Thailand Means Business

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1 Thailand Means Business Dr. Atchaka Sibunruang Brimble Secretary General Board of Investment of Thailand 9-10 July 2009 United Kingdom

2 Thailand s Global Economic Ranking 18 th largest tourist receipts 19 th largest economy by purchasing power 20 th largest manufacturing output 25 th biggest trader of goods 27 th largest industrial output 30 th biggest exporter as % of world exports 35 th largest service output 36 th largest economy Source: The Economist s Pocket World in Figures,

3 Economic Performance & Outlook 2009 Economic Projections Year Q4 Q1 Year f 1) GDP (at 1988 price) (-3.5) - (-2.5) 2) Export, FOB value (percent y-o-y) 3) Import, CIF value (percent y-o-y) ) Current account to GDP (%) ) Inflation (-0.5)-(0.5) 6) Unemployment rate Source: NESDB Economic PerformanceQ1 and Outlook2009, May 27,2009.

4 Top 10 Exports in 2008 (Unit: Billion) Share Valu e Automatic data processing machines and parts thereof Motor cars, parts and accessories Precious stones and jewelry Refined fuels Electronic integrated circuits Rubber Rice Polymers of ethylene, propylene, etc in primary forms Iron, steel and their products Rubber products Others Total Source: MOC as of Feb 10, 2009 Note: 1 = Bt in 2008

5 Thailand Economic Stimulus Program

6 First Stimulus Package (2009) 1/ Billion of Additional Budget Sustain domestic demand Increase purchasing power at the grass-roots level Promote tourism industry Effect of supplementary budget approved in February 2009 Indicators (+ stimulus package) Budget Deficit/GDP (%) Source : SET Note: 1 Euro= Baht in 2008

7 First Stimulus Package (2009) 2/2 Agricultural price support The Sufficient Economy Village fund Re-training workers to suit the market demand Special funds for senior citizens Low interest loans to farmers 15 years of free education for all children in Thailand, including free textbooks, school uniforms, and learning materials.

8 Second Stimulus Package ( ) The cabinet approved an investment framework featuring 618 projects worth billion for the second stimulus package, covering Projects Budget ( billion) 1) Irrigation ) Transportation & Logistics ) Energy ) Telecoms ) Fundamental Tourism Infrastructure ) Health Care 1.96 Source: Royal Thai Government, as of May 13, 2009 (Note: BOT exchange rate Q1/09, 1 : Bt 50.62) Projects Budget ( billion) 7) Education ) People s Welfare ) Science & Technology ) Environment ) Tourism Development 12) Creative Economy 13) Community Development

9 Net Applications Submitted ( ) (Includes Foreign and Domestic Projects) Source: BOI s Investment Strategy and Policy Division, as of Feb 5, 2009 Note: BOT/Exchange Rate ( ) Yearly Average Basis

10 Major Foreign Investors ( ) (Applications for Investment Privileges) GBP Billion Japan EU USA (Jan - May) Source: BOI, as of Jun 26, 09 Note: BOT/Exchange Rate ( ) Yearly Average Basis

11 U.K. Thai Economic Ties

12 Trend of U.K. Investment BOI Submitted Projects GBP Million (5 months) Source: BOI, as of Jun 25, 09 BOT/Exchange Rate ( ) Yearly Average Basis

13 U.K Submitted Applications Totals by Sector: (Jan May) Sector Projects Million Agriculture Minerals and Ceramics Light Industry Auto and Metal Processing Electrical and Electronics Petrochemicals, Chemicals Services and Infrastructure TOTAL Source: BOI, as of Jun 25, 09 BOT/Exchange Rate : 1 = Bt (Q1, 2009)

