Thailand is positioned as a prime investment destination in Asia, bolstered by a strategic location, robust infrastructure, and strong government support, attracting significant foreign direct investment. The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community enhances regional trade and investment, alongside efforts to develop human capital and improve logistics and connectivity systems. Additionally, the Board of Investment offers incentives for investors and the country is recognized for its quality of life and healthcare services.

1. Thailand Board of Investment
www.boi.go.th
THAILAND
WHY

2. AEC
Asia & Oceania
Strategically located at the heart of Asia, Thailand aptly serves investors as a dynamic
gateway to a fast growing economic market. Our growing economy, world-class
infrastructure, competitive human capital and strong government support, are
responsible for our key position as one of the most attractive investment destinations
for foreign investors.
Example of MNEs in Thailand
THE REGIONAL
ECONOMIC CENTER
THE SECOND HOME FOR GLOBAL MNEs
OUR GLOBAL RANKINGS
Source: 1
World Bank.
Market size of USD 23.5 trillion
Population of 3.9 billions1
Asia’s Financial Literacy Index
MasterCard, 20145th
Ease of Doing Business among Emerging
Economies in East Asia
World Bank, 2016
2nd
The World’s Most Promising Emerging Economies
Bloomberg Business, 2014 - 201611th
Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index
Deloitte, 201614th

3. ATTRACTIVE
HOST COUNTRY
WORLDWIDE
CONNECTIONS
Thailand has demonstrated remarkable economic progress experiencing foreign
direct investment (FDI) inflows’ growth of 21% over the past 6 years, compared to
the global percentage of 0.7%. Occupying the 4th
rank in Asia’s top prospective host
economies, Thailand has gained a solid reputation as a second home for various
global multinational enterprises (MNEs).
The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 has set up
ASEAN as a single market that facilitates free flows of goods; and freer flows of
services, investment, capital and skilled labor within the region. With further progress
and expansion, we will become the center of a new economic engine of ASEAN.
ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)1
Growth Rate of Export2
[CAGR**, 2008-2014]
Source: 1
UNCTAD, 2
World Investment Report 2015, UNCTAD.
Note: *Thailand has experienced a major flood during 2011. Nonetheless, the economy has been
recovered quickly afterward.
Source: 1
Ministry of Commerce of Thailand; 2
WTO.
Note: *Forecasted by UNCTAD & IMF, 2014; **CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate
Asia’s Top Prospective Host Economies,
2013 - 20151
4th
FDI Inflows2
Free Flows
of goods, services,
investment, capital as
well as skilled labors
Members Functions Opportunity
616 Million
People
and GDP to double
to USD 4.7 trillion in
2020*
Brunei
Cambodia
Thailand Philippines
Lao PDR
Viet NamMalaysia
Singapore
Indonesia Myanmar
ASEAN 4.58%
2.72%Global0
5
10
15
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2009 2010 2011* 2012 2013 2014
World Thailand [Billion USD]
“Withitsstrategiclocationanddynamicenvironment
Thailand is a key country for the development of
Airbus Group in Asia Pacific
”Pierre Jaffre
President Airbus Group for Asia Pacific & Managing Director,
Airbus Group Thai

4. Thailand has signed free trade agreements (FTA) with numerous trading partners
worldwide, to reinforce its commitment to free and fair global trade, while conducting
ongoing negotiations for new FTAs.
Source: 1
Department of Trade Negotiations of Thailand; 2
WTO.
Note: *Ministry of Commerce; **Nations in grey text are under negotiation; ***Thailand is in preparation
to initiate an agreement with Turkey
Source: 1
IMD World Talent Report, 2014; 2
Bureau of Budget of Thailand.
Note: *The expenditure in USD is based on the average exchange rate over 2010-2014, gathered by
the Bank of Thailand. **CAGR 2010-2016.
ROBUST
HUMAN CAPITAL
The main driving forces behind Thailand’s economic growth are our robust human
capital. The country has been ranked highest for various factors related to employment
and talent development in Asia. Thailand’s investment in human resource development
continues to be strong and we look forward to high human capital growth.
Human Capital Rankings among Asia Economies1
Thai Government Expenditure on Education2
*
Thailand’s FTA Networks1
Thailand Export Value2
China
Chile
Indonesia
Iceland**
Japan
Singapore
Brunei
Liechtenstein**
South Korea
Malaysia
Philippines
Switzerland**
India
Viet Nam
Hong Kong
Norway**
Australia
Myanmar
EU**
Turkey***
New Zealand
Cambodia
Pakistan**
Peru
Lao PDR
Canada**
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
4.21%
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015*
Jan-Nov
[Trillion USD]
0
5
10
15
20
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
6.49%
[Billion USD]
Attracting & Retaining Talents5th
Foreign High-Skilled People5th
Employee Training6th
Worker Motivation8th
“Thailand has strong automotive industrial basis and
skilled Thai people that boost our business growth
”Hiroshi Ioki
President,Toyota Boshoku Asia

