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Doing Business in Thailand

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Its bordering countries include Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia. Thailand’s transportation and communication pathways are well-developed for manufacturing supply chains. The country has a robust network of roads, waterways, rail and air transport, including several major seaports. About twice the size of the U.S.

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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

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This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Declines in the manufacturing sector were noted for Myanmar , Thailand , and Malaysia. These nations reportedly account for 98 percent of ASEAN manufacturing value added. by the end of the year.

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Added Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn in May

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Other Asian Nations The S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI ® is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar , the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. At the same time, global wide ocean container shipping costs have increased significantly. compared to an April value of 42.5. The May index of 51.7

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Upturn in Global Manufacturing in June- Cautionary Signs Prevail

Supply Chain Matters

Of particular note was commentary relative to supplier delivery times in June: “ Suppliers’ delivery times lengthened for the first time in five months amid issues with shipping, port congestion and staff shortages at vendors. Average input costs were reportedly rising in June driven by rising raw material and transportation costs.

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Global Manufacturing Levels Contract Again in August 2024

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Other Asian Nations The S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI® , a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam reportedly fell from 51.6 Delivery times reportedly extended for the third consecutive month in August. in July to 51.1

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Global Manufacturing Levels Continue Contracting in July 2024

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Suppliers’ delivery times reportedly lengthened for the second consecutive month mainly as a result of ongoing global shipping disruptions. Global contraction was reflected and likely weighted in weaker performance levels in China and the United States. Investment goods output reportedly fell for the second successive month.

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

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The March report made specific mention of the impact of maritime disruption attributed to the diversion of ships from the Suez Canal as a result of Red Sea terrorist attacks. This index is a compilation of seven termed ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. reported for January.