Conclusion
ASEAN countries become more competitive and attractive in the region for investment. Fluctuate foreign investment has an impact in the long term for labor hire, import-export, consumption, and at eventually it may affect the Gross Domestic Product. For Thailand, political concerns would be barrier for foreign direct investment comparing to Singapore. The factors dues to politics will affect Thailand growth in FDI. Meanwhile, Singapore has the supports from the organizations both private and public sectors and less political problems, that’s why Singapore is ranked in number 1 for foreign direct investment inflow, If Thailand can solve its only country problems, plus for the upcoming integrated to be ASEAN as a single market, Thailand can definitely overcome the economic down turn and would also become an interesting country to invest in the future from all the foreign countries,, not only in ASEAN because Thailand geography is good for agricultural activities, transportation has improved, and there are many attractive tourist destinations in Thailand.
Recommendation
The foreign direct investment in Thailand was possible to rise from the FD inflow in 2013 (National Statical Office, 2014). Foreigners have an interest in investing in Thailand but political instability is a concern to bring down the inflows. The government now is trying to boost the consumption by reducing the taxes for houses aiming to allow Thai economy to be stronger and have some movements. For being in AEC members, Thailand should focus on more exports because Thailand has the location based that are convenient to transport comparing to the other countries in ASEAN, Thailand should take advantage from its location and the ability to find potential labors as well as using recourse efficiently to reduce the production cost.