Foreign applications tally B33.8bn in JanuaryForeign investment applications under the Foreign Business Act were robust in January, with a total investment value of 33.8 billion baht, up 46% year-on-year, driven mainly by investors from China, Japan and Singapore. According to deputy government spokeswoman Airin Phanrit, in January 113 foreign investors were granted permission to operate businesses in Thailand under the Foreign Business Act, an increase of 10%. These permitted foreign businesses employ a total of 262 Thai workers, an increase of 15%. She said these outlays align with the government's policy to attract foreign investment in future industries, such as advanced technology, digital and artificial intelligence, electric vehicles (EVs), clean energy and agri-business. The top three types of businesses approved through the BoI channel were contract manufacturing services, high-value services and computer-related services.

Source: Bangkok Post February 18, 2026 23:04 UTC