Thailand enjoys a strategic location and serves as a gateway into the heart of Asia home to what is today the largest growing economic market. Foreign investments, especially those that contribute to the development of skills, technology, property, & innovation are actively promoted by the government. Thailand consistently ranks among the most attractive investment locations in international surveys. Likewise, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) ranks Thailand as the 8^thmost attractive host economy in the world for 2014-2016.

Thailand was one of the founding members of ASEAN and has been instrumental in the formation and development of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA). (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Brunei) .Thailand is ideally located at the crossroads of Asia, with easy access to the region’s dynamic markets. Thailand’s development soon includes a high-speed rail network that will connect north, south, east and west of Thailand, as well as to southern China. The mass transit system in Bangkok is being expanded into the suburbs and air and marine transportation will be further strengthened to meet the pace of growing demand.

Thailand has gained a well-deserved reputation throughout the world for its gracious hospitality. The friendliness of its people and the diverse nature of Thai culture make visitors feel safe and at home in Thailand. In, 2014 Bangkok was named “World’s Best City” by Travel & Leisure magazine and ranked #6 for overall expat experience in the HSBC Expat Experience Report 2014.