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...
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Thailand 2016
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 | Home away from home from The Report: Tunisia 2016
THE RESIDENCE 2070 La Marsa Les Cotes de Carthage T: (71) 910 101 F: (71) 910 144 www.theresidence-tunis.com info-tunis@theresidence.com Rooms: 155 rooms and 9 suites. Business & Conference Facilities: Secretarial services, 6 fully equipped meeting rooms and internet. Health & Leisure Facilities: Thalassotherapy centre, spa, 2 tennis...
Articles & Analysis | Useful information for new arrivals from The Report: Tunisia 2016
ETIQUETTE: Tunisian customs are similar to those in Europe and in the US. The Western-style handshake is standard practice in business environments. However, it may happen that a woman does not offer a handshake, in which case a man should not extend his hand. Similarly, while close friends and...
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
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