Discover Thailand (17): the Economy
Thailand's economy is one of the strongest and most diverse in Southeast Asia. The country is the region's second largest economy after Indonesia and has a growing middle class. Thailand is a major exporter of goods such as electronics, vehicles, rubber products and agricultural products such as rice and rubber.
RVO: Trade Netherlands – Thailand
Thailand has the second largest economy in the ASEAN region after Singapore. The Netherlands is an important trading partner for Thailand. Every year we export around 1 billion worth of goods to 'the land of smiles'.
Mea Nang Kwak, patron saint of commerce and business in Thailand
Mae Nang Kwak, this legendary woman has become the symbol of prosperity and happiness. You often find an image or a sculpture of her in or near a spirit house of a shop or company.
Economic overview Thailand – Netherlands first half of 2020
The Dutch embassy in Bangkok regularly publishes economic overviews of trade between Thailand and the Netherlands.
The (economic) situation in Thailand
Before the upcoming elections in February 2019, it is hoped that there will be a public discussion about Thailand's economic prospects and economic policies. It can start from Tuesday 11 December because the political parties are allowed to campaign from that day.
Remarkable trading behavior of the Netherlands
From next Tuesday, the Future Investment Initiative will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a trade conference where the absolute top of international business will meet. It is a 'network circus', says consultant Cyril Widdershoven, who establishes contacts between Dutch companies and the Saudi government, in Algemeen Dagblad.
Prayut and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen get along well
The dark sky between Thailand and Cambodia seems to have cleared. In 2003 there was even a threat of war between the two countries over the Hindu temple Preah Vihear and the border area. There were even deaths during shelling and other military clashes. It is now cake and egg again, as the photo shows, although Prayut seems to feel a bit uncomfortable with the hug from colleague Hun Sen.