Subject category:
Economics, Politics and Business Environment
Published by:
IBS Case Development Center
Length: 11 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics:
Thailand; Detroit of south-east Asia; Auto industry; Tariff structure; Investment promotions; AFTA (ASEAN [Association of South-East Asian Nations) Free Trade Agreement); Free Trade Agreement; Pick-up trucks; Thailand's economy; Corporate taxes; ASEAN countries; FDI (foreign direct investment); Exports in ASEAN countries; Zone system; Liberalisation policies
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Abstract
Thailand is the fifteenth largest automobile producer in the world. It is the largest among the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), manufacturing more than one million vehicles per year. Thailand is the world''s second-largest producer of pick-up trucks after the US. The Thai government''s policies and Free Trade Agreements have led to favourable conditions for accelerated growth in the industry. This case discusses the promotional efforts of the government of Thailand leading to the auto industry growth. It also details the country''s tariff structure and infrastructure support extended to the auto investors. It defines how Free Trade Agreements and incentives have helped to export the vehicle manufacturers and attracted them to invest more in Thailand.
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Abstract
Thailand is the fifteenth largest automobile producer in the world. It is the largest among the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), manufacturing more than one million vehicles per year. Thailand is the world''s second-largest producer of pick-up trucks after the US. The Thai government''s policies and Free Trade Agreements have led to favourable conditions for accelerated growth in the industry. This case discusses the promotional efforts of the government of Thailand leading to the auto industry growth. It also details the country''s tariff structure and infrastructure support extended to the auto investors. It defines how Free Trade Agreements and incentives have helped to export the vehicle manufacturers and attracted them to invest more in Thailand.
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Location:
Industry:
Size:
GDP (gross domestic product) of 5,939,062 million baht
Other setting(s):
2004