Thailand is quickly going from being a secondary player in the world of technology to a regional, if not global, leader. The relevant sectors are rapidly beginning to take off with the introduction of 4G and the build-out of fixed-line assets. Greater bandwidth, higher speeds, lower latency and increased consumer demand have led to a burst of activity. The country is now arguably the centre of...
Thailand’s rise to the forefront of economic development in South-east Asia over the past three decades was first fuelled by its agricultural prowess, which was then followed by its transition into a regional manufacturing powerhouse, before the more recent push to evolve into a knowledge- and service-based economy. Although numerous factors have aided the country’s achievements across...
Economic stability, comparatively well-developed infrastructure and competitive investment incentives have attracted a steady flow of financing to Thailand’s manufacturing sector from both foreign and domestic sources, resulting in one of the strongest manufacturing bases in the ASEAN region and the second-largest economy within the trade block. These investments – made initially in basic...
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This chapter contains listings of leading hotels for business or leisure, numbers for ministries, foreign missions and other institutions and useful information for first-time visitors. It also contains a feature piece about Thailand’s long-standing film industry.
This chapter examines Thailand’s legal system, focusing on incentives available to encourage export activities, analysis of company law and details of permits required for foreign companies. It also contains a viewpoint from David Lyman, Chairman and Chief Values Officer, Tilleke & Gibbins.
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