Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Thailand: Chinese Investors in Chiang Mai, Thailand

14 Pages Posted: 10 Oct 2018

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Winayaporn Bhrammanachote

Faculty of Management Sciences, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Thailand

Date Written: July 1, 2018

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the determinants affecting the foreign direct investment from Chinese investors in a developing country-Thailand. Many theories attempted to explain the reasons and motives for the multinational enterprises (MNEs) to go abroad. This paper concentrated on the idea of the eclectic paradigm, also known as the OLI Model, stand for Ownership, Location, Internationalization”, created by John H. Dunning. The researcher of this study added value to the literature by indicating that the characteristics of local people matter for foreign investment in Chiang Mai. In-depth interviews with 10 Chinese investors were conducted by the native mainland Chinese research assistant. Ten interviewees included five restaurant owners, three business owners, one souvenir shop, and one Chinese language school. Thematic analysis was applied to analyze the data.

Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment, Chinese, Chiang Mai Province

Suggested Citation

Bhrammanachote, Winayaporn, Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Thailand: Chinese Investors in Chiang Mai, Thailand (July 1, 2018). PSAKU International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, Vol. 7, No. 2, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3262632

Winayaporn Bhrammanachote (Contact Author)

Faculty of Management Sciences, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Thailand ( email )

202 Changpuek Rd. Muang
Chiang Mai 50300
Thailand

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