What more can the Thai government do to entice further Dutch and foreign investment?
Its essential for Thailand to have an open and good investment climate. Investments bring in the latest technology, create employment and boost exports. Sometimes I hear Thai authorities stressing the need for 100% value added investment in Thailand. Foreign companies bringing only a small added value to Thailand seem to be less welcome. But in my opinion every country should be open to any investment that presents itself especially smaller investments – because smaller companies are often pioneers in their fields. Protection of intellectual property should also be enforced; otherwise prospective investors will go elsewhere. Education is another very important factor, because today, more than ever, intellectual capital is a prerequisite for economic growth. Its essential the Thai government make its labor force more skilled in the field of computers and the English language. The current level of English comprehension is below average and if you want to open up to the outside world and
