About Thailand: Agriculture related Topics and Websites (http://www.aboutthailand.info/)
Portal to a number of English- or bilingual English-Thai- language sites. Business links include banking and finance, business directories, and bilateral business organizations. Searchable.
American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (http://www.amchamthailand.com/acct/asp/)
Information about Thailand, the Chamber, news and events, members’ section, and more.
Asia Trading Post (http://www.asiatradingonline.com/)
Portal and search engine for information dealing with marketing and business in Thailand. Links to Thai manufacture and product directory--information on jobs, manufacturing, health and safety, visas and immigration, real estate and travel.
Asian Development Bank (ADB). Thailand (http://www.adb.org/Thailand/default.asp).
Links to country strategy and program, key indicators, ADB projects, news releases and publications, and more. Searchable.
Asian Strategic Business Strategy & Street Intelligence Ezine (http://www.apmforum.com/)
Daily free Asian business and market intelligence, news, columns and research articles. Research Intelligence and street intelligence for management, market researchers, and human resource and marketing professionals. Links to news, research center, and more. Searchable. From the Asia Pacific Management Forum.
Bangkok Bank (http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok+Bank+Thai/main.htm)
One of Thailand's top commercial banks. The site offers an overview of their history with annual reports (.pdf), press releases, products and services, interest rates, and networks. Provides review of Thai economy with economic indicators as well as weekly reports and research articles. In Thai and English.
Bank of Thailand (BOT) (http://www.bot.or.th/Thai/Pages/BOTDefault.aspx)
Information about the BOT, the Thai economy and economic and secondary data, press releases, reports, and more. In Thai and English.
Bank Thailand Information Services (http://www.bankthailand.info/)
Provides information for foreigners and Thais about local commercial banks and international commercial banks operating via their branches in Thailand.
Board of Investment (BOI) in Thailand (http://www.boi.go.th)
Business and investment information from the BOI. Information on BOI, how to do business, services, and links. In English, Thai, and several other languages.
Department of Industrial Promotion (DIP) (http://www.smethai.net/)
DIP recommends policies and strategies to develop the capabilities of small- and medium-scale industries (SME) as part of Thailand's social and economic development. Includes information about SME policy, SME related organizations, the department, investment opportunities, Thailand's labor supply, labor laws, and Thai industries. News articles in Thai only. Searchable. In Thai, some English.
Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM) (http://www.exim.go.th/)
EXIM Bank is a government financial institution under the Ministry of Finance that supports Thai overseas and local investors in the export sector. Includes background information on EXIM Bank, general macroeconomic statistics as well as GDP, financial facilities, news, and economic information—key indicators and international trade. In Thai, some English.
Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) (http://www.git.or.th/)
Established under the Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce to develop, promote, and support the gem and jewelry industry in Thailand to compete in the global market. Presents background, objectives, and information about the departments in the institute, offers industry statistics, trade show information, and tables of contents of "Gem & Jewelry Journal." Also links to news, database, library, and museum. In Thai and English.
Government Housing Bank (GHB) (http://www.ghb.co.th)
Owned by Ministry of Finance, the GHB provides mortgage loans to low and medium income persons for the purchase of lands, houses, construction, renovation, and also acts as a real estate developer. The site includes background information on GHB, its products and services, lending rates, credit database, statistics of housing in Thailand, and links to related Web sites. In Thai, some English.
Government Savings Bank (GSB) (http://www.gsb.or.th/)
GSB is a state enterprise mobilizing savings for use by the public sector to finance national economic and social development projects. The site includes history and background of GSB, news and events, society and communities, services, and more. In Thai, some English.
Krasu?ang Witthaya?sa?t, The?kno?lo?yi?, lΦ SingwΦ?tlo??m (http://www.nectec.or.th/)
(NECTEC), a government-run agency under the National Science and Technology Development Agency provides research and consulting for the Thai government on information technology and computer networking issues. Includes general information about technology in Thailand, with extensive links to Thailand directories including telephone and government, academic, and commercial organizations, links to information and news about NECTEC, the IT industries, and the Internet in Thailand. Searchable. In Thai.
Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority (MTJA) (http://www.mtja.org/)
Established in 1979 as joint Thai-Malaysian effort at offshore oil exploration and exploitation of the resources of the seabed in the Gulf of Thailand (JDA--joint development area). Chronicles the history and development of MTJA with organizational structure and financial information, information about the drilling operations, contractors, petroleum potential, and a chronology of the organization and operations. Provides info on fiscal regime, exploration, development, useful links, JDA, and more.
Mekong River Commission for Sustainable Development (http://www.mrcmekong.org/)
UN-sponsored Mekong River Commission promotes sustainable management and development of water and related resources among member countries. Provides background information about the organization and activities, links to information about the Mekong Programme (a regional cooperation program for the sustainable development of water and related resources in the Mekong Basin), publications, annual report, river monitoring, and more. In Khmer, Lao, Tai, Vietnamese, and English. The information resources page includes "Catch and culture" newsletter with back issues and publications. Extensive collection of information about the region includes maps and links to related Web sites.
