kind , im working on new video now on our second cafe- coming soon:D

[@russell3038]

Nice job! you guys are a great couple. My GF and I are toying with the idea of opening a cocktail bar in evening / Brunch in the day place in Thailand so this video has been really helpful! I'm a chef but have been doing market research for the past 17 years, kind of bored with that and keen to get back into F&B and make something from scratch. Thailand seems great vs. Singapore where I am now, as set up costs will be much much lower so if it does fail, we can just go back to our old jobs but at least we will have learned a lot and had fun!

[@mascotgin]

I highly recommend doing that. If in thailand look for 3 main things- must have space for parking, must have atleast 20-40 seats, and cant just sell coffee - need food or drinks - because this way you can maintain income levels high. Good luck.

[@russell3038]

@@mascotgin thanks! Am thinking of serving tourists so will be more like Patong area so parking might not be necessary but the other 2 highly relevant! Was thinking 20 seats but might be a bit low. Be great to connect

[@mascotgin]

Yes 20 seats seams a bit low but if turn over is fast it might do.

[@amirlanghorne5741]

Really appreciate the informative video

[@mascotgin]

Thanks once again:D

[@bestfoodchannelever]

Congratulations!! Id like to see this journey😄😄

[@mascotgin]

Thanks :). Not sure you seen it but i made another episode about 1 year later owning a cafe in thailand as well:).

[@bestfoodchannelever]

@@mascotgin not yet. Will search for it 😄✌️

[@teddysthaiadventure2534]

Well done and good luck to you both Doing a similar thing here in Phuket

[@mascotgin]

Good luck to you, too, mate:). It's not as hard as it might look at first dont give up:).

[@russell3038]

Would be great to connect, am planning to start up something in Phuket too in 2024.

[@mascotgin]

Im actualy going for holidays in puket - would love to check out your place if its open already.

[@meechmcogyver322]

Thank you for the video, im interested in opening cafe with my wife in thailand

[@mascotgin]

Its not as easy as it might sound :) but i do recommend:)

[@norberts264]

Thanks for sharing your story

[@mascotgin]

I learned quite a bit more from that time :). Will try to share more about my business journey in a future.

[@norberts264]

@@mascotgin that would be fantastic because I’m preparing to move to Thailand. 🇹🇭 your videos helps a lot thank you so much 🙏☀️🇹🇭

[@norberts264]

@@mascotgin do you have any contact with you on Instagram or anything like that?

[@mascotgin]

My ig is mascotgin

[@nuovovideo]

maybe you should try to do something different, like bring something for free like a small biscuit,and be creative with presentation of your product. also give a better speed connection,something that for you is not too expensive but give some add to the customers.

[@mascotgin]

Oh maybe good idea:). Will think about it:)

[@foodthyme2961]

Thanks A lot!!!

[@mascotgin]

Your welcome:).

[@bowflow8939]

Greetings,how are you able to work legally in Thailand ? It is my understanding that you need to open a company and hire a minimum of 4 Thai workers full time in order to obtain a work visa .Thank you for sharing .🙏

[@mascotgin]

Hi. I do have a company with 23 employees:). So that helped.

[@jsmith708]

Thx for the video! Are you looking for a new partner by any chance ?😜 I mean for a new coffee shop in Thailand?

[@mascotgin]

Hey J, a bit too late:D. Just opened the second cafe. ;D. At the moment, we are doing good without partners , but once we start working on 3rd will give you a shout :D

[@amirlanghorne5741]

Would love to stay in touch

[@mascotgin]

Definitely hit me up once you get back in Bangkok:).

[@PatsGamingPMM]

do you have to pay the police or mafia money?

[@mascotgin]

Not yet atleast:D

[@mascotgin]

The province i stayed everyone been nice and friendly even mafia and police. Now moved in diferent province and same here:).

[@johnthomas8731]

you calculated how much coffee you and your wife drank a day (7 cups) to breakeven. I would like to know how much can you drink and make a nice profit to live comfortably ?

[@mascotgin]

:D. Only i drink 7;D.

[@mascotgin]

To be fair, comfortable living - it all depends on a person. People have different life styles. So its hard to say. Me and my wife spend quite allot. But i say anything between 30k/bath -100k/bath.

[@vvdv3444]

You are suppose to have a work permit which you can probably not get for this kind of work not to mention the paperwork and expenses. It would be impossible in your business. Hopefully a blind eye is turned for you but obviously your competitors can use this against you.

[@mascotgin]

There is always a way to get a work permit.

[@vvdv3444]

@@mascotgin Think you need a company, investment and multiple thai workers and it can only be given for some job types. I think retail is not one.

[@russell3038]

@@vvdv3444 But it's in his wife's name and from the research I have done, it seems legal for a foreigner to open such a business in Thailand. Obviously would need to have the relevant permits to work etc.

[@vvdv3444]

@@russell3038 It is not legal unless you are an american and employ 4 people and get a work permit otherwise your wife owns it all and you are not allowed to really work in it.

[@russell3038]

@@vvdv3444 thanks! Then how are so many foreign bar owners in Thailand? Australian etc. Are there ways around?

[@davidkim7507]

hey brotha thanks for the great content. I’m actually planning on going for a little cafe myself in Thailand - anyway I can message you privately to connect with you sometime? cheers glad to hear your cafes doing well saw your other video!

[@mascotgin]

Hey buddy. Dm me on Instagram mascotgin