5. STRONG ICT
INFRASTRUCTURES
AFFORDABLE
OFFICE SPACES
Thailand provides its citizens with 100% mobile network coverage by using multiple
service providers. The availability of the third and fourth generation (3G and 4G)
broadband networks coupled with the growing adoption of mobile internet devices
is expected to help Thailand become a major digital business hub in the future.
With more than 8 million square meters of available office space1
, Bangkok is gaining
a steady reputation for having the most affordable grade A office spaces in Asia-
Pacific with a reasonable occupancy cost of only 30.83 USD/ square foot / annum.
Thailand ICT Facts2
Total Occupancy Cost of Prime Office2
Source: 1
World Economic Forum Global IT Report, 2015; 2
National Statistical Office of Thailand and
National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Source: 1
Colliers International, 2015, 2
CBRE’s Prime Office Occupancy Costs, 2015
Population Covered by
a Mobile Network Signal1100%
No. of User (2015)
49.6
million
21.8
million
39.5
million
Growth Rate
[Person] [CAGR, 2010-2015]
5.34%
2.68%
15.38%
Cell Phones
Computers
Internet
The Most Affordable Grade A Office Space
in Asia-Paccific2
(Bangkok)1st
0
50
100
150
200
250
300 HongKong
NewDelhi,India
Shanghai,China
Singapore
Seoul,SouthKorea
Jakartar,Indonesia
Hanoi,VietNam
Manila,Philippines
Bangkok,Thailand
314150
73
99108
126
157
254
[USD/ square foot/ annum]
“The ICT IHQ Policy makes Thailand the best location
for our regional headquarter
”David Sun
President and CEO, the Southeast Asia Region, Huawei

6. FIRST-CLASS
INDUSTRIAL ESTATES
WORLD-CLASS
AIRPORTS
We now have approximately 70 well-developed industrial estates including the
Eastern Seaboard, considered to be one of the world’s greatest industrial regions. It
has already attracted various global industrial development projects that focus on a
wide range of manufacturing processes.
In the fiscal year 2015, Thailand’s international airports catered to more than 106
million passengers and transported more than a million tons of air freight (more than
500 airlines were serviced). Moreover, Suvarnabhumi, the largest airport in Thailand,
was ranked 5th
in the list of the world’s best airports.
In addition, Don Mueang International Airport has recently completed the 2nd phase
of development. With the reopening of a newly renovated Terminal 2, the airport is
able to serve up to 30 million passengers annually.
The Eastern Seaboard Industrial Region3
More than
70
industrial estates
spread across all
regions in Thailand2
More than
256 million
square meters
of cumulative supply
of industrial estates2
Thailand’s Industrial Estates
Thailand’s Airports2
Source: 1
Financial Times, 2012, 2
Colliers International; 3
I-EA-T & Ministry of Transport of Thailand.
Note *The project has been approved by the cabinet and is under construction.
Source: 1
SKYTRAX, 2015, 2
Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT), Department of Civil Aviation of Thailand &
Ministry of Transport of Thailand.
Note: *Among airports with 40-50 million passengers; **Including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueng, Chiang
Mai, Mae Fah Luang, Phuket, Hat Yai, Krabi, Samui, Surat Thani, U-Tapao, Udon Thani & Ubon
Ratchathani international airports.
More than
106 million
passengers and
1.3 million tons of
freight annually
12
International
airports in all
the regions in
Thailand**
Location Capacity Destination
More than
500
International,
domestic and
dedicated
freighter airlines
World’s Best Economic Zone
(Industrial Estate of Thailand)112th
The World’s Best Airport
(Suvarnabhumi Airport)1
*5th
of Thailand industrial GDP25%
industrial estates/ zones26
international deep-sea ports2
connecting to other zones*
Double–track line

