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1 Thailand's Economic Factsheet Economic Figures GDP Growth Forecast 2.9 NESDB Bank of Thailand Fiscal Policy Office ADB 3.6 World Bank 3.6 IMF 3.5 GDP per GDP capita Growth 6,035.1 Q3/ Nominal GDP bil. USD 4.3% 2016 USD Foreign Reserves bil. USD Policy Interest Rate 1.50% Unemployment Rate 1.2% Public Debt Per GDP 41.7% Inflation 0.4% (as of Nov 2017) (Q4/2017) (Q3/2017) (Q3/2017) (Q3/2017) Export Value Trade Statistics (Jan-Nov 2017: bil. USD) Import Value Trade & Tourism Trade Balance Tourism Foreign Tourists (Jan-Nov 2017) million Top Tourists (Ranking by Number) China Malaysia South Korea Laos Top 10 Exports (Jan-Nov2017) 1. Auto Parts & Accessories 2. Computer, Equipment, & Parts 3. Precious Stones & Accessories 4. Rubber Products 5. Plastic Pellets 6. Electronic Integrated Circuits 7.Machinery and Parts 8.Chemical Products 9.Refined Fuels 10.Rubber Top 10 Import Origins as of Nov 2017 Top 10 Export Destinations Top 10 Imports (Jan-Nov 2017) 1. Machinery & Parts 2. Crude Oil 3. Electrical Machinery & Parts 4. Chemical Products 5. Jewelry 6.Auto Parts & Accessaries 7.Iron, Steel, & Products 8.Electrical Integrated Circuits 9. Other Metal Ores 10. Computer, Equipment & Parts as of Nov 2017 Department of International Economic Affairs December2017

2 Economic Policies 20-Year National Strategy the 12 National Economic & Social ( ) Human capacity building Creation of equal opportunity and society Building sustained competitiveness environment friendly development Reducing inequality Good governance SDGs 20-Year National Strategy The 12th National Economic& Social Development Plan Thailand 4.0 th Pracharat Development Plan 7. ( ) Infrastructureand logistics development 8. Science&tech research/innovation Development of region city and economic zone International development cooperation Sufficiency Economy Philosophy moderation prudence reasonable ness Middle Income Trap Agriculture Thailand 4.0 Light Industry 1.0 Value-base Economy Heavy Industry High Income Country Innovation Value Based Economy Service Sector Technology knowledge l ethics and virtues Eastern Development Project U-Tapao international airport 200,000 million baht ($5.7 Bill USD) Map Ta Phut port 10,150 million baht ($0.3 Bill USD) Laem Chabang port 35,300 million baht ($1 Bill USD) High-speed train 158,000 million baht ($4.5 Bill USD) Economic Corridor New Cities / Hospitals 400,000 million baht ($11.5 Bill USD) EEC Dual-track railway 64,300 million baht ($1.8 Bill USD) Combined Publicand Private Investments at least 1.5 Trillion baht ($43 Billion USD) Tourism 200,000 million baht ($5.7 Bill USD) in the first 5 years Industry 500,000 million baht ($14 Bill USD) Motorway 35,300 million baht ($1 Bill USD) First S-Curve Next - Generation Automotive Smart Electronics Affluent, Medical and Wellness Tourism Agriculture and Biotechnology New Engine of Growth Food for the Future develop future industries from current industries new S-Curve Robotics Aviation and Logistics Biofuels and Biochemicals Medical Hub Department of International Economic Affairs

