Discusses Thailand's attitudes toward foreign investment and specific privileges which can be granted. Cites guidelines for proportion of Thai participation. Lists registered capital of firms granted industrial promotion certificates (1959-1969) by country, and total investment for the same period by foreign country. Notes low labor costs, and advantages over other areas. Reviews money supply figures; gold and foreign exchange reserves; government revenue and expenditure; and the Consumer Price Index. Gives rice, maize, rubber, kenaf and tin export figures. Presents selected economic indicators for December, 1969. [TAIC ]