7. WORLD-CLASS
DEEP-SEA PORTS
HUB OF REGIONAL
ROAD CONNECTIVITY
Thailand has numerous deep-sea ports located along the Pacific Ocean and the
Indian Ocean. The Laem Chabang international deep-sea port currently handles
more than 10 million TEUs****. A plan has been devised to expand the port’s capacity
to up to 18 million TEUs by 2019 to accommodate the rapid growth of Thailand’s
international seaborne trade. Railway connectivity linking the ports along the Pacific
and Indian oceans are now under construction, according to the Thai government
plan. These networks are expected to further facilitate marine transport in Thailand.
Thailand has more than 465,000 kilometers of roads and a vast highway network
connecting each region nationwide. We are also continuously upgrading and
constructing new international road networks. Our goal is to increase regional
cooperation with numerous fast-growing countries such as China, India, Viet Nam,
Malaysia and Singapore and become a major hub of regional road connectivity.
465,000 km
of road connectivity in
Thailand covering all
the provinces1
12th
in Asia
Quality of Roads,
ranked by the World
Economic Forum
Thailand’s Deep-Sea Ports Facts2
Thailand’s Current Road Connectivity1
Regional Road Connectivity Development Plan2
Source: 1
World Shipping Council, 2015, 2
Ports Authority of Thailand (PAT) & Ministry of Transport of
Thailand.
Note: *In term of container traffic. **Some major deep-sea ports under PAT include Laem Chabang,
Maptaphut, Prachuab, Ranong, Phuket and Songkla deep seaports. ***The project has been approved
by the cabinet and is under construction. **** TEU = Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit Source: 1
Ministry of Transport of Thailand; 2
ADB
Top 50 World Container Ports
(Laem Chabang)1
*23rd
Laem Chabang
port expansion to
18 million
TEUs
by 2019
8
International
deep-sea ports
in the Pacific Ocean
and the
Indian Ocean**
Location Capacity Destination
Land Bridge
Railway network
connecting ports in
The Pacific Ocean to
ports in the Indian
Ocean***
Northern Corridor
North-South Corridor
Western Corridor
East-West Corridor
Eastern Corridor
Central Corridor
Northeastern Corridor
Southern Corridor
Southern Coastal Corridor
“Thailand’s logistics infrastructure and linkage with
the global logistics network made it a country of choice
as our global export hub
”Pascal Pacheur
General Manager, Essilor (Thailand)

8. RAIL SYSTEMS AND
MASS TRANSIT
More than 4,000 kilometers of railway lines connect the various regions of Thailand.
Plans are in the works to build both double-track railways and high speed trains,
enabling a better connection with neighboring countries. A new mass transit system in
Bangkok is also under construction. A total of more than 175 new stops are expected
in the Bangkok Metropolitan Mass Transit system as well as in the rail connection
between the Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
Source: 1
Ministry of Transport of Thailand and NESDB; 2
Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and
Planning (OTP)
Mass Transit Development Plan in Bangkok1
Rail Systems Development Plan1
More than
175
new mass transit
stops in Bangkok
More than
500
kilometers
of new mass transit
networks
by 2029
Distance Stops Airport Connection
Connect
Suvarnabhumi airport
with
Don Mueang airportof rail systems
will be laid
by 20202
887
Km

9. QUALITY LIFESTYLE
Expat Experience
Thailand has gained fame as the best place for expats who
seek an improved quality of life with minimum expenditure.
According to the HSBC’s Expat Explorers Summary 2014,
Thailand was ranked 1st
in terms of affordability, cost of living
and 7th
overall.
Education
It is important for families to choose the right school for
their children. According to the Ministry of Education, there
are more than 120 international schools in Thailand, most
possessing overseas accreditation. There is a wide variety of
high-quality education on offer in different languages.
Source: 1
HSBC’s Expat Explorers Summary 2014
COMPETITIVE
CORPORATE INCOME TAX
With the reduction of the successive corporate income tax to 20% in 2013, the
corporate tax rate in Thailand ranks as the 2nd
lowest in the ASEAN countries. Not
only has this led to an increase in economic activities and investments in Thailand
but it has also put the kingdom in a competitive position against other countries.
Corporate Income Tax1
Source: 1
Deloitte’s Taxation of AEC, as of 2015
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Phillippines
Malaysia
Indonesia
Myanmar
Lao PDR
Viet Nam
Cambodia
Brunei
Thailand
Singapore 17%
20%
20%
20%
22%
24%
25%
25%
25%
30%
2nd lowest in
ASEAN
in the most
cost-effective
countries1
1st
of high-quality
education
A variety

