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BOI Net Applications
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NESDB Reports on The Thai Economy
Thailand, Most Significant Improvement
Thailand: 4 Cities Among Global Top 100
JCC Sentiment Survey
BOI's Missions
Thailand Economy-At-A-Glance

OIE: A Summary for Economic Growth
The global economy today looks much healthier when compared with 12 months ago. Then, fears over the 'fiscal cliff' in the United States, the recession in Europe and the rebalancing of China's economy were dampening growth prospects across the world, and globally, business confidence was at its lowest since the financial crisis. Furthermore, growth in developing economies as a whole slowed in 2013, but they still are expected to expand faster than more developed economies in 2014. Still, this improved outlook for the global economy is complicated not only by the fragility of the Eurozone, but also by the reduction of the US Federal Reserve's massive quantitative easing program. Talk of tapering sent many emerging markets into a negative spiral in the middle of 2013. Without a doubt, the global economy is rebalancing and this development will define 2014.
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Thailand's Alternative Energy
In order to heighten its economic competitiveness both regionally and globally, the Kingdom of Thailand has emerged as one of the first countries in Asia to encourage alternative energy investment. As early as 2008, the Thai government introduced its Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP), which aims for renewable sources to provide 25% of the country's total energy consumption by 2022, significantly reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Indeed, Thailand's energy consumption continues to grow but in comparison with last year, the total imported value dropped. It also is projected that the overall energy consumption of 2014 would surge by 2.5%. Compared with 2012, the total primary energy consumption in 2013 was equal to 2 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, increasing by 1.2%.
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NESDB Reports on The Thai Economy
In a report issued by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), the official Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2013 was reported to have expanded by 0.6 percent.
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Thailand, Most Significant Improvement
The 3rd annual MasterCard Financial Literacy Index (2013H1) has been released as part of the company's continuing effort to promote knowledge enhancement. "MasterCard recognizes the vital role that financial education and inclusion play towards achieving financial wellbeing, combating poverty and sustaining long-term economic growth."
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Thailand: 4 Cities Among Global Top 100
Thailand has been ranked the "Most Favorite Country" at the Reader's Travel Awards held by the Indian edition of the Condé Nast Traveller Magazine . Condé Nast publishing company currently operates in twenty-five different countries. The number of tourist arrivals from India has topped one million and growth in the sector continues, paving the way for increased investment.
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JCC Sentiment Survey
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok (JCC), has released at the end of January 2014 their Survey of Business Sentiment of Japanese Corporations in Thailand for the 2nd half of 2013. The number of respondents, 412 corporations of 1,504 sent questionnaires, is rather low and the percentages must be viewed in that light.
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BOI's Missions
Dr.Bonggot Anuroj, Executive Director of The Investment Marketing Bureau, updated Japanese investors on BOI 's current investment policies at Siam Eastern Industrial Park in Rayong on 20 January 2014, on the occasion of the Park's new year gathering of its customers.
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