Trade and investment have witnessed robust growth in Thailand over the past 30 years, as rapid industrial development led manufacturing to overtake agriculture as a primary economic engine. This has had a dramatic impact on exports, with the country rising to become a major regional exporter of electronics, automotive parts and food products. Trade relations have also expanded in recent years...
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Chapter | Trade & Investment from The Report: Thailand 2016
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Thailand 2016
Thailand is the 20th most populous nation in the world, with a 2015 estimate of 67,959,000 inhabitants, making it the third most populous in ASEAN, after Indonesia and Vietnam. Following a period of economic decline in 2013 and 2014, estimated growth in 2015 was back at around 2.5%, with the Thai private sector driving the economy forward despite challenging conditions. Thailand is currently...
The second-largest economy in ASEAN after Indonesia, Thailand has developed a positive international reputation on the back of its pro-investment policies and well-developed infrastructure, standing as one of the most liberalised and business-friendly markets in the region.
Articles & Analysis | Helpful travel tips for visitors to Thailand from The Report: Thailand 2016
ETIQUETTE: The kingdom is a predominantly Buddhist country, with Muslim and Christian minorities. Since the 1960s, the country has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and as a result caters to visitors from different cultures. In business settings it is common to refer to...
Articles & Analysis | Luxury hotel stays in Thailand from The Report: Thailand 2016
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL BANGKOK 973 Ploen Chit Road, Bangkok 10330 T: +66 2 656 0444 F: +66 2 656 0555 intercon@ihgbangkok.com www.bangkok.intercontinental.com Rooms: 381 luxury rooms. Business & Conference Facilities: 22 multi-function rooms, including grand ballroom for cocktails, banquets and gala dinners. Exhibition area of 1250 sq...
Economic update | Indonesia targets SME growth
15 Apr 2016
Efforts to stimulate growth in the Indonesian economy took a key step forward in February, with the introduction of new measures aimed at increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) and supporting the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).