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 to the U.S. The result: Thailand is emerging as a prime relocation hub for electronics manufacturing, especially with the EEC’s port access and BOI incentives.
Our perspective
This GEODIS case says it all: Tier 2 U.S. firms aren’t coming back home—they’re pivoting to Thailand. And that 60% production shift? It’s exactly what we’re driving in Rayong’s EEC. Here, the Treaty of Amity allows 100% foreign ownership, BOI packages deliver eight-year tax holidays, and building in 40% Thai value-add secures ASEAN origin for near-zero U.S. duties.
Unlike the big brokers, we specialize in TFD Industrial Estate plots (30–50 rai off Highway 37)—move-in-ready, cost-efficient sites built for fast execution. One of our mid-size circuit assembler clients now saves $1.8M annually after relocating here, with containers clearing Laem Chabang same-day for 14-day U.S. shipping.
Tariffs will change. Thailand’s EEC advantage won’t. Relocations are already up 15% (H&P Herrera). Don’t wait for the next tariff hike—let’s plan your Thailand move today.
