Thailand opened 2026 with a significant rise in foreign investment activity. In January, 113 foreign investment projects were approved, with a total investment value of approximately THB 33.7 billion, representing a 46% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Japan, Singapore, and China ranked among the leading investor countries, followed by Hong Kong and the United States. Investment flows were primarily directed toward high value-added manufacturing, digital services, and innovative technology sectors.
Incentives promoted by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) continued to play a key role in attracting foreign capital. A substantial portion of the newly approved investments was concentrated in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a strategic area for the country’s industrial and technological development.
These figures confirm Thailand’s growing attractiveness within the regional Asian landscape and reinforce its position as a dynamic hub for international investment in high-growth sectors.