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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
     IN THAILAND



        Udom Wongviwatchai
          Secretary General
    Thailand Board of Investment
             March 2013
TNCS’ TOP PROSPECTIVE HOST ECONOMIES FOR
                2012–2014
      (PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS SELECTING ECONOMY
                   AS A TOP DESTINATION)

                     (x) = 2011 ranking
             1 China (1)
             2 United States (2)
             3 India (3)
             4 Indonesia (6)
             5 Brazil (4)
             6 Australia (8)
             6 United Kingdom (13)
             8 Germany (8)
             8 Russian Federation (5)
             8 Thailand (12)
             11 Viet Nam (11)
             12 Mexico (10)
             13 Japan (-)
             14 Netherlands (-)
             14 Poland (6)
             14 South Africa (-)
             17 Korea, Republic of (-)                    Developed economies
             17 Sweden (-)                                Developing and transition economies
             19 France (19)
             19 Italy (-)
             19 Malaysia (19)


Source: UNCTAD Top host economies for FDI 2012-2012 as of July 12, 2012
2013                              2013

         1          Singapore             11     Finland    The World Bank Ranks
                                                         Thailand among the easiest
         2         Hong Kong              12    Malaysia
                                                           places to do Business in
                      New                                 Asia and 18th in the World
         3           Zealand
                                          13    Sweden

                      United
         4            States
                                          14     Iceland

         5          Denmark               15     Ireland

         6            Norway              16     Taiwan
                      United
         7           Kingdom
                                          17    Canada

         8         Korea, Rep             18    Thailand

         9           Georgia              19    Mauritius

        10           Australia            20    Germany

Source: Doing Business 2013, October 25, 2012
Value of Investment Promotion
Applications By Industry, 2003 – 2012
          Agro          Minerals           Fashion      Auto       E&E      Chemical   Services
  Euro billion
      40                                                                                                37.01

      35


      30                                                                                                15.3



      25


      20                  16.42       17.63                                                    16.84
                                                            15.88             15.97                     6.1


      15                               4.4      12.82                                  11.20
                           4.1
                                                             4.3    11.17                         6.2   4.2
                                       2.7
               7.98        3.1
                                                 3                             9.4
      10                               2.2
                                                             3.2                                  2.2
                                                                     4.1                4.2
                           2.1                  3.8                                                     6.4
                1.4                                          1.9                                  2.2
                           1.5         3.6                           1.3       0.6       1
                1.5        0.3
        5                                        2                   1.7       2.1      1.6       3.3
                1.7                    0.4                   4.3                                        1.1
                            4                   1.4                            1.4      1.7             1.5
                1.5                    3.3                           1.9                0.3       0.4
                                                0.5   0.3                      0.2
                                                                               0.5      0.7       0.8
                0.5                             0.7          0.8     0.4
                                                                     0.7
                0.5                             1.5                            1.8      1.7       1.8   2.4
                0.9        1.3         1                     1.1      1
        0
              2003        2004        2005     2006         2007    2008      2009     2010    2011     2012


Exchange rate: €1 = Bt39.96 in 2012
Source: BOI, as of Jan 17, 2013
ASEAN - EU Snapshot
                                ASEAN’s Macro-Economy
                                •  GDP (2011): US$2,112.4
                                   Bn* (€1,643 bn)
                                •  GDP per capita: US
 * IMF Forecast                    $3,376 (€2,626 bn)
                                •  GDP Growth: 5.7% and
                                   6.4% in 2011-2012
                                •  Population: 600 million


                                                                EU’s Macro-Economy
                                                                •    GDP (2011): € 12,650 bn
                                                                •    GDP per capita: € 25,200
                                                                •    GDP Growth: 1.5% and -0.3% in
                                                                     2011-2012
                                                                •    Population: 501 million



                                                                  Source: European Economic Forecast 2013 & Eurostat



Source: Tilleke and Gibbins & IMF Forecast as of Feb 27, 2013   Exchange rate: US$1=Bt31.08 and €1 = Bt39.96 in 2012
ASEAN Corporate Income Tax
          2013
   30%

   25%

   20%

   15%

   10%

    5%

    0%
         Singapore   Thailand   Vietnam   Malaysia   Indonesia

Source: KPMG
Sectors of Opportunity
             Agriculture
             and food
             processing
                                             Biotechnology
                   Automotive
  Target
Industries                        Target        Alternative
                                Industries      energy
                   Machinery


