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Thailand has seen tremendous growth in its technology sector in recent years and is now increasingly regarded as one of the industry leaders in South-east Asia. The government recognises the benefits that a vibrant ICT sector can have for the wider economy and plans to push ahead with a series of ambitious legacy projects. The state’s objectives for the sector are based around its Thailand 4.0...

After a few challenging years that saw air safety rating downgrades and delays in major infrastructure projects, Thailand’s transport sector is beginning to regain momentum. Significant progress has been achieved with the construction of rail and road networks, and issues around meeting international standards are being resolved as the country lays the groundwork to become a regional transport...

Although the construction industry contracted somewhat in 2017 following a strong performance in the previous two years, the prospects...

While Thailand has been successful in expanding access to education, the sector faces some challenges. The country is falling behind in the quality of provision, and policy has been slow to adapt to global labour market trends. Nevertheless, there are signs that this is changing: the government has set about pursuing an education strategy with clear goals, and efforts are under way to...

This chapter navigates Thailand’s tax regime, offering a guide to navigating tax laws relevant to businesses. It also explains key corporate duties and regulations as well as tax holidays and incentives on offer for investment. This chapter contains an interview with Andrew Jackomos and Paul Ashburn, Co-Managing Partners, BDO in Thailand.

This chapter examines Thailand’s legal framework, focusing on work done by the Board of Investment to promote various sectors. It also explains the policies outlined for non-citizens in the Foreign Business Act, tax and non-tax incentives for international companies and other key subject areas. This chapter contains a viewpoint from David Lyman, Chairman and Chief Values Officer, Tilleke...