Thailand

Panorama económico e industrial

Thailand is an upper-middle-income, newly industrialised economy in Southeast Asia and one of the region's largest by nominal GDP. Its economy is driven by manufacturing (particularly automotive, electronics, and electrical components), tourism, agriculture, and a growing services sector. The country is a major global exporter of automobiles and parts, processed food, electronics, and petrochemicals, with the United States, China, and ASEAN partners as its principal trading partners. Growth has been moderate by regional standards, averaging under 2% annually over the past decade, reflecting structural challenges including an ageing population, high household debt, and the need to move up the value chain into higher-technology industries. Tourism, which contributes significantly to GDP and employment, has continued its post-pandemic recovery.

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Macro

PIB nominal, USD	$526.41B
Crecimiento del PIB real, anual	2.4%
Inflación anual	1.1%
Población personas	71.7M
PIB per cápita USD	$7,495
Capitalización bursátil total cotizado, USD	$519.67B
Cap. bursátil / PIB	98.7%
Desempleo	0.7%
Empresas cotizadas	868
Bolsa	Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)

Año de los datos: 2024. Fuentes: World Bank World Development Indicators, Trading Economics, Macrotrends, FocusEconomics, Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Baker McKenzie Cross-Border Listings Guide, Wikipedia – Economy of Thailand, Wikipedia – Stock Exchange of Thailand, Global Citizens Solutions, Siam Legal International, Henley & Partners, Board of Investment Thailand (BOI).

Bolsa local y acceso

Bolsa	Stock Exchange of Thailand
Código	SET
Sitio web	www.set.or.th
Moneda	THB

Acceso a brókers locales

Foreign investors can access Thai equities through international brokers offering market access to the SET, including Interactive Brokers, Saxo Bank, and several regional brokers. Local Thai brokers such as Kasikorn Securities, SCB Securities, Bualuang Securities, and KGI Securities also accept non-resident accounts subject to documentation requirements. Foreign ownership of SET-listed shares is generally unrestricted for most companies, though certain sectors (media, telecom, land) impose foreign ownership caps under the Foreign Business Act. Dividends are subject to a 10% withholding tax for foreign investors. US-based investors may also gain exposure via US-listed ETFs or the limited ADR market.

Brókers globales con acceso a mercados extranjeros

• Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
• Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
• Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
• Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.

Listado solo a efectos informativos — no constituye recomendación. Los mercados disponibles, las comisiones y los requisitos de incorporación varían según el bróker y el país de residencia.

Reubicación y residencia

Acceso para inversores extranjeros

Thailand is a popular relocation destination for retirees, digital nomads, and expatriate professionals in Asia. The LTR Visa and Thailand Privilege Visa provide structured long-stay options. Cost of living is moderate to low compared to Western markets, and Bangkok offers world-class private healthcare. Foreign nationals generally cannot own land freehold but may own condominium units outright up to 49% of a building's total area. Non-immigrant retirement visas (O-A) remain available for those aged 50+ who do not qualify for or seek the LTR programme.