Rene Philippe Dubout, is an accomplished Swiss attorney with a background in international business, transactional law and arbitration that set up a legal practice in Thailand. A leader in his field, Rene Philippe has been recognized as “the real-estate veteran” (Bangkok Post 29.05.09) and “real estate finance expert and author” (Herald Sun [Australia] 28.06.09). His book How to Safely Buy Real Estate in Thailand, was nominated for the USA Book News National Best Book Award category in business/real estate and well received by the Thai press and numerous readers His email address is: rene-philippe@renephilippe.com Follow the author’s blog www.doingbusinessthailand.com | www.renephilippe.com