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 :)

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  • @zebbyfir1051
    @zebbyfir1051 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you:)

  • @russell3038
    @russell303811 ай бұрын

    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

    @mascotgin

    11 ай бұрын

    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

    @russell3038

    11 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @mascotgin

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @mtcbdth
    @mtcbdth Жыл бұрын

    The best wishes to you guys! 👌🏼

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @amirlanghorne5741
    @amirlanghorne5741 Жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate the informative video

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks once again:D

  • @bestfoodchannelever
    @bestfoodchannelever Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!! Id like to see this journey😄😄

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @bestfoodchannelever

    @bestfoodchannelever

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @teddysthaiadventure2534
    @teddysthaiadventure2534 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @russell3038

    @russell3038

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @meechmcogyver322
    @meechmcogyver3225 ай бұрын

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

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @foodthyme2961
    @foodthyme2961 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks A lot!!!

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    Жыл бұрын

    Your welcome:).

  • @nuovovideo
    @nuovovideo2 ай бұрын

    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

    @mascotgin

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @norberts264
    @norberts2643 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your story

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @norberts264

    @norberts264

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @norberts264

    @norberts264

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    3 ай бұрын

    My ig is mascotgin

  • @bowflow8939
    @bowflow89397 ай бұрын

    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

    @mascotgin

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @PatsGamingPMM
    @PatsGamingPMM Жыл бұрын

    do you have to pay the police or mafia money?

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    Жыл бұрын

    Not yet atleast:D

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @amirlanghorne5741
    @amirlanghorne5741 Жыл бұрын

    Would love to stay in touch

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @johnthomas8731
    @johnthomas87314 ай бұрын

    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

    @mascotgin

    4 ай бұрын

    :D. Only i drink 7;D.

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @jsmith708
    @jsmith708 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mascotgin

    @mascotgin

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @vvdv3444
    @vvdv3444 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @mascotgin

    Жыл бұрын

    There is always a way to get a work permit.

  • @vvdv3444

    @vvdv3444

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @russell3038

    11 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @vvdv3444

    11 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @russell3038

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @davidkim7507
    @davidkim750711 ай бұрын

    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

    @mascotgin

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey buddy. Dm me on Instagram mascotgin