"The EAAU report is a comprehensive analysis of the bilateral commercial
realities for Australian business in Thailand. As such, it is an essential
tool for the Australian investor and those updating their existing strategies
for operating in this important market."John K Connor, President, Australia-Thailand Business
Council.
Thailand is recovering strongly from the crisis, but its economic policy
making is at the crossroads; choices the government makes now will determine
growth over the next decade. For Australian business, Thailand's, choices will
shape commercial opportunities in ASEAN's second largest market.
The Thai Government responded effectively to the crisis. However, further
deep and ongoing reforms are needed in key economic and legal institutions to
ensure Thailand achieves its full growth potential and is insulated from
further major shocks.
This timely and in-depth report analyses major changes in Thailand's post
crisis policies and business environment. It highlights potential
opportunities for Australian exporters and investors, analysing successful
sectoral export and investment strategies. Finally, it assesses major
financial and corporate restructuring developments, trade and foreign
investment reforms, and privatisation progress, and flags the key signposts to
future policy directions.
Download
- Choices for the New Millennium">Full Report (3.9mb) (PDF)
- Table of Contents (PDF)
- Executive Summary (PDF)
- Chapter 1 (PDF)
- Chapter 2 (PDF)
- Chapter 3 (PDF)
- Chapter 4 (PDF)
- Chapter 5 (PDF)
- Chapter 6 (PDF)
- Chapter 7 (PDF)
- Chapter 8 (PDF)
- Chapter 9 (PDF)
- Information for Business (PDF)
- Index (PDF)
Presentation
From the launches of the report in Sydney on 15 June, 2000.
- EAAU overview of Transforming Thailand (Dr Frances Perkins, Executive Director, EAAU) (PDF)
- State Enterprise Sector Reform in Thailand (Mr Stephen Labson, Director, Arthur Anderson) (PDF)
- Thailand: Personal observations and practical tips (Mr Mark Reading, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers) (PDF)