NationThailand-Sept 24
Foreign investment in Thailand continues to grow, despite the transitional government period, which may lead large investors to delay decisions as they await the new government’s policy direction. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary-General of the Board of Investment (BOI), told Thansettakij that in the first half of 2025, foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic investments led to 1,880 investment promotion projects, a 38% increase compared to the same period last year. The total investment value reached 1.05 trillion baht, a rise of 138%.
The Eastern region led the way in investment applications, with 1,010 projects, accounting for 54% of all projects. Of these, the majority were in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which covers Rayong, Chonburi, and Chachoengsao, attracting 660.63 billion baht or 62% of the total investment. Other regions followed with investments in Central Thailand (333.65 billion baht), Southern Thailand (20.08 billion baht), Northeastern Thailand (19.35 billion baht), Western Thailand (11.34 billion baht), and Northern Thailand (4.57 billion baht).
“Of these, 508 projects were located in industrial estates or industrial zones with investment promotion status, representing a 14% increase, valued at 218.38 billion baht, up 3%. The majority of investments were in the electronics, electrical appliances, automotive and parts sectors,” Narit said. Read more at:
https://www.nationthailand.com/business/trading-investment/40055865