             Mold & Die                      E&E
Food Industry
“Thailand: Kitchen to the World”
2011 THAILAND’S TOP FOOD EXPORT CATEGORIES
            AND WORLD’S RANKING

                          World’s # 6 Rice & Grains            World’s # 1 Cassava
                          Exports                                          Exports




THAILAND:
12th  in  total  food  
exports
                                         World’s # 2 Sugar Exports




                          World’s Top 15 Fruit                 World’s $# 3 Fishery
                          &Vegetable Exports                                Exports
Strengths of Thai Food Industry
                       > 80% of raw materials used by the
                       food industry are locally sourced at
                                    low prices

                                     Abundant
                                       Raw
                                      Material




              Skilled &                                    Good
            hard working                             Quality & Safety
             Workforce

Size of workforce now > 39.5 million   GMP and International Standard
 Minimum Daily Wage Bt300 (€7.5)      Good Manufacturing Practices is a
                                    mandatory measure for 54 types of food
                                                 products

Source: Thailand Food Industry Outlook, Commercial Section, Royal Danish Embassy Mar 2011
Automotive Industry
“Thailand: Automotive Hub of Asia”




                              As of Feb 14, 2013
Thailand’s Automotive Industry
               Overview

 Thailand:     Target:      Output:      High local
9th largest       To            14       content :
automobile manufacture assemblers       80-90% for
producer in   3,000,000       with a    pick-up and
the world in units in 2017 combined     30-70% for
   2012*                   production    passenger
                            of more          car
                               than
                           2,000,000
                             in 2012


Source: OICA and TAI
2012 Thailand’s Automotive Industry
                                 VEHICLE                                 MOTORCYCLE
                                              Growth       Growth                        Growth   Growth
              December Jan.-Dec.                                    December Jan.-Dec.
                                              YOY %        YTD %                         YOY %    YTD %

Production
(Units)
               221,353 2,453,717                 123       68.32    183,384 2,606,161    21.30    27.56


Domestic
Wholesale      144,676 1,436,335                 161       80.71    152,894 2,130,067    24.94     6.11
(Units)


Export
(CBU)           86,297        1,026,671          146       39.56     85,959   856,935     -29     -24.37
(Units)




Source: Thailand Automotive Institute as of Jan 28, 2013
Top 100 Global Suppliers 2010
                Present in Thailand
      Japanese Global Suppliers               Other Global Suppliers
 2. Denso           46.Bridgestone    1.  Robert Bosch   44. Federal-Mogul
 4. Aisin Seiki     49.Tokai Rika     3.  Continental    47. Michelin
13.Yazaki           57.Showa          6.  Faurecia       50. GKN Driveline
15.Sumitomo         61.Mitsuba        7.  Johnson        52. Goodyear
16.Toyota Boshoku   66.Asahi Glass         Control       56. Grupo Antolin
18.CalsonicKansei   72.Stanley         8. ZF             58. Bayer
19.JTEKT            74. Akebono       11. TRW            59. TI Automotive
20.Hitachi             Brake          12. Delphi         65. Draexlmaier
28.Toyoda Gosei     82.Sanden         14. Lear           67.American Axle
33.NTN              84. F-Tech        17. BASF           73. Rieter Auto.
34.NSK              92.Alpine         21. Valeo          84. F-Tech
35.Mitsubishi       94.Pioneer        22. Visteon        86. Hayes
39.NHK Spring       98. Omron         23. Autoliv        Lammerz
40.Koito                              25. Mahle          93. 3M
41.TS Tech                            27. Dana
43.Takata                             31. BorgWarner
                                      36.Teneco


                    28/29 Companies                      29/71 companies
Renewable Energy
Thailand’s Energy Policy
    •  Enhancing energy related industries &
1      business to be next generation value-creator.


    •  Securing country’s energy supply.
2

    •  Pricing energy right.
3

    •  Up-scaling RE mix to 25% in 10 years.
4

    •  Targeting energy intensity reduction by 25%
5      (based on 2010 level) within 20 years.
                Source: DEDE (Renewable Energy Asia 2012), as of Sept 12, 2012.
Alternative Energy Development
                    Plan (AEDP) 2012-2021
     AEDP 2012-2021, targeting to replace 25% of total fossil-fuel
              consumption with RE at the end of 2021.
Renewable Energy ( 9,198
MW)
Solar power                    2,000 MW
Wind power                     1,200 MW
Hydro power                    1,608 MW
MSW                             160 MW
Biomass                        3,630 MW
Biogas                          600 MW
New forms of RE (3 MW)
Geothermal                        1 MW
energy
Wave and                          2 MW
Tides

Source: Ministry of Energy, as of April 2012
Economic transition from
     labor intensive to
knowledge-based is creating
       great demand




                    As of Mar 4, 2013
Opportunities in Machinery

•  Thailand continues to industrialize, but is
   dependent on foreign industrial machinery for
   immediate future.

