Board of Investment promotion applications jump 28%

Bangkok Post · Lamonphet Apisitniran · 2026-10-26 22:22 UTC

Thailand's investment promotion applications rose 28% year-on-year to 1,954 projects worth more than 1.7 trillion baht in the first nine months of the year, driven largely by artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments and strong growth in the electronics, agriculture and food sectors.

Thailand's investment promotion applications rose 28% year-on-year to 1,954 projects worth more than 1.7 trillion baht in the first nine months of the year, driven largely by artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments and strong growth in the electronics, agriculture and food sectors.

"The increase reflected both a global shift in investment flows amid geopolitical tensions and rapid technological change," said Narit Therdsteerasukdi, secretary-general of the Board of Investment (BoI).

The figures underscore Thailand's growing role in digital and AI supply chains while highlighting the continued strength of its agricultural and food industries.

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