Royal Thai Embassy, Washington DC

Thailand’s status as one of Asia’s premier destinations for both business and recreation is no secret. Thailand, translated as “The Land of the Free,” has been a close friend and trading partner with the United States of America and Washington, DC for more than 175 years, the past 61 years of which have been under His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s reign.

Beyond the continuing cooperation in regional political and security issues, The United States continues to maintain close business ties with the Kingdom as Thailand’s second largest foreign investor only after Japan, with a cumulative investment of $16 billion.

We remain one of the most free, open and attractive places in the world for the modern business person to operate, ranking 15th out of 178 economies for overall business friendliness in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2008 report. This ranking represents a rise from 18th place, which Thailand occupied in 2007.

Thailand has enjoyed unprecedented economic growth in the past decade. We have taken great steps forward in developing our world-class manufacturing and services sectors, while still maintaining firm connections to our agrarian roots. While the Royal Thai Government has fostered countless projects and policies to promote business and investment, we cannot forget Thailand’s most famous nickname – “The Land of Smiles.” Whether you prefer a modern urban nightlife, rustic jungle retreats, or sun-drenched beaches – Thailand’s endless variety caters the best to all voyagers.

Manufacturing
With our manufacturing sector continuing to grow - producing an ever-widening range of products from apparel and electronics to hard drives and light trucks – our production capabilities are meeting the needs of virtually any customer looking for a secure and reliable supply source.

Services

While we are often known for our hotel and tourism industry excellence, Thailand’s medical services sector is another rising star. We are internationally renowned for providing top level health care for patients from all around the world, offering routine diagnostics, streamlined procedures, cosmetic refreshment, and short or long term care for critically ill patients. Our U.S. certified hospitals, internationally educated doctors and friendly, multilingual staff utilize the latest medical technologies to make treatment in Thailand a safe and costeffective solution for all international clientele.

Agriculture and Food

Thailand continues to be the world’s largest exporter of jasmine rice – especially our premium Hom Mali and Pathum Thani varieties – we are also one of the world’s premier suppliers of shrimp/seafood, tropical fruits and other food products. As “The World’s Kitchen” Thailand provides high quality Thai food products to the United States, the European Union, and Africa, as well as our neighbors throughout the Pacific region.