•  High demand for:
   –  Food and farm machinery
   –  Alternative energy/energy conservation
      machinery
   –  Textile machinery
   –  Automotive production machinery
   –  Mould & Die Industry
Investment Incentives:
Metal Products &Parts Manufacturing
          •  50% reduction of        •  50% reduction of       •  Exempt from
          machinery duty             machinery duty            machinery Duty
General
          • Corporate income tax     •  Corporate income tax   •  8 years corporate
          exemption: In IE-3 years   exemption:                income tax exemption
                                     –  In IE-7 years
                                     –  Outside IE-3 years

              Zone 1                       Zone 2                    Zone 3
          Exempt from machinery import duties
Priority Exempt from corporate income tax for 8 years

          Examples: Sintered products, mold & die parts
As of Jan 31, 2013
Biodiversity in Thailand

                                     Biodiversity in Thailand is ranked as the eighth most
                                     bio-diverse region in the world.


                                     Thailand is the world’s highest biodiversity per unit
                                     area-hosting several forests types and aquatic
                                     habitats.

                                     Thailand supports up to 10,000 species of plants,
                                     • 980 species of birds,
                                     • 300 species of mammals,
                                     • 490 species of reptiles and amphibians,
                                     • 2,800 species of fishes and
                                     • 150,000 species of microbes – accounting for
                                       about 10% of all species of living organisms in the
                                       world.



Source: Thailand BIOTEC Guide 2011/2012 as of July 17, 2012
Biotechnology:
                          BoI Eligible Activities
                                                   Seed & Plant R&D

            Biotechnology                   Biopharmaceutical agents

                                         Diagnostic kits for health,
                                     agriculture, food and environment

                            Biomolecule & bioactive compounds using
                          microorganisms, plant cells and animal cells

                Raw materials and/or essential materials used in
                                molecular biological experiment

 Biological substances analysis and/or synthesis services
Source: A Guide to BOI 2010
Incentives for Biotechnology
                                                    Exemption of
Biotechnology                           import duty on machinery
                              Exemption of 8-year-CIT without
                            being subject to CIT exemption cap

         50% reduction of CIT on the net profit generated
   from investment for 5 years after the exemption period

                       Double deductions for transportation,
  electricity and water costs for 10 years from the date of
             first income derivation from promoted activity
   Deduction of infrastructure installation or construction
costs from net profit in addition to normal depreciation of
                        not more than 25% of the project.
Note: Applications must be submitted to the BOI within Dec 31, 2012
As of Feb 18, 2013
Policy to Support Hi-Tech Industry

                                  Tax Incentives
   •  Exemption of import duties on machinery
   •  Corporate income tax exemption 8 years with no cap
   •  50% reduction of corporate income tax for 5 years from the
      expiry date
   •  Double deduction of public utility costs for 10 years
   •  Deduction from net profit of 25% of the investment in
      infrastructure installation and construction cost in addition to
      normal capital depreciation for 10 years

                                             Eligible
   •  Any Locations except Bangkok
   •  Applicable to designated activities only
   •  Application submission deadlines: Dec 31, 2012

Source: BoI Announcement No.2/2553, April 23, 2010.
Customized incentives for
                     Higher Value investment projects

            Projects with investment value at least Bt
            30 billion baht (excluding cost of land and
            working capital) will be eligible for a
            customized tax incentive package



Source: BOI E&E Industries Division as of Feb 5, 2010
Roles of the BOI
•  Facilitating market entry—100% foreign ownership
   in manufacturing and most services eligible for BOI
   promotion
•  Reducing initial investment costs through provision of tax
   incentives
•  Providing business-related services
    –  Information
    –  Site visits
    –  Subcontracting development
•  Facilitating business operations
    –  Right to own land
    –  Visas and work permits
    –  Help Desk
Thailand and the BOI offer:

   No restrictions
                      100% foreign
     on foreign
                       ownership
      currency

