Thailand is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy. In 2011, the World Bank upgraded Thailand's income status from a lower middle-income economy to an upper-middle income economy, reflecting the country's socio-economic progress in areas such as reducing poverty, improving education and attracting foreign direct investments. It is a major exporter of manufactured goods (vehicles, electronics) and agricultural products (rice, rubber), with total exports accounting for around 65 per cent of GDP.
Population size
Median age
Capital
Currency unit
Internet penetration rate
Mobile penetration rate
US$9,476
GDP per capita projection
(Current prices, 2025)
3.7%
Real GDP growth projection
(Annual percent change, 2025)
BBB+
S&P global ratings
39.0 mil
Total labour force (2020)
92.9%
Literacy rate
THB15,200
Nominal wage (2019)
20%
Corporate tax
61
Number of DTAs
10%
Dividend withholding tax
1-15%
Interest withholding tax
15%
Capital gains tax
Regulated
FX control
| Exports US$246 bil |
Imports US$236 bil |
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Based on 2019 data
Thailand Plus, a stimulus package introduced to attract FDIs, offers tax incentives, tax deduction for STEM developments and development of new special investment zones.
BOI Investment Incentive Scheme
| Product-based | Area-based |
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| Technology-based | Merit-based |
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Investment benefits on Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)
Sources: UOB Global Economics & Markets Research, Central Intelligence Agency’s The World Factbook, World Economic Outlook (October 2020), World Bank, UNESCO Institute of Statistics, Asian Development Bank, Thailand Board of Investment, Trading Economics
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