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| Investment Services Assistance in Setting Up a Business The BOI offers a range of valuable business-related services to the international investment community. The office helps prospective investors and promoted firms in obtaining official permits and documents required for conducting business, including visas, work permits and permanent residency permits. The BOI also assists investors in gaining access to utilities such as water, electricity and telecommunications. Information on Investment Opportunities The Investment Services Center and the Regional Investment Promotion Division maintain comprehensive information on investment opportunities in Thailand, both by sector and by region. Information and investment advice is readily available to both Thai and foreign investors at no charge. BUILD: Industrial Subcontracting The BOI Unit for Industrial Linkage Development (BUILD) encourages growth in supporting industries in Thailand. BUILD provides information on subcontracting opportunities and offers its support to buyer firms seeking sourcing networks in Thailand. It helps small and medium-sized Thai suppliers achieve standards required to enter into productive subcontracting arrangements. BUILD's extensive database on subcontractors in Thailand provides matchmaking services for firms seeking specific components or raw materials. BUILD has the Vendors Meets Customers Program, which promotes subcontracting by arranging factory visits to electronics and automotive assemblers. ASEAN Supporting Industry Database (ASID) The BOI developed the ASEAN Supporting Industry Database (ASID) on behalf of ASEAN as part of that organization's efforts to increase awareness of supporting industries in member countries. A free service, ASID, which is located on the Internet at www.asidnet.org contains information about more than 17,000 supporting industry companies in 2007. ASID serves as a regional "Yellow Pages," through which businessmen can shop for cost-effective products that meet their company's needs. They can compare designs and specifications and view catalogues online, thereby enabling them to make informed sourcing decisions. ASID also offers ASEAN manufacturers the opportunity to be marketed not only within the region, but throughout the world, as ASID is online, enabling potential customers to access their information around-the-clock. Foreign Experts Services Unit To facilitate the process of bringing in foreign experts, either to conduct feasibility studies or who are skilled experts or technicians, the BOI has created a unit to expedite the paperwork involved. The Foreign Expert Services Unit works with companies and experts to certify the expertise of the foreign experts and technicians, and advises applicants about documents required by the One-Stop Service Center for Visas and Work Permits. The Foreign Expert Services Unit is located at 18th Floor, Chamchuri Square Building, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330. The telephone number is (662) 209 1100 ext. 1163-1176. Investment Matchmaking The BOI provides investment matchmaking services to both Thai and Foreign investors seeking cooperation in the areas of technology, management and marketing. In additions, the BOI offers a matchmaking service for investors in regional areas looking for joint-venture partners from Bangkok and abroad, as well as for firms that want to invest in provincial areas. To request BOI help with matchmaking, please use the online matchmaking form. Investor Club Association The Investor Club Association is a private membership organization within the BOI, serving the interests and needs of Thailand's investment community. Providing the most up-to-date information on Thailand's investment environment and rules and procedures concerning investment promotion, the Investor Club Association distributes information and serves as a networking organization for its members. Companies that belong to the BOI's Investor Club Association (IC) are eligible to use the IC's Raw Materials Tracking System. For companies that take advantage of this service, release of raw materials can be done in three hours or less. The Investor Club is located at: 1, TP & T Tower, 16 Floor, Soi 19, Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd. |