14 Examples of U.K. Projects Weston SEA Company A.T. Biopower Co, Ltd Triumph Motorcycles (Thailand) Ltd GKN Driveline JTEKT Manufacturing TI Automotive (Thailand) Ltd TI Automotive ROH (Thailand) Ltd Reuters Software (Thailand) Ltd Tesco Aircraft parts Products Electricity Power from Bio Mass; Steam Motorcycle (4 stroke); Motorcycle Engine Drive Shaft; Drive Shaft Components Fuel Tank Assemblies; Fuel Pump Module; Brake & Fuel Bundle Assembly Regional Headquarters Software Regional Headquarters

15 2,200 2,000 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, Total Trade 1,652 1,591 1,581 2,159 2, Thailand U.K Trade between (Jan May) Export Import 2,347 1,533 2,236 1, ,809 2,580 2, ,125 3, (Jan - May) Source: MOC, as of Jun 24, 09 BOT/Exchange Rate ( ) Yearly Average Basis 980 Unit: million 799 1,184 1, ,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,

16 Principal Exports to U.K Description (Jan - May) 2009 (Jan May) % Growth (YOY) Prepared poultry Refine fuels Precious stones and jewellery Garments Electronic integrated circuits Unit: million Others 1, , , Total 1, , , Source: MOC, as of Jun 24, 09 BOT/Exchange Rate ( ) Yearly Average Basis

17 Principal Imports from U.K Unit: million Description (Jan - May) 2009 (Jan May) % Growth (YOY) Machinery and parts Computers; accessories and parts Beverages, mineral water, aerated water Chemicals Medicinal and pharmaceutical products Others Total Source: MOC, as of Jun 24, 09 BOT/Exchange Rate ( ) Yearly Average Basis

18 Why Thailand

19 WORLD BANK Ease of Doing Business Singapore 13 THAILAND 2 New Zealand 20 Malaysia 3 United States 21 Switzerland 4 Hong Kong 23 Korea 5 Denmark 31 France 6 UK 61 Taiwan 7 Ireland 83 China 8 Canada 92 Vietnam 9 Australia 129 Indonesia 10 Norway 140 Philippines 12 Japan 165 Laos PDR Source: World Bank, as of Sept 2008

20 Liberal Investment Policy No restrictions on foreign currency remittances No export requirement No foreign equity restrictions in manufacturing sector No local content requirement

21 Hub of Access to Regional Markets (Countries and populations) China: 1.3 billion Early Harvest :China-Thailand China-ASEAN FTA India: 1.16 billion Early Harvest Agreement Japan: 128 million Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement Taiwan: 23 million Thailand: 66.7 million (2009) GDP per capita: 2,207 (2008) ASEAN: 584 million AFTA (2008) New Zealand: 4.3 million Closer Economic Partnership Australia: 21.7 million TAFTA 21

22 Infrastructure - Strong and Growing Six international airports run by AOT: 2007 operations: 56 million passengers and 1.26 million tons of cargo Suvarnabhumi Intl. Airport: Initial capacity: 45 million passengers and 3 million ton cargo /year Mass Transit : Skytrain, Subway, Bus Systems all to be expanded Highway System: Over 70,000 km to all provinces. Internet: Wi-Fi Capability and Inexpensive Broadband Widely Available (up to 5 Mbps) Deep Sea Ports: 6 deep sea ports and 2 international river ports Capacity over 10 million TEU - Laem Chabong ranked 21 st among top 120 container ports Rail: 4,346 km rail, links to Malaysia, Singapore. Bangkok Light Rail expansion plan for 137 km ( ) Industrial Estates: 38 under IEAT and an additional 18 industrial zones and parks CBD Office Rent (Bangkok): 14.03/sq.m/month Communications: 52.8% cell phone use, 18.2% broadband internet Note: 1 = Bt in Q1,2009

23 304 Industrial Park Amata Industrial Estate Asia Industrial Estate Gateway City Industrial Estate Hemaraj Land and Development PLC Laem Chabang Industrial Estate Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate Padaeng Industrial Estate Ping Thong Industrial Estate Rojana Industrial Park Wellgrow Industrial Estate International School & University Golf Course Hospital 23

