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Electric Generation Equipment in Thailand
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| Title: |
Electric Generation Equipment in Thailand: A Strategic Entry Report, 1998 |
| Date
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1999-05-03 |
| Pages: |
149 |
| ISBN: |
0741801779 |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 How to Strategically Evaluate Thailand
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Thailand
2 ELECTRIC GENERATION EQUIPMENT
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Future Projects to Be Implemented By the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
2.2.2 Latent Demand: Leading Segments
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Accessibility: Local Production
2.3.2 Imports
2.3.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Local Business Customs
2.4.2 Accessibility: Financing Strategies/Options
2.4.3 Other Taxes
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Key Government Contacts
2.5.2 Key Associations
2.5.3 Independent Power Producers and Key Small Power Producers
2.5.4 Key Agents/Distributors
2.5.5 Key Electrical Engineering Constants
2.5.6 Key Trade Promotion Event
2.5.7 Key Publication
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN THAILAND
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Thailand
3.2.1 Economic Dynamics
3.2.2 Origins of the Present Crisis
3.2.3 Devaluation of the Baht
3.2.4 Unanticipated Consequences of the Float
3.2.5 Errors by the Central Bank
3.2.6 Fiscal Policy
3.2.7 IMF Financial and Monetary Policies
3.2.8 A Qualified Success
3.2.9 Thailand's Difficult Road Ahead
3.2.10 Foreign Debt Rollovers
3.2.11 Banking Recapitalization
3.2.12 Lagging Exports
3.2.13 Thailand's Big Fire Sale
3.2.14 Dealing with Liquidity Crisis
3.2.15 Looking Ahead
3.2.16 Agriculture
3.2.17 Airports and Equipment
3.2.18 Automotive
3.2.19 Electronics
3.2.20 Food Processing and Packaging
3.2.21 Manufacturing
3.2.22 Oil and Gas Industry
3.2.23 Petrochemicals
3.2.24 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.25 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.26 Infrastructure and Privatization
3.2.27 The Year 2000 Problem
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN THAILAND
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Thailand
4.2.1 The Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 General Availability Of Financing
4.2.4 How To Finance Exports And Methods Of Payment
4.2.5 Export Financing Options
4.2.6 U.S. - Asia Environmental Partnership (USAEP)
4.2.7 The World Bank
4.2.8 The International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
4.2.9 The International Development Association (IDA)
4.2.10 The International Finance Corporation (IFC)
4.2.11 Asian Development Bank
4.2.12 Japanese Overseas Economic Development Fund (OECF)
4.2.13 Types of Projects Receiving OECF Financing
4.2.14 Types Of Projects Receiving Financing Support
4.2.15 Tariffs on Non-Agricultural Products
4.2.16 Tariffs on Agriculture and Food Products
4.2.17 Non Tariff Barriers
4.2.18 Import Tariffs
4.2.19 Valuations on Imports
4.2.20 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.21 Controls on Exports
4.2.22 Import/Export Documentation Requirements
4.2.23 Cosmetics
4.2.24 Medical Equipment
4.2.25 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.26 Labeling Issues
4.2.27 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.28 Local Standards
4.2.29 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.30 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.31 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN THAILAND
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Thailand
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.3 Protection Of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
5.4.4 Patents
5.4.5 Copyrights
5.4.6 Trademarks
5.4.7 Adequacy Of Laws And Regulation Governing Commercial Transactions
5.4.8 Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.9 Major Taxation Issues Affecting Foreign Business
5.4.10 Performance Requirements And Incentives
5.4.11 Board of Investment Incentives
5.4.12 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.13 Corruption Risks
5.4.14 The Local Labor Market
5.4.15 Efficiency Of Capital Markets And Portfolio Investment
5.4.16 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.17 Expropriation Risks
5.4.18 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.19 Political Violence Risks
5.4.20 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.21 Capital Outflow and Repatriation Risks
5.4.22 Large Foreign Direct Investments
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN THAILAND
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Thailand
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Agents/Distributors
6.2.3 Franchising Activities
6.2.4 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.5 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.6 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.7 Selling Strategies
6.2.8 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.9 Pricing Issues
6.2.10 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.11 Counter Trade
6.2.12 Hiring Local Counsel
6.2.13 Performing Due Diligence
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN THAILAND
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Thailand
7.2.1 Unionization in Thailand
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Thailand
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Thailand
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Thailand
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Thailand
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN THAILAND
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Thailand
8.4 Political Issues in Thailand
8.4.1 Nature Of Political Relationship With The U.S.
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.3 Brief Synopsis Of Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN THAILAND
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Thailand
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Thailand
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Thailand
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN THAILAND
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Thailand
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Thailand
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Thailand
10.2.3 Religion in Thailand
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Thailand
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.1.2 Political and Governmental History
11.2 Business Customs in Thailand
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