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Thailand
  • Imports from Thailand A$10,175 million
  • Exports to Thailand A$4,873 million
  • Capital Bangkok
  • Official Language Thai
  • Surface Area 513,000 sq km
  • Population 64.4 million

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Doing business

Australia's trade and economic relationship with Thailand has grown strongly since the entry into force of the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA). Australia continues to work with Thailand on the implementation of TAFTA.

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Country Profile

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  • ECONOMIC CLIMATE
    Thailand recovered well from the global financial crisis; however the economy suffered in the wake of the Japanese tsunami and the severe floods in 2011.
    » read more at DFAT
  • POLITICAL CLIMATE
    Governed by a constitutional monarchy, Thailand has a bicameral legislature system with a House of Representatives and a Senate.
    » read more at DFAT
  • TRADE RELATIONS
    Australia and Thailand have a good relationship and cooperate in a broad range of areas facilitated by various mutual membership bodies.
    » read more at DFAT

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OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.

APEC Business Travel Card Scheme

Managed by the Department of Immigration, the APEC Business Travel Card Scheme was developed to make travelling within the 21 APEC member countries much simpler and more efficient.

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