Ministry of Commerce (MOC) Department of Business Development (http://www.dbd.go.th/index_en3.phtml)
The Department of Business Development is a core coordinator in formulating and recommending international economic policy and strategies supporting negotiations under regional, sub-regional and other international organization groupings. Information about the Department, e-commerce, laws and regulations, business promotion and development, statistics, and more. In Thai, some English.
Ministry of Commerce. Department of Export Promotion (DEP) (http://www.thaitrade.com/go/home)
The Department of Export Promotion (DEP) is an agency under the Ministry of Commerce established to promote locally produced products and to assist Thai manufacturers and exporters and foreign buyers. The site includes information on the department, online business opportunities for buyers and sellers, trade fair, pre-registration for trade fair, trade promotion activities and projects, product information, contact information for trade-related associations, exporters’ directory, and useful links. In Thai, English, and Japanese.
National Statistical Office (NSO) (http://www.nso.go.th/)
NSO is responsible for the collection, compilation, and dissemination of basic statistical data in Thailand, recommendations on statistical-related matters; and organizing training courses in statistical methods and computer data processing. Links to statistics and publications, information about NSO, and more. In Thai and English.
Samnaknga?n Se?tthakit ?Utsa?hakam (http://www.oie.go.th/)
Office of Industrial Economics. Agency responsible for preparing the Ministry of Industry's plans and policies. The site presents the Office's background, organizational structure with overview of management. Features master plan of industrial development including Thailand's industrial restructuring plan and other government policies. The brief summary of various industrial sectors includes related statistics and articles with news. Includes industrial indexes, overall industrial situations, and monthly reports on industrial situations. Searchable. In Thai, some articles available in English.
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Thailand (http://www.tsae.or.th/index.html)
Thai branch of the International Society of Automotive Engineers supports the development of technology and research in the automotive industries within Thailand. The site provides history, objectives, and role in Thailand. Includes brief overview of Thailand's automotive industry and automotive standards in Thailand, articles and more. In Thai and English.
Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) (http://www.set.or.th/)
Information about the SET with description of trading systems and listing requirements, market operations and information, rules and regulations, investor education, listings, news, and more. Provides access to news items, sectoral indices, and stock quotes. Profiles member companies and lists the SET's Board of Directors. Recounts the history of SET and offers information for investors. Lists holidays and links to other financial information, information about company profiles, companies' listing of board of directors, and calendar of event. In Thai, some English.
Thai BD (http://www.thaibd.com/)
Directory of Thai businesses searchable by sector (including agriculture, education, energy, and transportation), keyword, or name. Entries include brief description of the company with a link to their Web site. Includes a large directory of business oriented freeware and shareware.
The Thai Chamber of Commerce & Board of Trade of Thailand (http://www.tcc.or.th)
Nonprofit institution established to promote trade, industry, agriculture, finance, and economy, and to assist its members in solving business operational problems. Links to information about the organization, its services, news and activities, trade opportunities, FAQs, and more. In Thai and English.
Thailand Textile Institute (THTI) (http://www.thaitextile.org/)
Supports the development of the textile industry. The site provides institute's mission and objectives, structure, and committee. Also presents Thai textile industry information, statistics, related regulations, list of textile companies and associations, and activities and news. Searchable. In Thai and English.
ThaiTambon.com (http://www.thaitambon.com/)
Web site shows handmade Thai handicrafts from many different villages. Tambon is a subdistrict; ThaiTambon is a comprehensive database that incorporates information from every tambon and is a resource center for general data, transportation, administration, exporter lists and products, and more. Highlights the One Tambon One Product (OTOP) Project promoting local Thai products and seeking to bring Internet technology to villages. OTOP is presently under the Ministry of the Interior. Links to OTOP products, travel information, producer home pages, and more. In Thai and English and several other languages.
Thailand: US-ASEAN Business Council: Thailand (http://www.us-asean.org/thailand.asp)
Council is voice of American private sector in ASEAN market. Links to information about the Council, media, sectors, Thailand and ASEAN business information, news, market research, and updates on economic trends and doing business in Thailand and ASEAN.
Thannsettakij Newspaper (http://www.thannews.th.com/)
Thrice-weekly newspaper focuses on economic and business news, marketing, information technology, real estate, and small business climate. Editorial articles, interviews, and Web discussion. Back articles archived for 60 issues. In Thai.
Tradeport.org - Thailand (http://www.tradeport.org/countries/thailand/01grw.html)
General information on Thailand including finance and economics.
U.S. Department of Commerce. Export.Gov (http://www.export.gov)
Search on Thailand for links to country and industry market reports, country information, trade agreements, and trade statistics.
U.S. Library of Congress. Business Reference Services. Selected Asian Business Information Sources: Thailand Thai Business Resources at the Library of Congress (http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/asia/thailand.html)
Annotated list of selected print and Internet business resources for related to Thailand.
The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) (http://www2.utcc.ac.th/)
UTCC is a leading university for business education in Asia. Links to information about UTCC, its departments and schools, programs, research centers, library, related resources, and more. In Thai, some English.
The World Bank. Thailand (http://www.worldbank.or.th/)
Links to publications, news, data and statistics, programs, development topics, and an overview on Thailand from the World Bank. |