24 Priority Transport Corridors of Thailand in GMS Source: NESDB 24

25 The World s Most Expensive Cities in 2008 Rank Cities Index (New York = 100) Rank Cities Index (New York = 100) 1 London Auckland Tokyo Taipei Sydney Mumbai Seoul Bangkok Hong Kong Beijing 43.4 Notes: Standardized price and earnings surveys were carried out in 71 cities around the world. Index is based on a weighted shopping basket geared to Western European consumer habits containing 122 goods and services, and is inclusive of rent. Source: UBS Survey on March 2008

26 Basic BOI Privileges and Measures Tax Incentives Import duty reductions or exemptions on machinery and raw materials Corporate income tax holidays up to 8 years Additional 50% reductions of corporate income tax for 5 years Double deduction of public utility costs Deductions for infrastructure construction/installation costs Non-Tax Incentives Land ownership rights for foreign investors Permission to bring in foreign experts and technicians Work permit & visa facilitation One-Stop-Shop: Visas & Work Permits are issued in 3 hours

27 Activities Eligible for Investment Promotion Privileges Agriculture and Agricultural Products Mining, Ceramics and Basic Metals Light Industry Metal Products, Machinery and Transport Equipment Electronic Industry and Electric Appliances Chemicals, Paper and Plastics Services and Public Utilities

28 BOI Zoning Zone-Based Incentives: Lower to higher Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3

29 BOI Zone Based Incentives Zones Sector Matrix: Incentives to strengthen competitiveness Zone-Based Incentives: Lower to higher Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Strategic or Priority Industries Maximum incentives regardless of zone or location Example : S&T Businesses Software Mould & Die

30 BOI Special Package under Thailand Investment Year

31 Thailand Investment Year Package Incentives (One Country One Zone) Import duty exemption on machinery 8-year corporate income tax exemption Additional privileges 50% reduction of corporate income tax on net profit for five years after expiry of tax holiday Double deduction of transportation, electricity and water supply costs as per condition, procedure, and duration set by the Board Deduction from net profit for facility installation and construction costs but not exceed 25% of investment capital in addition to depreciation deduction

32 Thailand Investment Year Package Eligibility Any locations except Bangkok Applicable to designated activities only Application submission deadline: Dec 31, 2009

33 Target Industries Under Special Package Group 1 Energy savings and alternative energy businesses Group 2 High-tech businesses Group 3 Environmentally friendly materials and products businesses Group 4 Mega-projects related businesses Group 5 Tourism and real estate businesses Group 6 High-tech agro businesses

34 Energy-saving and Alternative Energy Businesses (1 of 2) Activities 1.26 Manufacture of alcohol or fuel from agricultural products, including scrap, garbage, and/or waste 4.24 Manufacture of energy-conserving machinery or equipment, or manufacture of machinery or equipment which uses alternative energy 4.25 Manufacture of fuel cells 4.26 Manufacture of engines, machinery, and accessories for natural gas vehicles 4.27 Assembly of natural gas vehicles, especially buses or heavy trucks

35 Energy-saving and Alternative Energy Businesses (2 of 2) Activities Manufacture of solar cells Power generation from alternative energy (wind/biomass/ agriculture materials/gas) 7.29 Natural gas service stations for vehicles

36 High-tech businesses (1 of 4) Activities 2.19 Manufacture of advanced ceramics 3.1 Manufacture of natural or synthetic fibers Functional fiber 3.9 Manufacture of medical supplies or medical equipment 3.14 Manufacture of scientific equipment 4.2 Manufacture of machinery and equipment Transmissions for tractors 4.7 Manufacture or repair of aircrafts, including parts or onboard equipment

37 High-tech businesses (2 of 4) Activities 4.8 Manufacture of vehicle parts Automatic transmissions, CVT transmissions, traction motors for vehicles such as hybrids or fuel cell cars Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Regenerative Braking System Manufacture of automated industrial automation equipment Manufacture of radio, television or telecommunications equipment and apparatus

