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2011 REPORTS > THAILAND - OCTOBER 22, 2011
THAILAND
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AREA: 513,120 sq km
POPULATION: 66.72 million

CURRENCY: Thai baht (THB)
AVG. EXCHANGE RATE: $1=29 THB

GDP REAL GROWTH: 7.8%
GDP PER CAPITA (PPP): $8,700

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 1.2%
INFLATION (CPI): 3.3%

MAJOR INDUSTRIES: Tourism, Textiles and garments, Agricultural processing, Beverages, Tobacco, Cement, Light manufacturing (such as jewelry and electric appliances, computers
and parts, integrated circuits, furniture, plastics,
automobiles and automotive parts)

MAJOR EXPORTS: Textiles and footwear, Fishery products, Rice, Rubber, Jewelry, Automobiles, Computers and electrical appliances

MAJOR IMPORTS: Capital goods, Intermediate goods and raw materials, Consumer goods, Fuels

EXPORTS: $191.3 billion
IMPORTS: $156.9 billion

MAIN EXPORT MARKETS (% SHARE): U.S. (10.9%), China (10.6%), Japan (10.3%), Hong Kong (6.2%), Australia (5.6%), Malaysia (5%)

MAIN IMPORT MARKETS (% SHARE): Japan (18.7%), China (12.7%), Malaysia (6.4%), U.S. (6.3%), UAE (5%), Singapore (4.3%), South Korea (4.1%)

 
 
Table of Contents
Country Info
Faithful partners celebrate 125 years of fruitful ties amid economic volatilitys
New focus turns oil into green energy
Innovation keeps JVC ahead of the pack
SCG aims for leading position in ASEAN
Siam Kubota reaffirms commitment to Thailand
Thai and Japanese synergy builds Asian chain of success
New acquisition positions KWE perfectly
People power drives electronics firm’s growth in Asia and beyond
It’s all about working and being successful together
High precision, trusted quality, coveted service make Makino indispensible
In the heart of the booming Asian manufacturing sector
Thai base is central for Japanese group’s success
Serving clients locally, thinking globally
A Japanese partnership in the best Thai tradition
Strong leadership anchors the Asian construction industryn
Supporting the Thai economy together
Toyota takes pole position in booming auto sector
A pioneer in corporate responsibility shows the way in Rayong
Yokohama looks to another century of quality
Ongoing transition propels Thaioil to the top of the regional league


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Siam Cement Group (SCG) is the largest industrial conglomerate in Thailand. The company has expanded into various businesses with five core business units: chemicals, paper, cement, building materials and distribution. www.scg.co.th

Makino Thailand is a global manufacturer of advanced CNC machining centers and EDM technology, providing turnkey and stand-alone machine solutions to the automotive, aerospace, die/mold and general machining markets. www.makino.co.th

Funai (Thailand) provides consumers with affordable, high-quality digital home appliances that reflect our uniquely innovative perspective. www.funaiworld.com

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Thailand plays a prominent role in sustaining and strengthening bilateral trade and investment between Thailand and Japan. JETRO Thailand offers information and consultation services to Japanese small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) that are planning to set up their operations in the country. www.jetro.go.jp/thailand

Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) promotes and protects the interest of exporters in Thailand, and advocates increased efficiency and global competitiveness of the export sector. It also advises small and medium-size Thai exporters on matters pertaining to export processes, freight rates, etc. www.tnsc.com

The Thai-Japanese Association was formed in 1935 to promote relations between the two nations. Currently, it has 200 members made up of local and Japanese companies and individuals. It organizes economic and social activities aimed at fostering a closer friendship between the two countries. www.thai-japanasso.or.th

 
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