3 WHY Thailand? INVESTMENT POLICIES Strategic Location & Connectivity Strong Economic Fundamentals Business-friendly Environment Excellent Infrastructure Attractive Incentives WHAT's new in 2017 BOI approved TOTAL Incentives projects bil. USD (as of Sep) Merit-based Grant additional incentives to encourage investment that benet the country or overall industry CompetitivenessEnhancement Decentralization Industrial AreaDevelopment Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Super Clusters Other Clusters Food Innopolis Eco-friendly Petrochemicals and Chemicals - INCENTIVES years of CIT Exemption + 50% reduction for further 5 years Parks Medical Department of International Economic Affairs Automotive and Parts Electrical Appliances, Electronics and Telecommunication Equipment Targeted Industries Each zone with differenttargeted activities depending on competencies Revised Investment Promotion Act (effective as of 25 Jan 2017) Exemption of CIT up to 13 years for R&D, advance techonology and innovation + many more 50% reduction of CIT up to 10 years Activity-based A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 Classied incentives based on importance of activities - INCENTIVES - 8 years of CIT Exemption + 50% reduction for further 5 years 1. Agricultural, shery and targeted industries 2. Ceramic products 3. Textile, garment, and leather industries 4. Manufacture of furniture 5. Gems and jewelry 6. Medical equipment Investment Tax Allowance Competitiveness Enhancement Act (effective as of 14 Feb 2017) Exemption of CIT up to 15 years 10,000 million Baht matching fund for targeted industries. EEC Act (to become effective in 2017) Expected total investment of 1.5 Trillion Baht ($43 bn USD) in first 5 years. Cover investment in Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong. Import duty exemption. 0-8 years of CIT Exemption Tak Kanchanaburi including... Border (SEZs) Phase 1 Phase 2 Special packages for targeted core technology Smart Visa Issuance for Talents, Foreign Investors, Foreign Executives and Startups. Exemption of import duties on raw materials for use in production for export Tax and Non-Tax Incentives 300% tax deduction on R&D investment Chiang Rai Nong Khai Nakhon Panhom Mukdahan Sa Keow Trat Exemption of import duties on machinery Song Khla Narathiwat 7. Automotive,machinery, and parts 8. Electrical appliances and electronics 9. Plastics 10. Medicine 11. Logistics 12.Industrial estates/zones 13. Tourism related industry % tax deduction for R&D expenses and technology and workforce development All other privileges under old and revised IPA. International university establishment in high technology field.

Thailand Investment Factsheet 2017 Jan.- Sep. 2017 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 604 Value 168.

4 Thailand Investment Factsheet 2017 Jan.- Sep Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 604 Value Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Q1-Q3 ( ) Application = 978 Most Application = 149 Total investmentvalue applications (47%) are in the 10 target industries,the projects value is171.8 billion baht in total. Autoparts & Accessories Highestvalue = 34.7 Approved Most = Approval Total investmentvalue +6% = approvals (51%) are in the 10 target 2017 industries,the projects valueis billion baht in total () Top 10 countries to apply for a promotion Country Japan Project Value () Agriculture and Biotechnology Minerals and Steel Top industries forforeigninvestors Light Industry Machine Projectapplicationsin the10 target industries Autoparts & Accessories Highestvalue Electronics = Chemical 52.6 Service and Public Utility Singapore China Taiwan Next - Generation Automotive Food for the Future Smart Electronics Agriculture and Biotechnology Affluent, Medical andwellness Tourism The value of project applications in EEC Jan.- Sep Indonesia Hong Kong Malaysia Switzerland Australia South Korea Medical Hub source:the Board of Investment of Thailand : BOI 149 Robotics Aviation and Logistics Biofuels and Biochemicals Numbers of project approved in each zone Central East North South West Northeast Anoter Department of Internationl Economic Affairs DEC. 2017

THAILAND'S Eastern economic corridor Strategic Location Thailand s flagship special economic zone, located in Rayong, Chachengsao and Chonburi Facilitate and attract investment in 10 targeted

