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TDRI says AI and war are reshaping investment as Thailand urged to ‘stand tall’ in turbulent geopolitics
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026
A TDRI researcher says the new world order, AI and war are disrupting investment, urging Thailand to strengthen governance and avoid becoming merely a transshipment hub.
Thailand Approves $29 Billion Investment Wave as Data Center Demand Surges
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
TikTok leads new BOI approvals as Thailand moves to strengthen power readiness, clean energy access and fast-track strategic investment
Thailand Draws Over 1 Trillion Baht in Q1 Investment, Led by Digital and AI
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) announced first-quarter 2026 investment applications exceeding 1.01 trillion Baht (31.8 billion USD) across more than 600 projects, led by the Digital and Electronics sectors riding the AI wave, followed by Clean Energy, Agriculture & Food Processing, Logistics, and Automotive. Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Japan recorded the highest investment values, reaffirming Thailand's role as a destination for the industries of the future.
Malaysia Crowned Southeast Asia’s Top Emerging Market for Investment
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
Malaysia hits 23rd globally in the 2026 Global Opportunity Index, outperforming regional peers through institutional strength and financial excellence
Amata Chairman Sounds Alarm on Middle East Tensions while Urging Bangkok to be Bolder on Investment Policy
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Vikrom Kromadit warns that geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East clouds an otherwise promising FDI outlook — and says Thailand must do far more to compete with Vietnam for industrial investment
World Bank warns of global labour crunch: 1.2bn entrants chasing just 400m jobs
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
World Bank country director Melinda Good says the world faces record uncertainty as AI reshapes value chains. She warns 1.2bn people will enter the labour market over the next decade, but only 400m jobs are expected—while Thailand’s ageing society and skills gap risk holding back growth and FDI.
IMF projects Thailand’s growth to slow further, urges targeted reforms to boost recovery
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
The IMF's latest assessment of Thailand’s economy highlights slower growth, fiscal challenges, and the need for targeted reforms to support recovery amid external headwinds.
Foreign investment hits 324bn baht in 2025; top 10 sectors dominate
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
Thailand logged a five-year high in foreign business registrations, creating 6,647 jobs, as Singapore led investors and money flowed into manufacturing services, tech and leasing
BOI: India’s 20-year 0% data centre tax cut will not dent Thai investment
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2026
BOI said India’s 20-year 0% tax incentive has not affected data centre investment in Thailand, citing investor confidence and Thailand’s infrastructure readiness.
Thai Bourse Eyes End to Decades-Old Alcohol Taboo to Stem Capital Flight
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
The Stock Exchange of Thailand considers lifting the ban on ‘sin stocks’ to lure back domestic giants and revitalise a market facing a liquidity crisis