38 High-tech businesses (3 of 4) Activities 5.5 Manufacture of parts or supplies used for electronic apparatus: Semiconductors, ICs, diode sensors, actuators, etc. Hard Disk Drives and components Telecommunications equipment Automotive electronics Agritronics 5.6 Manufacture of material for all types of microelectronics 5.7 All types of electronic design

39 High-tech businesses (4 of 4) Activities 7.12 Research and development 7.13 Scientific laboratories 7.14 Calibration services 7.15 Human resource development 7.30 Biotechnology

40 Environmentally-friendly Materials and Products Activities 6.17 Eco-friendly chemicals business 6.18 Eco-friendly products business Eco-friendly packaging Eco-friendly plastic or polymer products

41 Mega Project Related Businesses Existing Activities Manufacture of trains or electric trains or parts (only with rails system) Manufacture of steel pipes or stainless steel pipes - The dimension must not be not less than 1,200 mm. Manufacture of plastic or plastic coated products - Plastic pipes with the dimension must not be not less than 1,200 mm. Manufacture of Machinery and equipment - A feed pump with the dimension of feed tube not less than 30 inches Manufacture of reinforced concreted for public utility

42 High-tech Agricultural Business Existing Activities Medical Food (new category) 4.8 Manufacture of vehicle tires

43 Selected Investment Opportunities

44 Agro-based Industries 44

45 Thailand: World s Leader in Agro-Based Products World s No.1 producer of natural rubber World s top exporter of rice Seafood, canned tuna, canned pineapples, cassava World s top exporter of sugar Productions & Exports in (Jan Apr) (Jan Apr) Products Production (Thousands of metric tons)* Export (Bt billion) Production (Thousands of metric tons)* Export (Bt billion) Production (Thousands of metric tons)* Export (Bt billion) Production (Thousands of metric tons)* Export (Bt billion) Rubber 3, , , Rice 29, , , , Tapioca products 24, , , , Sugar 5, , , , Sources: * BOT, as of 18 June 2009

46 Thailand s Major Food Export Markets in Other 16% 2008 ASEAN 18% Africa 13% Middle East 6% Japan 14% USA 14% Source: National Food Institute, as of Mar 09, 2009 China 4% EU 15%

47 Automotive Driving the Future

48 Automotives Auto sector accounted for 10.5% of GDP in 2008 Thailand is the largest auto producer in Southeast Asia and the world s 2nd largest producer and market of pickup trucks. Thailand is the world s 12 th largest automobile producer in 2008 (up from 15 th in 2007) 16 assemblers with a combined production of 1.4 million units in 2008 (56% for export) High Local content: 80-90% for pick up and 30-70% for passenger cars Target: producing 1,800,000 units in 2013

49 Structure of Thai Automotive Industry Assembly (16 Auto Assemblers, 7 Motorcycle Assemblers) Foreign J/V LSEs Tier 1 Suppliers (648 Companies) Thai Foreign Majority 47 %. Majority 30 % Pure Thai 23 % Tier 2 & 3 Suppliers (1,641 Companies) Local Suppliers SME s [* LSEs : Large Scale Enterprises SMEs : Small & Medium Enterprises] The data updated in 2009 by TAI

50 Vehicle Production in Thailand Motorcycles Excluded 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000, , , , , Source: Thai Automotive Institute, as of 13 Feb Passenger Cars & Off-road Passenger Vehicles Pickup and Pickup Passenger Vehicles Total (non-motorcycles)

51 Automotive Sales and Exports 800, , , , , , ,000 Domestic Sales (Units) 100, , , , ,000 Exports (Units) Domestic Sales Exports Source: as of Feb 12, , , , , ,000 0

