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Engineering Plastics in Thailand
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| Title: |
Engineering Plastics in Thailand: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-11-13 |
| Pages: |
145 |
| ISBN: |
0741827662 |
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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 Evaluating Thailand
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Thailand
2 ENGINEERING PLASTICS
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent demand: Aspects of interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.5 Key Contact
2.5.1 Public Sector
2.5.2 Manufacturers
2.5.3 Agents and Distributors
2.5.4 Trade Show
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN THAILAND
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Thailand
3.2.1 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.2 Balance of Payments Issues
3.2.3 International Trade
3.2.4 Where the Economy Stands Now
3.2.5 Keys to Recovery
3.2.6 Getting Government Held Assets Back on the Market
3.2.7 Corporate Debt Restructuring
3.2.8 Building a Legal Framework
3.2.9 Stimulating the Economy
3.2.10 A Short Term Assessment
3.2.11 Agriculture
3.2.12 Airports and Equipment
3.2.13 Automotive
3.2.14 Electronics
3.2.15 Food Processing and Packaging Equipment
3.2.16 Manufacturing
3.2.17 Oil and Gas Industry
3.2.18 Petrochemicals
3.2.19 Infrastructure and Privatization
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN THAILAND
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Thailand
4.2.1 The Banking System
4.2.2 General Availability of Financing
4.2.3 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.4 How to Finance Exports and Methods of Payment
4.2.5 Export Financing and Insurance Available to Foreign Exporters
4.2.6 The World Bank
4.2.7 The International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
4.2.8 The International Development Association (IDA)
4.2.9 The International Finance Corporation (IFC)
4.2.10 Asian Development Bank
4.2.11 Japanese Overseas Economic Development Fund (OECF)
4.2.12 Types of Projects Receiving Financing Support
4.2.13 Tariffs on Non-Agricultural Products
4.2.14 Tariffs on Agriculture and Food Products
4.2.15 Import Tariffs
4.2.16 Customs Regulations
4.2.17 Import License Requirements
4.2.18 Controls on Exports
4.2.19 Import/Export Documentation Requirements
4.2.20 Labeling Requirements
4.2.21 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.22 Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs
4.2.23 Local Standards
4.2.24 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.25 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.26 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 Treaty of Amity
5.4.3 Registration and Work Permits
5.4.4 Land Ownership
5.4.5 Privatization Plans
5.4.6 Expropriation Risks
5.4.7 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.8 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.9 Board of Investment incentives
5.4.10 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.11 Protecting Property
5.4.12 Intellectual Property Protection
5.4.13 Patents
5.4.14 Copyrights
5.4.15 Trademarks
5.4.16 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.17 Capital Market Investments
5.4.18 Political Violence Risks
5.4.19 Corruption Risks
5.4.20 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.21 The Local Labor Market
5.4.22 Trade Zones & Free Ports
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 Typical Product Pricing Structures
6.2.3 Agents/Distributors
6.2.4 Franchising Activities
6.2.5 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.6 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.7 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.8 Selling Strategies
6.2.9 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.10 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.12 Countertrade
6.2.13 Hiring Local Counsel
6.2.14 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 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 Political System and Major Political Parties
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 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Political and Governmental History
11.1.3 Economic History
11.1.4 Foreign Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Thailand
11.2.1 Transportation
11.2.2 Language
11.2.3 Banking Services
11.2.4 Communications
11.2.5 Utilities
11.2.6 Accommodation
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