10. BOI AT YOUR SERVICE
As the principal government agency for encouraging investment, Thailand’s Board of
Investment (BOI) is delighted to assist you in setting up an operation in Thailand. We
offer a wide range of investment incentives and business-oriented support services
to aid potential investors.
Investment Incentives Business Supporting
Services
üü Corporate income tax holiday
of up to 8 years
üü 50 percent reduction of the
corporate income tax for 5
years
üü Exemption/ reduction of import
duties on machinery, raw and
essential material
üü Deduction of the cost of
installation or construction of
facilities
üü Land ownership rights for
foreign investors
üü Facilitation in bringing in foreign
experts and technicians to
work in investment promoted
activities
üü Facilitation in bringing in
foreign nationals for the
purpose of studying investment
opportunities
BOI Services
Healthcare System
There are a thousand private and public hospitals with
internationally trained doctors. Numerous Thai hospitals
offer international-standard healthcare with JCI accreditation.
Thailand consistently ranks as one of the top medical tourist
destinations in Asia. Over 2.5 million foreign patients are
treated in Thailand annually.
Leisure Activities
There are a great number of recreation and leisure options
for families to engage in at the end of the work week, or
during vacations, such as sailing, yachting, kayaking and
rafting along Thailand’s many rivers. Thailand has become
one of the top golf destinations in Asia with more than 200
world-class golf courses. Shopping in Thailand is another
enjoyable activity spanning the entire range from high-end
fashion stores to colorful flea markets.
Note: JCI = Joint Commission International Accreditation
medical tourist
destination in
Asia
Top
leisure
destination in
the Asia-Pacific
Best
“With strong support from the BOI and renewed tax
incentives, Thailand is an alternate MRO hub of Asia
”Remy Maitam
President,Triumph Aviation Services Asia