       LIBERAL INVESTMENT
             REGIME

     No export       No local content
   requirements       requirements
Roles of the BOI
•  Facilitating market entry—100% foreign ownership in
   manufacturing and most services eligible for BOI
   promotion
•  Reducing initial investment costs through provision
   of tax incentives
•  Providing business-related services
    –  Information
    –  Site visits
    –  Subcontracting development
•  Facilitating business operations
    –  Right to own land
    –  Visas and work permits
    –  Help Desk
Tax Incentives
ü  Corporate income tax holidays up to 8
    yrs
     §  Additional 50% reductions of
      corporate income tax for 5 years
ü  Import duty reductions or exemptions
    on machinery and raw materials
ü  Double deduction of public utility costs
ü  Deductions for infrastructure
    construction/installation costs
BOI ZONING AND
      INCENTIVES
 Zone:        1    2           3
 Incentives: Lower
 Higher
 Import
   Duty      Outside I.E       Inside I.E
Privileges
                 50%             50%
Zone 1
               Reduction       Reduction
                 50%
Zone 2                             Exempt
               Reduction
Zone 3          Exempt             Exempt

   Corporate        Outside         Inside
  Income Tax          I.E             I.E
Zone 1             No Privilege     3 years
Zone 2               3 years        7 years
Zone 3               8 years        8 years
From Zone-Based to
                  Sectoral Approach

                      Sector Matrix:
                      Incentives to
                       strengthen
                     competitiveness


              Strategic or Priority Activities

                  •  Maximum incentives
Zone-Based        regardless of location
Incentives:
 •  Zone 1
                 •  Customized packages
 •  Zone 2
 •  Zone 3
STI Incentives (Optional)
                    Investments and expenditures on:
  Criteria          •  Research and development or design
                    •  Advanced technology training
                    •  Funding educational and research institutions
                    •  Contribution to Science and Technology
                    Development Fund
    Required STI          Additional Year   Exemption of      Removal of
    Investment &           of Corporate        Import      Corporate Income
     Expenditures          Income Tax         Duties on     Tax Exemption
                            Exemption        Machinery            Cap


1% of the first 3                1               ü               ü
years’ sale or at least
Bt150 million,
whichever is less
2% of the first 3                2               ü               ü
years’ sale or at least
Bt300 million,
whichever is less
3% of the first 3                3               ü               ü
years’ sale or at least
Bt450 million,
BOI SERVICES
Roles of the BOI
•  Facilitating market entry—100% foreign ownership in
   manufacturing and most services eligible for BOI
   promotion
•  Reducing initial investment costs through provision of tax
   incentives
•  Providing business-related services
    –  Information
    –  Site visits
    –  Sourcing
•  Facilitating business operations
    –  Right to own land
    –  Visas and work permits
    –  Help Desk
ASEAN SUPPORTING INDUSTRY
       DATABASE (ASID)

     www.asidnet.org

•  Information and profiles of companies
   in supporting industries and
   manufacturers of parts and components
   in 10 ASEAN countries
One Start One Stop Investment Center

                               More Convenience,
                               less time,
                               more efficiency!




18th Floor, Chamchuri Square Building
319 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan
Domestic Call: 0 2209 1100, Inter. Call: (66 2) 209 1100
                                                           38
Email: osos@boi.go.th
Roles of the BOI
•  Facilitating market entry—100% foreign
   ownership in manufacturing and most services
   eligible for BOI promotion
•  Reducing initial investment costs through
   provision of tax incentives
•  Providing business-related services
  –  Information
  –  Site visits
  –  Subcontracting development
•  Facilitating business operations
  –  Right to own land
  –  Visas and work permits
  –  Help Desk
Belgian Investment
Foreign Direct Investment
                              Applications
                  20


                             16.2                 2011        2012
                  16
                        +63.5%

                  12                                     Belgium
   Euro Billion




                       9.9                            applications in
                                          9.4
                                                       2012: €11.9
                                                         million
                   8
                                    4.9

                   4

                                                0.6     1.3             1.2
                                                                 0.8                0.6   0.030.3
                                                                              0.2
                   0
                        Total       Japan         EU             ASEAN        USA.        Australia
Exchange rate: €1 = Bt39.96 in 2012
Source: BOI, as of January 17, 2013
Trend of Belgium Applications
                 150                                                                                                             12
                                                            Value
                                          127.8             No.of Projects             11

                                                                                                      116.8
                 120
                                                                                                                               9 9
                                 94.3 8       8