5 THAILAND'S Eastern economic corridor Strategic Location Thailand s flagship special economic zone, located in Rayong, Chachengsao and Chonburi Facilitate and attract investment in 10 targeted industries Excellent infrastructure linkage (200 kms from Bangkok through highway linkages, Laem Chabang commercial port, Map Ta Phut industrialport, U-Tapao international airport) Core areas-investment project Connect Indian Ocean with Pacific Ocean, CLMV, South China: via multi -modal linkages and Free Trade Areas(FTAs) infrastructures U-Tapaoair port and aircraft maintenance Sattahipcommercial seaport Laem Chabang port phase#3 Map Ta Phut port phase#3 High-speed rail east route Business, Industrial clusters and Innovation hub Next-generation automotive (EV/AV) Aviation industry Robotics, Smart electronics Advanced petrochemical and Bioeconomy Medical hub New cities and communities Global Business Hub / Free Economic Zone New Cities, Inclusive growth Public Utilities Tourism EECi Innovation Hub Infrastructure - Park - Data Center EEC-A Aviation Hub Double-track railway Highways and motorway 10 targeted industries Department of International Economic Affairs First S-Curve Next - Generation Automotive Smart Electronics Affluent, Medical and Wellness Tourism Agriculture and Biotechnology Food for the Future New S-Curve Robotics Aviation and Logistics Biofuels and Biochemicals Medical Hub National Defense

6 Map Ta Phut port 10,150 million baht ($0.3 Bill USD) - Under an environmentalstudy - Auction expected by June Open for service by 2024 Laem Chabang port 35,300 million baht ($1 Bill USD) - Under an environmental study - Auction expected by June Open for service by 2025 U-Tapao international airport 200,000 million baht ($5.7 Bill USD) - To construct the second runway and taxiway under the framework of Eastern Airport City High-speed train 158,000 million baht ($4.5 Bill USD) - Auction expected byfeb Open forservice by 2023 target EEC New Cities / Hospitals 400,000 million baht ($11.5 Bill USD) Tourism 200,000 million baht ($5.7 Bill USD) Industry 500,000 million baht ($14 Bill USD) Motorway 35,300 million baht ($1 Bill USD) Dual-track railway 64,300 million baht ($1.8 Bill USD) - Study expected to completeby Open for service by 2023 [ ] Private Combined Investments Public and least 1.5 Trillion baht at ($43Billion USD) in the first 5 years [ ] worth of investment, billion Baht applied for BOI support (67.8 billion Baht in targeted industries) (Jan-Sept 2017) investment incentives Exemption of corporate income tax for up to 15 years Exemption of import duties on machinery/raw or essential materials imported for use in production for export/goods for R&D Matching Grants for investment/r&d/innovation/human resources development for targeted industries. Permission to own land for BOI promoted projects Rights to state's land lease for 50 years renewable upon approval for a further 49 years smart visa Eligibility - Foreigner working in 10 targeted industries : (1) Talent (2) Investor (3) Executive/ Venture capital (4) Startup * including spouse and children of Applicants *Open for Application from 15 January 2018 Foreign investors in eec Maximum incentives for qualified investment projects Incentives - No work permit/ Re-entry permit required - Period of stay : 1-4 years - Spouse and children obtained the same rights as Applicants 15% personal income tax rate, the lowest rate in ASEAN for foreign executives working for regional headquarters or international trading companies, treasury centres, along with regional R&D centres. One-stop service center to facilitate foreign investors provide useful information, and issue permits for trading, export and import all in one location. Strategic Target Center (STC) to attract investors, experts and scientists from around the world. Foreign Higher Educational Institutes in EEC regulatory incentive for institutes meeting requirements Certified by the QS World University Rankings by Subject / the Times Higher Education Subject Ranking Establish campus in EEC in collaboration with Thailand's higher educational institute provide the same academic standards in EEC campus as in main campus For more information, please contact: Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) Ministry of Industry 75/6 Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi,Bangkok 10400, Thailand eeco_p@industry.go.th THAILAND BOARD OF INVESTMENT Head Office: 555 Vibhavadi-Rangsit Rd., Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand Tel. (+66) , Fax: (+66) , Website: head@boi.go.th * Partial listing comprising of global companies that have expressed interests or already undertaken investment in EEC Department of International Economic Affairs

