Strategic Location "Strategic Location in the Heart of Asia | Gateway to Southeast Asia | Easy Access to 3 billion Consumers" In business, location matters and Thailand is the perfect gateway to Southeast Asia and the Greater Mekong sub-region with its preferential market access to China, India, and ASEAN – the economic powerhouse of more than 580 million people. With intra-ASEAN trade worth more than US$1 trillion a year, investors can leverage Thailand’s position within the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and enjoy low customs duties ranging from 0% to 5%. Consequently, investors will discover enhanced opportunities for numerous industries such as automotive, machinery, electrical and electronics, petrochemicals, agro-industry, biotechnology, renewable energy, fashion, and high value-added services.

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