                                                                                                                                      No. of Projects
                 90                                                                                       7
  Euro Million




                                                                   6                              6                              6
                                                            60.3
                 60                                                           5 59.4
                                                        4
                                                                                                                                 3
                 30
                             2                                                                                      2
                                                                       12.4                                             11.9
                                                                                            8.1
                       2.4                        1.5                                                         0.1
                  0                                                                                                              0
                       2002      2003     2004 2005         2006       2007 2008 2009 2010                    2011      2012


Source: BOI, as of Feb 28, 2013 Exchange rate: €1 = Bt39.96 in 2012
Belgium Investment
                           Applications
                           Totals by Sector: 2002 – 2012

                              Sector                                  Projects   € Million
   Agricultural Products                                                 7         25.0
   Minerals and Ceramics                                                 4         66.3
   Light Industries/Textiles                                            16         18.2
   Metal Products and Machinery                                          5         55.7
   Electric and Electronic Products                                     11         0.9
   Chemicals and Paper                                                   8        217.2
   Services                                                             17        111.7
   TOTAL                                                                68        494.9



Source: BOI, as of Feb 28, 2013 Exchange rate: €1 = Bt39.96 in 2012
Belgium Investments in
       Thailand
BOI OFFICE IN GERMANY
     Mr. Chanin Khaochan
     Director
     Thailand Board of Investment, Frankfurt Office
     Bethmannstrasse 58,
     60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

     Tel.: +49 69 929 1230
     Fax: +49 69 929 123 20
     Email: fra@boi.go.th
     Website: www.boi.go.th



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Business Opportunities in Thailand

