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BOI Enhances Investment Climate with Fast Pass System and Adjusts Data Center Regulations
On Nov 10, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved action plans to expedite investment and address barriers through the Fast Pass system Phase I, investment obstacle mitigation initiatives in electricity, land, and visa/work permits, while adjusting conditions for data center businesses to ensure more distributed knowledge transfer. The Fast Pass System Phase IÂ aims to […]
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Trump Administration Tariffs: 2025 Action Plan
In 2025, with U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports reaching up to 60%, a leading U.S. consumer electronics company moved 60% of its Tier 2 supplier production to Thailand to protect margins. The strategy included diversifying sourcing to low-tariff ASEAN locations like Thailand and Malaysia, investing in quality controls, and leveraging logistics to speed up deliveries […]
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Thailand–US Tariffs Trade Deal: A Game-Changer for Manufacturers
Thailand has secured a landmark trade agreement with the United States, cutting import tariffs on Thai goods from 36% to 19% starting August 1, 2025. In return, Thailand agreed to ease non-tariff barriers, fast-track BOI incentives for U.S. investors in clean energy, semiconductors/ICT, and logistics, and enforce stricter rules of origin to prevent Chinese transshipment. […]
Read More +BOI Fights Back: New Incentives for 2025
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has launched a bold set of new measures to maintain investor confidence and fortify the nation’s production base ahead of looming global trade shifts—particularly the new 36% reciprocal tariffs by the United States, effective August 1, 2025. Key Highlights: Thai SMEs now qualify for a 5-year corporate income tax holiday, […]
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