Thailand is one of Southeast Asian countries attracting investors based in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Baker McKenzie. “Chinese companies are still very active in making [belt and road] investments,” said Baker McKenzie M&A partner Bee Chun Boo. “Southeast Asia remains a key region for [belt and road] investments, with infrastructure and power investments leading the way, followed by manufacturing, financial services and e-commerce. However, Chinese companies will need to be aware of the importance of garnering trust when they expand into new markets in Southeast Asia. Much of this interest now centres around Southeast Asia,” said Baker McKenzie Asia-Pacific chair Ai Ai Wong.

Source: Bangkok Post April 24, 2019 10:52 UTC