  • 1. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THAILAND Udom Wongviwatchai Secretary General Thailand Board of Investment March 2013
  • 2. TNCS’ TOP PROSPECTIVE HOST ECONOMIES FOR 2012–2014 (PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS SELECTING ECONOMY AS A TOP DESTINATION) (x) = 2011 ranking 1 China (1) 2 United States (2) 3 India (3) 4 Indonesia (6) 5 Brazil (4) 6 Australia (8) 6 United Kingdom (13) 8 Germany (8) 8 Russian Federation (5) 8 Thailand (12) 11 Viet Nam (11) 12 Mexico (10) 13 Japan (-) 14 Netherlands (-) 14 Poland (6) 14 South Africa (-) 17 Korea, Republic of (-) Developed economies 17 Sweden (-) Developing and transition economies 19 France (19) 19 Italy (-) 19 Malaysia (19) Source: UNCTAD Top host economies for FDI 2012-2012 as of July 12, 2012
  • 3. 2013 2013 1 Singapore 11 Finland The World Bank Ranks Thailand among the easiest 2 Hong Kong 12 Malaysia places to do Business in New Asia and 18th in the World 3 Zealand 13 Sweden United 4 States 14 Iceland 5 Denmark 15 Ireland 6 Norway 16 Taiwan United 7 Kingdom 17 Canada 8 Korea, Rep 18 Thailand 9 Georgia 19 Mauritius 10 Australia 20 Germany Source: Doing Business 2013, October 25, 2012
  • 4. Value of Investment Promotion Applications By Industry, 2003 – 2012 Agro Minerals Fashion Auto E&E Chemical Services Euro billion 40 37.01 35 30 15.3 25 20 16.42 17.63 16.84 15.88 15.97 6.1 15 4.4 12.82 11.20 4.1 4.3 11.17 6.2 4.2 2.7 7.98 3.1 3 9.4 10 2.2 3.2 2.2 4.1 4.2 2.1 3.8 6.4 1.4 1.9 2.2 1.5 3.6 1.3 0.6 1 1.5 0.3 5 2 1.7 2.1 1.6 3.3 1.7 0.4 4.3 1.1 4 1.4 1.4 1.7 1.5 1.5 3.3 1.9 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.4 0.7 0.5 1.5 1.8 1.7 1.8 2.4 0.9 1.3 1 1.1 1 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Exchange rate: €1 = Bt39.96 in 2012 Source: BOI, as of Jan 17, 2013
  • 5. ASEAN - EU Snapshot ASEAN’s Macro-Economy •  GDP (2011): US$2,112.4 Bn* (€1,643 bn) •  GDP per capita: US * IMF Forecast $3,376 (€2,626 bn) •  GDP Growth: 5.7% and 6.4% in 2011-2012 •  Population: 600 million EU’s Macro-Economy •  GDP (2011): € 12,650 bn •  GDP per capita: € 25,200 •  GDP Growth: 1.5% and -0.3% in 2011-2012 •  Population: 501 million Source: European Economic Forecast 2013 & Eurostat Source: Tilleke and Gibbins & IMF Forecast as of Feb 27, 2013 Exchange rate: US$1=Bt31.08 and €1 = Bt39.96 in 2012
  • 6. ASEAN Corporate Income Tax 2013 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Singapore Thailand Vietnam Malaysia Indonesia Source: KPMG
  • 7. Sectors of Opportunity Agriculture and food processing Biotechnology Automotive Target Industries Target Alternative Industries energy Machinery Mold & Die E&E
  • 9. 2011 THAILAND’S TOP FOOD EXPORT CATEGORIES AND WORLD’S RANKING World’s # 6 Rice & Grains World’s # 1 Cassava Exports Exports THAILAND: 12th  in  total  food   exports World’s # 2 Sugar Exports World’s Top 15 Fruit World’s $# 3 Fishery &Vegetable Exports Exports
  • 10. Strengths of Thai Food Industry > 80% of raw materials used by the food industry are locally sourced at low prices Abundant Raw Material Skilled & Good hard working Quality & Safety Workforce Size of workforce now > 39.5 million GMP and International Standard Minimum Daily Wage Bt300 (€7.5) Good Manufacturing Practices is a mandatory measure for 54 types of food products Source: Thailand Food Industry Outlook, Commercial Section, Royal Danish Embassy Mar 2011
  • 11. Automotive Industry “Thailand: Automotive Hub of Asia” As of Feb 14, 2013
  • 12. Thailand’s Automotive Industry Overview Thailand: Target: Output: High local 9th largest To 14 content : automobile manufacture assemblers 80-90% for producer in 3,000,000 with a pick-up and the world in units in 2017 combined 30-70% for 2012* production passenger of more car than 2,000,000 in 2012 Source: OICA and TAI
  • 13. 2012 Thailand’s Automotive Industry VEHICLE MOTORCYCLE Growth Growth Growth Growth December Jan.-Dec. December Jan.-Dec. YOY % YTD % YOY % YTD % Production (Units) 221,353 2,453,717 123 68.32 183,384 2,606,161 21.30 27.56 Domestic Wholesale 144,676 1,436,335 161 80.71 152,894 2,130,067 24.94 6.11 (Units) Export (CBU) 86,297 1,026,671 146 39.56 85,959 856,935 -29 -24.37 (Units) Source: Thailand Automotive Institute as of Jan 28, 2013
  • 14. Top 100 Global Suppliers 2010 Present in Thailand Japanese Global Suppliers Other Global Suppliers 2. Denso 46.Bridgestone 1. Robert Bosch 44. Federal-Mogul 4. Aisin Seiki 49.Tokai Rika 3. Continental 47. Michelin 13.Yazaki 57.Showa 6. Faurecia 50. GKN Driveline 15.Sumitomo 61.Mitsuba 7. Johnson 52. Goodyear 16.Toyota Boshoku 66.Asahi Glass Control 56. Grupo Antolin 18.CalsonicKansei 72.Stanley 8. ZF 58. Bayer 19.JTEKT 74. Akebono 11. TRW 59. TI Automotive 20.Hitachi Brake 12. Delphi 65. Draexlmaier 28.Toyoda Gosei 82.Sanden 14. Lear 67.American Axle 33.NTN 84. F-Tech 17. BASF 73. Rieter Auto. 34.NSK 92.Alpine 21. Valeo 84. F-Tech 35.Mitsubishi 94.Pioneer 22. Visteon 86. Hayes 39.NHK Spring 98. Omron 23. Autoliv Lammerz 40.Koito 25. Mahle 93. 3M 41.TS Tech 27. Dana 43.Takata 31. BorgWarner 36.Teneco 28/29 Companies 29/71 companies
