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Foreign investment hits 331bn baht in 11 months; Japan leads by projects

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025

Foreign investment approvals rose 10% in Jan–Nov 2025 to 973 projects, while value surged 45% to 331.16bn baht, the DBD said

Thai brands eye China’s booming premium health and beauty market

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025

China’s high-end shoppers, especially in Tier 1–2 cities, are still spending on safe, innovative and personalised products, creating fresh export and partnership openings for Thai beauty and wellness firms.

Silver tops US$66 for first time; gold up 1% on soft US labour market

December 18, 2025

Silver prices soared to a record high, surpassing US$66 per ounce, while gold gained momentum as hopes for US Federal Reserve rate cuts grew following weak labour market data on Wednesday (December 17).

BOI says House dissolution won’t dent investor confidence, pushes ahead with 170 billion baht Thailand FastPass

December 13, 2025

BOI secretary-general Narit Therdsteerasukdi insists political changes will not disrupt investment promotion, as the board moves ahead with 16 pilot Thailand FastPass projects worth 170 billion baht, alongside major Upskill & Reskill and Business Transformation schemes.

BOI approves investment incentives for 15 projects worth 240 billion baht

December 11, 2025

Thailand’s BOI has approved 15 major projects worth 240 billion baht and fast-tracked 16 more under Thailand FastPass to boost data centres, clean energy and industry.

Gold rises ahead of Fed rate cut decision, silver hits $60/oz milestone

December 10, 2025

Gold climbed on Tuesday (December 9) as investors stayed upbeat ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision, while silver surged to an unprecedented US$60 per ounce on the back of tight supplies and robust industrial demand.

Gold hits six-week high as silver surges to new record

December 02, 2025

Gold hits a six-week high and silver sets new record as expectations of US rate cuts rise, and dollar weakens ahead of key economic data.

Thai Investment Surges as Japan Endorses 'Quick Big Win' Strategy

December 01, 2025

Japanese investment applications more than double, buoyed by confidence in Thailand's transition to a regional hub for future-forward industries and clean energy

Foreign investment in Thailand hits to THB276 billion in 10 months

December 01, 2025

Thailand approved 869 foreign investment projects worth over THB276 billion in 10 months of 2025, led by Japan and Singapore, with most capital flowing into automotive and digital sectors.

BOI meets with Japan’s Keidanren to boost investment in clean energy, advanced industries

November 25, 2025

BOI and Keidanren discuss attracting investment in clean energy, batteries, semiconductors, and advanced electronics, with focus on future industries in Thailand.

BOI moves to clear 1.3 trillion baht in pending investment licences ahead of ‘Fast Pass’ rollout

November 22, 2025

Thailand’s BOI is accelerating approval of nearly 1.3 trillion baht in pending investment applications as the government prepares its Fast Pass programme to unlock bottlenecks and inject over 300 billion baht into the economy.

Ekniti to lead BOI delegation to Japan to boost investor confidence and court high-tech industries

November 20, 2025

Deputy PM Ekniti to visit Japan for a major BOI roadshow, aiming for investor confidence and attract high-tech investment in EVs, semiconductors and new energy

Thai Investment Board Launches ‘FastPass’ to Unlock $8.2 Billion in Major Projects

November 10, 2025

BOI teams up with 7 key agencies to slash permit processing times by up to 50%; moves swiftly to resolve critical bottlenecks in power, land, and visas

A decade of Thailand’s special border economic zones sees 54.8-billion-baht investment

November 08, 2025

Thailand’s 10 special border economic zones have drawn 54.8 billion baht in private and industrial investment since 2015, led by Tak, Sa Kaeo, and Songkhla

EECO and UOB host Shanghai seminar to attract 40+ potential companies to EEC

November 05, 2025

The Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand (EECO), led by Secretary-General Chula Sukmanop, organised a business seminar and networking event titled “Thailand: Your Gateway to ASEAN Growth and Prosperity” on October 21, 2025, at the UOB China Building in Shanghai, China. The event was co-hosted by United Overseas Bank (UOB) Thailand and China.