52 2 nd Global Niche ECO car Promote Investment Promotion for ECO car Emission Standard: EURO IV & CO 2 <= 120g/km. Energy Saving: 5 liter/100 km. incl. Hybrid, Alter. Fuel Crash Safety: UN ECE R94&95 Classification of All (3,946) Car Models Currently on sales in Europe (Nov 2004) The Lowest Combined Fuel Consumption (Liters/100km) The Best 3.4 Top 5% 5.0 Top 10% 5.5 Top 15% 5.8 Top 20% 6.1 Top 25% 6.5 Top 30% 6.9 Top 40% 7.4 Median 7.9 Top 60% 8.5 Top 70% 9.1 Top 80% 9.8 Top 90% 10.9 The Worst 25.0 Source: Vehicle Certification Agency, UK

53 Eco Car Investment Company Capacity Units/Year Honda 120,000 Suzuki 138,000 Nissan 120,000 Toyota 100,000 Mitsubishi 107,000 TATA 100,000 Source: BOI as of March, 09

54 Machinery Machinery to meet demand is in demand

55 Opportunities in Machinery Thailand continues to industrialize, but is dependent on foreign industrial machinery for immediate future. Total imported machinery worth billion in 2008 High demand for: Food processing and farm machinery Alternative energy/energy conservation machinery Textile machinery Automotive machinery Moulds & dies

56 Moulds & Die Needed in Thailand Moulds for Die Casting - Engine block - Crank shaft - Front case - Oil pan - Gear box auto - Safety parts : Master pump & clipper brake Moulds for Plastic Injection - Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) - Housing for automotive steering column - Automotive dashboard - Parts for digital camera & cellular telephone - Parts for notebook computer and PDA (personal digital assistant) Transfer press dies - Automotive body press die

57 Electronics & Electrical Products Integrating Innovation & Technology

58 Electronics and Electrical Industry E&E Exports : Billion in 2008* Thailand is the world s largest producer of HDDs A leading country in the manufacture of Integrated Circuits and White Goods Source:*E&E Intelligence Unit, as of Feb 12, 09

59 Thailand s E & E Exports by Market Others 22% in 2008 US 15% Middle East 4% EU 16% China 15% ASEAN 16% Japan 12% Source:*E&E Intelligence Unit, as of Feb 12, 09

60 Alternative Energy in Thailand Solar Biogas Wind Bio Cluster Garbage Water Bio Diesel Ethanol

61 Incentive Measures 6.4% 2008 New REDP Targets ( ) Adder cost R&D 15.6% 2011 BOI RE usage at 4,237 ktoe/year Reduce Import by 99,500 mil.baht/year Reduce GHG 13 mil.ton/year ESCO Fund 19.1% RE usage at 19,700 ktoe/year Reduce Import by 461,800 mil.baht/year Reduce GHG 42 mil.ton/year 2016 CDM 2.4% 20.3% 4.1% % 7.6% Target 5,608 MW Existing 1,750 MW Adder cost 3,858 MW -Biomass/Small Hydro/Solar -MSW/Biomass/Biogas/Hydrogen Target 7,433 ktoe Existing 3,007 Ktoe Ethanol Target 9.0 mil. L/day Existing 1.24 mil L/day Biodiesel Target 4.5 mil.l/day Existing 1.56 mil.l/day Hydrogen Target 0.1 mil.kg Target 690 mmscfd (6,090 ktoe) Existing mmscfd Power Heat Biofuels NGV Source: Ministry of Energy forecast, as of Jan 2009

62 Private Investment Requirement Investment Value (Million Pound) Short-term Mid-term Long-term Total ( ) ( ) Solar , Wind , Biomass , Biogas MSW Ethanol , Biodiesel , Total (1) 2, , , , Source: 15 year renewable energy development plan, Ministry of Energy. As of January 16, 2009 Note: 1 AUD = Baht on February 2009

63 BOI Policies to Promote Renewable Energy All Renewable & Alternative Energy Projects are treated as Priorities Activities Incentives: Import duty exemption on machinery and income tax exemption for 8 years, regardless of zone Eligible Activities include: Fuel from agriculture and waste (ethanol, bio-diesel, biogas) Power plants using renewable fuel Manufacture of solar cells Manufacture of fuel cells NGV equipment and parts

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