  • 16. Thailand’s Energy Policy •  Enhancing energy related industries & 1 business to be next generation value-creator. •  Securing country’s energy supply. 2 •  Pricing energy right. 3 •  Up-scaling RE mix to 25% in 10 years. 4 •  Targeting energy intensity reduction by 25% 5 (based on 2010 level) within 20 years. Source: DEDE (Renewable Energy Asia 2012), as of Sept 12, 2012.
  • 17. Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) 2012-2021 AEDP 2012-2021, targeting to replace 25% of total fossil-fuel consumption with RE at the end of 2021. Renewable Energy ( 9,198 MW) Solar power 2,000 MW Wind power 1,200 MW Hydro power 1,608 MW MSW 160 MW Biomass 3,630 MW Biogas 600 MW New forms of RE (3 MW) Geothermal 1 MW energy Wave and 2 MW Tides Source: Ministry of Energy, as of April 2012
  • 18. Economic transition from labor intensive to knowledge-based is creating great demand As of Mar 4, 2013
  • 19. Opportunities in Machinery •  Thailand continues to industrialize, but is dependent on foreign industrial machinery for immediate future. •  High demand for: –  Food and farm machinery –  Alternative energy/energy conservation machinery –  Textile machinery –  Automotive production machinery –  Mould & Die Industry
  • 20. Investment Incentives: Metal Products &Parts Manufacturing •  50% reduction of •  50% reduction of •  Exempt from machinery duty machinery duty machinery Duty General • Corporate income tax •  Corporate income tax •  8 years corporate exemption: In IE-3 years exemption: income tax exemption –  In IE-7 years –  Outside IE-3 years Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Exempt from machinery import duties Priority Exempt from corporate income tax for 8 years Examples: Sintered products, mold & die parts
  • 21. As of Jan 31, 2013
  • 22. Biodiversity in Thailand Biodiversity in Thailand is ranked as the eighth most bio-diverse region in the world. Thailand is the world’s highest biodiversity per unit area-hosting several forests types and aquatic habitats. Thailand supports up to 10,000 species of plants, • 980 species of birds, • 300 species of mammals, • 490 species of reptiles and amphibians, • 2,800 species of fishes and • 150,000 species of microbes – accounting for about 10% of all species of living organisms in the world. Source: Thailand BIOTEC Guide 2011/2012 as of July 17, 2012
  • 23. Biotechnology: BoI Eligible Activities Seed & Plant R&D Biotechnology Biopharmaceutical agents Diagnostic kits for health, agriculture, food and environment Biomolecule & bioactive compounds using microorganisms, plant cells and animal cells Raw materials and/or essential materials used in molecular biological experiment Biological substances analysis and/or synthesis services Source: A Guide to BOI 2010
  • 24. Incentives for Biotechnology Exemption of Biotechnology import duty on machinery Exemption of 8-year-CIT without being subject to CIT exemption cap 50% reduction of CIT on the net profit generated from investment for 5 years after the exemption period Double deductions for transportation, electricity and water costs for 10 years from the date of first income derivation from promoted activity Deduction of infrastructure installation or construction costs from net profit in addition to normal depreciation of not more than 25% of the project. Note: Applications must be submitted to the BOI within Dec 31, 2012
  • 25. As of Feb 18, 2013
  • 26. Policy to Support Hi-Tech Industry Tax Incentives •  Exemption of import duties on machinery •  Corporate income tax exemption 8 years with no cap •  50% reduction of corporate income tax for 5 years from the expiry date •  Double deduction of public utility costs for 10 years •  Deduction from net profit of 25% of the investment in infrastructure installation and construction cost in addition to normal capital depreciation for 10 years Eligible •  Any Locations except Bangkok •  Applicable to designated activities only •  Application submission deadlines: Dec 31, 2012 Source: BoI Announcement No.2/2553, April 23, 2010.
  • 27. Customized incentives for Higher Value investment projects Projects with investment value at least Bt 30 billion baht (excluding cost of land and working capital) will be eligible for a customized tax incentive package Source: BOI E&E Industries Division as of Feb 5, 2010
  • 28. Roles of the BOI •  Facilitating market entry—100% foreign ownership in manufacturing and most services eligible for BOI promotion •  Reducing initial investment costs through provision of tax incentives •  Providing business-related services –  Information –  Site visits –  Subcontracting development •  Facilitating business operations –  Right to own land –  Visas and work permits –  Help Desk
