Thailand offers a diverse array of investment options and business opportunities for foreign investors. There are however certain laws in Thailand that prevent foreign ownership of certain types of businesses and also prevent more than a 49% foreign ownership of any business unless it is approved by the B.O.I. (Thailand Board of Investment). For the 2008 - 2009 periods, the B.O.I is targeting 6 sectors for investment incentives. 1. Energy saving and alternative energy related businesses, such as alcohol manufacturing and fuel produced from agricultural products, energy-saving machinery or equipment, machinery or equipment which uses alternative energy, and NGV stations. 2. High technology businesses, such as functional fiber, medical equipment and vehicle parts manufacturing, for instance. Other new businesses to be included in the list and to win these incentives are advanced ceramics manufacturing. 3. Environmental-friendly materials and products manufacturing. Other two new activities to be included to this list are eco-friendly chemicals and eco- friendly products, such as degradable packaging materials. 4. Mega projects-related businesses. 5. Tourism and real estate-related businesses. 6. High-tech agricultural material-based business, such sweetener, dextrin and modified starch manufacturing.
Thailand is a world leader in the export of Thai Jasmine rice, latex, prawns, canned tuna, pineapple, sugar and tapioca. Also exporting computer parts, jems and jewelry, frozen chicken and many other quality products.
This directory will have listings of both Thai and foreign owned businesses that supply high quality products and services both nationally and internationally. Also this directory of Thailand will provide all types of business listings for products and services along with Hotels, Resorts, Real Estate Companies, Tour Guides and Services, Export related businesses, and many others. Any business that is located in Thailand may submit a general business listing or website listing in this directory.
You may also find or advertise businesses for sale or any types of investment opportunities available in Thailand.
New information and news relating to living, working and investing in Thailand will be added and updated as available. The goal is to provide a high quality site with accurate and up to date information to help advertise some of the wonderful business investment options and opportunities that are available in Thailand so that international investors can find the information that they need to make wise investments in Thailand.
At this time there is talk of changing some of the laws to make it easier for foreigners to invest in business and offer more secure protection for their investment along with advancements to the visa process for secure long term business stay or general living. Once this takes place there will be even more options for investments which will boost foreign investment in Thailand both helping the country progress and offering investors vast and safe ways to invest their money and do business in Thailand.
Look for Thailand to be one of the best places in the world for business investment options along with a friendly and beautiful country for vacation touring along with comfortable and safe living. |
