1、 BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY FOR SWEDISH COMPANIES IN THAILAND 2025 A REPORT FROM TEAM SWEDEN IN THAILAND TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD.3 ABOUT THE SURVEY.5 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK.6 THE MARKET.10 HOW SWEDISH COMPANIES SUCCEED IN THAILAND.16 ACTING SUSTAINABLY.19 CONTACT US.23 KEY CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS REPORT Busi
2、ness Sweden in Thailand Kacper Pierzynowski,Supakrit Snidvongs Na Ayudhya,Premsiri Treevisavakij Embassy of Sweden in Thailand Anna Hammargren,Per Linnr,Katarina Svensson Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Peter Bjrk,Anna Olsson-Moore Copyright 2025 Team Sweden FOREWORD FOREWORD The ongoing internatio
3、nal trade friction and challenges to the rules-based trading system pose significant risks to global supply chains and create uncertainty for the Thai economy.Despite these worrisome trends,Swedish companies have shown remarkable resilience in their economic endeavours.Most Swedish companies in Thai
4、land have maintained a stable outlook,are profitable,and plan to increase their investments in the coming years.While existing businesses continue to pursue their investment and global supply chain strategies,there is a clear trend of increased caution.Swedish companies in selected industries report
5、 a slowdown in end-customer demand,delays in investment decisions,and a shift toward multi-supplier strategies to mitigate risks.Barriers to trade and investment remain in Thailand,particularly regarding customs procedures and technical standards.The ongoing free trade negotiations between the Europ
6、ean Union and Thailand present an opportunity to address some of these challenges,improve market access,and increase trade diversification.The Swedish brand remains strong in Thailand,and most responding companies consider being Swedish an asset in their business operations.This provides an importan