Bayani Lauraya
Managing Partner at Kreston Thailand
FDI surges in Thailand
March 11, 2026
Foreign direct investment (FDI) surges in Thailand, with a significant increase in 2025 and overall investment hitting the THB 1.36 trillion, a 66% increase from 2024. International investors accounted for 72% of all BOI-promoted projects, totalling THB 1.88 trillion in pledged investment.
Board of Investment (BOI) data showed that by project count, machinery and automotive led with 487 projects (20%), followed by electrical appliances and electronics with 447 projects (18%), and metals and materials with 424 projects (18%).
By investment value, the digital sector dominated with THB 625.8 billion (46%), followed by electrical appliances and electronics at THB 271.3 billion (20%), and metals and materials at THB 145.5 billion (11%). China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and the Netherlands lead BOI investment flows, drawn by Thailand’s strategic location, competitive costs, BOI incentives, and skilled workforce.
These trends highlight Thailand’s continued appeal as a regional investment destination. With strong manufacturing capabilities, a rapidly expanding digital sector and sustained policy support from the Board of Investment, the country is well positioned to attract further foreign direct investment in the years ahead.
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