COUNTRY RISK FACTORS AFFECTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTNENT IN LOGISTICS BUSINESS OF MARITIME TRANSPORTATION IN THAILAND

Abstract

Country risk factors affecting Foreign Direct Investment is an important factor in increasing accumulation of capital for country’s economic growth, especially in developing countries and emerging market countries. Maritime transport is significant component of the international trading system.
Therefore, the marine transportation are factors that influence competition in the global market.
Investment is the outcome of capital accumulation of government and private firm. Normally, the accumulation within a country is not enough for enhancing economic growth, therefore, Foreign Direct Investment turn into a significant element in lifting country’s capital accumulation to logistics business of maritime transportation in Thailand.