  • 29. Thailand and the BOI offer: No restrictions 100% foreign on foreign ownership currency LIBERAL INVESTMENT REGIME No export No local content requirements requirements
  • 30. Roles of the BOI •  Facilitating market entry—100% foreign ownership in manufacturing and most services eligible for BOI promotion •  Reducing initial investment costs through provision of tax incentives •  Providing business-related services –  Information –  Site visits –  Subcontracting development •  Facilitating business operations –  Right to own land –  Visas and work permits –  Help Desk
  • 31. Tax Incentives ü  Corporate income tax holidays up to 8 yrs §  Additional 50% reductions of corporate income tax for 5 years ü  Import duty reductions or exemptions on machinery and raw materials ü  Double deduction of public utility costs ü  Deductions for infrastructure construction/installation costs
  • 32. BOI ZONING AND INCENTIVES Zone: 1 2 3 Incentives: Lower Higher Import Duty Outside I.E Inside I.E Privileges 50% 50% Zone 1 Reduction Reduction 50% Zone 2 Exempt Reduction Zone 3 Exempt Exempt Corporate Outside Inside Income Tax I.E I.E Zone 1 No Privilege 3 years Zone 2 3 years 7 years Zone 3 8 years 8 years
  • 33. From Zone-Based to Sectoral Approach Sector Matrix: Incentives to strengthen competitiveness Strategic or Priority Activities •  Maximum incentives Zone-Based regardless of location Incentives: •  Zone 1 •  Customized packages •  Zone 2 •  Zone 3
  • 34. STI Incentives (Optional) Investments and expenditures on: Criteria •  Research and development or design •  Advanced technology training •  Funding educational and research institutions •  Contribution to Science and Technology Development Fund Required STI Additional Year Exemption of Removal of Investment & of Corporate Import Corporate Income Expenditures Income Tax Duties on Tax Exemption Exemption Machinery Cap 1% of the first 3 1 ü ü years’ sale or at least Bt150 million, whichever is less 2% of the first 3 2 ü ü years’ sale or at least Bt300 million, whichever is less 3% of the first 3 3 ü ü years’ sale or at least Bt450 million,
  • 36. Roles of the BOI •  Facilitating market entry—100% foreign ownership in manufacturing and most services eligible for BOI promotion •  Reducing initial investment costs through provision of tax incentives •  Providing business-related services –  Information –  Site visits –  Sourcing •  Facilitating business operations –  Right to own land –  Visas and work permits –  Help Desk
  • 37. ASEAN SUPPORTING INDUSTRY DATABASE (ASID) www.asidnet.org •  Information and profiles of companies in supporting industries and manufacturers of parts and components in 10 ASEAN countries
  • 38. One Start One Stop Investment Center More Convenience, less time, more efficiency! 18th Floor, Chamchuri Square Building 319 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan Domestic Call: 0 2209 1100, Inter. Call: (66 2) 209 1100 38 Email: osos@boi.go.th
  • 39. Roles of the BOI •  Facilitating market entry—100% foreign ownership in manufacturing and most services eligible for BOI promotion •  Reducing initial investment costs through provision of tax incentives •  Providing business-related services –  Information –  Site visits –  Subcontracting development •  Facilitating business operations –  Right to own land –  Visas and work permits –  Help Desk
  • 41. Foreign Direct Investment Applications 20 16.2 2011 2012 16 +63.5% 12 Belgium Euro Billion 9.9 applications in 9.4 2012: €11.9 million 8 4.9 4 0.6 1.3 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.030.3 0.2 0 Total Japan EU ASEAN USA. Australia Exchange rate: €1 = Bt39.96 in 2012 Source: BOI, as of January 17, 2013
  • 42. Trend of Belgium Applications 150 12 Value 127.8 No.of Projects 11 116.8 120 9 9 94.3 8 8 No. of Projects 90 7 Euro Million 6 6 6 60.3 60 5 59.4 4 3 30 2 2 12.4 11.9 8.1 2.4 1.5 0.1 0 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Source: BOI, as of Feb 28, 2013 Exchange rate: €1 = Bt39.96 in 2012
  • 43. Belgium Investment Applications Totals by Sector: 2002 – 2012 Sector Projects € Million Agricultural Products 7 25.0 Minerals and Ceramics 4 66.3 Light Industries/Textiles 16 18.2 Metal Products and Machinery 5 55.7 Electric and Electronic Products 11 0.9 Chemicals and Paper 8 217.2 Services 17 111.7 TOTAL 68 494.9 Source: BOI, as of Feb 28, 2013 Exchange rate: €1 = Bt39.96 in 2012
  • 45. BOI OFFICE IN GERMANY Mr. Chanin Khaochan Director Thailand Board of Investment, Frankfurt Office Bethmannstrasse 58, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Tel.: +49 69 929 1230 Fax: +49 69 929 123 20 Email: fra@boi.go.th Website: www.boi.go.th 45