Kingdom of Thailand
With a well-developed infrastructure, a free-enterprise economy, and generally pro-investment policies, Thailand has been one of South East Asia's best performers. Export growth from 2005 to 2008 averaged 17.5% annually. Business uncertainty has escalated, however, following the 2006 coup and subsequent political crises.
New Zealand’s economic links with Thailand have grown rapidly over the last decade. Sharing similar perspectives on regional political and security issues, New Zealand is regarded as a friendly and reliable partner.
Country Profile
| Constitutional |
constitutional monarchy |
| Capital |
Bangkok |
| Big Cities |
Cheng Mai |
| Head of State |
King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej
Prime Minister ABHISIT Wetchachiwa, also spelled ABHISIT Vejjajiva
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| Population |
65,905,410 |
| GDP |
US$273.2 billion (2008 est.) |
| GDP per capita |
US$8,400 (2008 est.) |
| Total Export Trade |
US$174.8 billion (2008 est.) |
| Main Exports |
Textiles and footwear, fishery products,rice, rubber |
| Total Import Trade |
US$157.3 billion (2008 est.) |
| Main Imports |
Capital goods, raw materials, fuels, consumer goods |
| Export Trade with NZ |
NZ$ 1,318 million (2008 est.) |
| Main export to NZ |
Vehicles, Air conditioning machinery, polymers, caviar |
| Import trade from NZ |
NZ$ 826 million (2008 est.) |
| Main imports from NZ |
Dairy, petroleum oil, forestry products, machinery |
| Total FDI |
US$ 9,834.5 million (2008 est.) |
| FDI From NZ |
N/A |
| Total Investment in NZ |
NZ$ 4 million (2007 est.) |
| Trade agreement(s) with NZ |
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Useful Links
| NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade |
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NZ Trade & Enterprise country information
NZ Trade & Enterprise trade information
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| NZ Department of Statistics latest monthly trade with NZ |
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Thailand’s Embassy in NZ
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Royal Thai Embassy, Wellington
His Excellency Noppodon Theppitak
Ambassador
Street Address: 2 Cook Street, Karori, Wellington 6012
Postal Address: PO Box 17-226, Wellington 6147
Telephone: (04) 476 8616; (04) 476 8617; (04) 476-8618; (04) 476-8619; (04) 476-8620
Facsimile: (04) 476 3677 (Chancery); (04) 476 8610 (Consular)
Email: ambassador@thaiembassynz.org.nz
Website: Royal Thai Embassy, Wellington
Office hours: 9 a.m.-12.30 p.m., 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Mon-Fri
Additional Office hours: 9.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m., Mon-Fri (Visa hours)
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| Thailand consul in NZ |
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Auckland
Mr Michael Whale
Honorary Consul-General
Street Address: Level 5, 18 Shortland Street, Auckland 1010
Postal Address: PO Box 7311, Auckland 1141
Telephone: (09) 373 3166
Facsimile: (09) 373 3423
Email: whale@lowndeslaw.com
Office hours: 9 a.m.-12 noon, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Mon-Fri
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| Honorary Trade Adviser to the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand |
Contact: Barry Hellberg
Phone: +64 4 801 5756
Mobile: +64 21 673 480
Fax: +64 21 696 061
Email: bhellbergassociaes@xtra.co.ntz
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| NZ Head of Mission in Thailand |
New Zealand Embassy Bangkok, Thailand
HE Bede Corry
Ambassador
Street Address: M Thai Tower, 14th Floor, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330
Postal Address: PO Box 2719, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 254 2530
Facsimile: +66 2 253 9045
Email: nzembbkk@loxinfo.co.th
Website: NZ Embassy Thailand
Office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1200, 1300-1630 hrs
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| NZ Trade Office in Thailand |
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Bangkok, Thailand
Karlene Davis
Trade Commissioner
Street Address: M Thai Tower, 14th Floor, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330
Telephone: +66 2 254 1610
Facsimile: +66 2 256 0129
Email: karlene.davis@nzte.govt.nz
Office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1200, 1300-1630 hrs
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| Thai national Newspaper |
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| World Bank’s Country Profile |
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| Thailand’s International Trade Websites |
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| Thailand’s Investment Website |
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| Thailand's Customs Website |
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| Thailand Tourism Website |
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| Import/Export Companies |
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| NZ Chamber in Thailand |
New Zealand Thai Chamber of Commerce,
9th Floor, ITF Tower, 140/26 Silom Road,
Bangrak, Bangkok
10500
Thailand
Julie Littlejohn
Executive Director
P: +66 2 634 3283
F: +66 2 634 3004
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| Major Banks in Thailand |
HSBC Thailand, Bangkok Bank, Thai Bank, Export-Import Bank, Siam Commercial Bank |
| Public Holidays |
1 January : New Year’s Day
9 February : Makha Bucha Day
6 April : Chakri Memorial Day
13-15 April : Songkran Day
5 May : Coronation Day
8 May : Wisakha Bucha Day
7 July : Royal Ploughing Day
8 July : Buddhist Lent Day
12 August : H.M. the Queen’s Birthday
23 October : Chulalongkorn Day
7 December : Extended holiday of H.M. the King’s Birthday
10 December : Constitution Day
31 December : New Year’s Eve |
| Thailand information |
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| Thailand Ministry of Commerce |
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| Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
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| Thai Department of Export Promotion |
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| Trade fairs |
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| Sydney Office: |
Phone: +61 2 9241 1075
Fax: +61 2 9251 5981
Email: thaitrade@netwizard.net.au |
| Thai Customs Department |
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| Board of Investment |
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| Bank of Thailand |
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| Federation of Thai Industries |
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| Thai Chamber of Commerce |
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| Department of Employment (work permits) |
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| Living in Thailand |
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References
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