7 Thailand 4.0 Thailand 4.0 is an economic development model which aims to (1) unlock the country from a middle income trap, an inequality trap, and an imbalanced trap (2) advance the country toward the rst world country that is stable, prosperous, and sustainable within the context of the 4th industrial revolution. The model will follow the direction of the 20-year National Strategic Plan by building strength from within, and connecting the country to the global community under the principle of Sufciency Philosophy through the Pracharat mechanism. High-income country Middle-income country Low-income Country From Past to Future Thailand 2.0 light industry Driven by Innovation Thailand 4.0 value-based & innovation-driven economy Thailand 1.0 primitive agriculture Driven by Efciency 3 Traps Thailand 3.0 more advanced industry Drivenby Natural Resource Middle-income Inequality Imbalance 4 Objectives 1.Economic prosperity: to create a value-based economy that is driven by innovation, technology and creativity 2.Social Well-being: to create an inclusive society that moves forward without leaving anyone behind 3.Raising Human Values: to transform Thais into Thais 4.0 in the rst world. 4. Environmental Protection: to become a Livable society that possesses an economic system capable of adjusting to climate change and low carbon society. 5 Agendas Incubating entrepreneursand developing networks of enterprises driven by innovation Strengthening internal economy through mechanisms of18 provincial clusters and the 77 provinces Preparing Thais 4.0 for a rst world nation Development of technology clusters and future industries Building strength from within Thailand 4.0 Connecting to the global community Economic Wealth Social Well-beings Environmental Wellness Human Wisdom Save the Planet Secure Peace Sustainable Growth Share Prosperity SEP SDGs New GrowthEngines under Thailand4.0 Competitive GrowthEngines Inclusive Growth Engine Green Growth Engine Enhancing research and development capacities Building technology clusters and innovation Incubating entrepreneurs in technology, design and innovation Developing innovation-driven state enterprises Developing new skills and creating jobs to adapt to future changes Creating an ecosystem that promotes the ease of doing business Implementing new forms of business management that can operate effectively on both real and digital platforms Encouraging joint ventures between the public and private sectors for large-scale projects Developing Thai Industries New S-Curve Biofuels & Biochemical Robotics Medical Hub Aviation & Logistics 2nd Wave S-Curve Enhancing digital skill literacy, ICT literacy, information and media literacy of Thais Developing economic clusters at the province and provincial level Developing innovation hubs at the regional level Strengthening grassroots economies in local community Supporting and strengthening social enterprises Supporting and strengthening Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), and enhancing their global competitiveness Enhancing capacities and fullling potentials of the Thai population to equip them with necessary skills to cope with current global dynamics Building networks of cooperation through Pracharat mechanism First S-Curve Smart Electronics Afuent, Medical and Wellness Tourism Future Industry Food for the Future Next-Generation Automotive Agriculture & Biotechnology Advocating production with the use of environmental-friendly technologies Promoting the use of renewable energy Developing Smart Cities and Livable Cities Shifting from the traditional concept of Cost Advantage, to Lost Advantage, whereby loss reduction is calculated for the whole system Encouraging private sector to become Doing good, Doing Well organization 1. First S-Curve:well-established industries that require further innovative improvements and R&D so as to add value to industries 2. New S-Curve:industries that should enhance their capabilities to support future competitiveness 3. 2nd Wave S Curve:Industries that require improvements in order to keep up with global competitions Petroleum& Plastic Gems & Jewelry 5 Integrating with ASEANand connecting Thailand to the global community Cement Glass Ceramic Metal Textile & Clothing Leatherwork Lumber

9 GDP Growth asia's ECONOMIC trends GDP per capita exports of goods and services Source: World Bank Department of International Economic Affairs

10 imports of goods and services Merchandise trade Foreign direct investment Source: World Bank Department of International Economic Affairs

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