11. CONTACT US
HEAD OFFICES
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF INVESTMENT
555 Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
Tel: +66 (0) 2553-8111
Fax: +66 (0) 2553-8315
Website: www.boi.go.th
Email: head@boi.go.th
ONE START ONE STOP INVESTMENT CENTER (OSOS)
18th
Floor, Chamchuri Square Building,
319 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: +66 (0) 2209-1100
Fax: +66 (0) 2209-1199
Website: osos.boi.go.th
Email: osos@boi.go.th
ONE STOP SERVICE CENTER FOR VISAS AND
WORK PERMITS
18th
Floor, Chamchuri Square Building,
319 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: +66 (0) 2209-1100
Fax: +66 (0) 2209-1194
Email: visawork@boi.go.th
REGIONAL OFFICES
REGIONAL INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC CENTER 1
CHIANG MAI OFFICE
Airport Business Park 108-110,
90 Mahidol Road, Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai 50100
Tel: +66 (0) 5329 4100
Fax: +66 (0) 5329 4199
Email: chmai@boi.go.th
PHITSANULOK OFFICE
3rd
Floor, Thai Sivarat Building, 59/15 Boromtrilokkanat 2 Road,
Naimuang, Amphur Muang, Phitsanulok 65000
Tel: +66 (0) 5524-8111
Fax: +66 (0) 5524-8777
Email: phitsanulok@boi.go.th
REGIONAL INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC CENTER 2
NAKHON RATCHASIMA
2112/22 Mitraphab Road, Amphur Muang,
Nakhon Ratchasima 30000
Tel: +66 (0) 4438 4200
Fax: +66 (0) 4438 4299
Email: korat@boi.go.th
REGIONAL INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC CENTER 3
KHONKAEN
177/54 Moo 17, Mitraphab Road, Amphur Muang,
Khonkaen 40000
Tel: +66 (0) 4327 1300-2
Fax: +66 (0) 4327 1303
Email: khonkaen@boi.go.th
REGIONAL INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC CENTER 4
CHONBURI
46 Moo 5 Laem Chabang Industrial Estate, Sukhumvit Road,
Toongsukhla, Sriracha, Chonburi 20230
Tel: +66 (0) 3840 4900
Fax: +66 (0) 3840 4997, +66 (0) 3840 4999
Email: chonburi@boi.go.th
REGIONAL INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC CENTER 5
SONGKHLA
7-15 Chaiyong Building Juti Uthit 1 Road, Hadd Yai,
Songkhla 90110
Tel: +66 (0) 7458 4500
Fax: +66 (0) 7458 4599
Email: songkhla@boi.go.th
REGIONAL INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC CENTER 6
SURAT THANI
49/21-22 Sriwichai Road, Makhamtia, Amphur Muang,
Surat Thani 84000
Tel: +66 (0) 7740 4600
Fax: +66 (0) 7740 4699
Email: surat@boi.go.th
OVERSEAS OFFICES
SHANGHAI
Thailand Board of Investment, Shanghai Office
Royal Thai Consulate General, No. 18, Wanshan Road,
Changning Distric, Shanghai 200336, P.R.C.
Tel: +86-21-5260-9876, +86-21-5260-9877
Fax: +86-21-5260-9873
Email: shanghai@boi.go.th
BEIJING
Thailand Board of Investment, Beijing Office
Royal Thai Embassy, No.40 Guang Hua Road, Beijing 100600 P.R.C.
Tel: +86-10-6532-4510
Fax: +86-10-6532-1620
Email: beijing@boi.go.th
GUANGZHOU
Thailand Board of Investment, Guangzhou Office
Investment Promotion Section, Royal Thai Consulate-General,
No.36 Youhe Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, P.R.C. 510310
Tel: +86-20-8385-8988 Ext. 220-225,
+86-20-8387-7770 (Direct line)
Fax: +86-20-8387-2700
Email: guangzhou@boi.go.th
TAIPEI
Thailand Board of Investment, Taipei Office
Taipei World Trade Center, 3rd
Floor, Room 3E 39-40
No.5 Xin-Yi Road, Sec. 5 Taipei 110, Taiwan R.O.C.
Tel: +886-2-2345-6663
Fax: +886-2-2345-9223
Email: taipei@boi.go.th
TOKYO
Thailand Board of Investment, Tokyo Office
Royal Thai Embassy, 8th
Floor, Fukuda Building West,
2-11-3, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 Japan
Tel: +81 (0) 3-3582-1806
Fax: +81 (0) 3-3589-5176
Email: tyo@boi.go.th
OSAKA
Thailand Board of Investment, Osaka Office
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Bangkok Bank Building, 7th
Floor,
1-9-16 Kyutaro-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-0056 Japan
Tel: +81 (0) 6-6271-1395
Fax: +81 (0) 6-6271-1394
Email: osaka@boi.go.th
SEOUL
Thailand Board of Investment, Seoul Office
#1804, 18th
Floor, Koryo Daeyeongak Center,
97 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-706, Korea
Tel: +82-2-319-9998
Fax: +82-2-319-9997
Email: seoul@boi.go.th
MUMBAI
Thailand Board of Investment, Mumbai Office
Express Tower, 12th
Fl., Barrister Rajni Patel Marg,
Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021
Tel: +91-22-2204-1589-90
Fax: +91-22-2282-1525
Email: mumbai@boi.go.th
NEW YORK
Thailand Board of Investment, New York Office
7 World Trade Center, 34th
Floor, Suite F,
250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10007, U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (0) 212 422 9009
Fax: +1 (0) 212 422 9119
Email: nyc@boi.go.th
Website: www.thinkasiainvestthailand.com
LOS ANGELES
Thailand Board of Investment, Los Angeles Office
Royal Thai Consulate-General, 611 North Larchmont Boulevard,
3rd
Floor, Los Angeles CA 90004, U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (0)-323-960-1199
Fax: +1 (0)-323-960-1190
Email: boila@boi.go.th
FRANKFURT
Thailand Board of Investment, Frankfurt Office
Investment Section, Royal Thai Consulate-General
Bethmannstr. 58,5.0G
60311 Frankfurt am Main,
Federal Republic of Germany
Tel: +49 (069) 92 91 230
Fax: +49 (069) 92 91 2320
Email: fra@boi.go.th
PARIS
Thailand Board of Investment, Paris Office
Ambassade Royale de Thaïlande
8, rue Greuze, 75116 Paris, France
Tel: +(33-1) 56 90 26 00
Fax: +(33-1) 56 90 26 02
Email: par@boi.go.th
STOCKHOLM
Thailand Board of Investment, Stockholm Office
Stureplan 4C 4th
Floor, 114 35 Stockholm, Sweden
Tel: +46 (0) 8463 1158, +46 (0) 8463 1174-75
Fax: +46 (0) 8463 1160
Email: stockholm@boi.go.th
SYDNEY
Thailand Board of Investment, Sydney Office
Suite 101, Level 1, 234 George Street, Sydney,
New South Wales 2000, Australia
Tel: +61-2-9252-4884
Tel: +61-2-9252-4882
Email: sydney@boi.go.th
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