Investment in Thailand: Southeast Asia Economy Hub Driving Regional Growth

At the CLNB 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Chain Expo - Overseas Market Forum hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd., Donlaporn Ajavavarakula, Director & Consul of Investment Promotion Section of Royal Thai Consulate-General in Shanghai and Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) Shanghai Office, introduced the topic of "Investment Opportunities in Thailand."

Strong Regional Advantages and Cross-Regional Connectivity

Thailand - The Key Gateway to ASEAN and Asia

Well-Developed Infrastructure: Strategic location advantage connecting China and ASEAN; comprehensive and well-developed infrastructure (water, electricity, seaports, airports, railway systems); 70 standard industrial parks across 17 provinces.

Digital Advantages: Digital infrastructure/5G; world-class data centers and cloud services; ecosystem and community for digital and startup enterprises; high-level digital transformation and application systems.

Advanced Supply Chain: Leading manufacturing centers and robust supply chains in automotive, electronics, electrical, and chemical sectors.

Market: A consumer base of over 66 million; access to the larger ASEAN market, covering a consumer population of 680 million; 16 free trade agreements signed with 23 countries + RCEP.

Human Resources: Expected number of new STEM graduates from 2022 to 2026: over 184,000 engineering degrees; over 110,000 science degrees.

Green Transition Policies: Incentive policies for transitioning to green development; Utility Green Tariff (UGF): Bundled with Renewable Energy Certificates (REC), offering additional and traceable options.

Safety and Low Risk: A highly inclusive investment environment with no disputes across multiple countries, and a low-risk area for natural disasters.

Living Environment in Thailand: 64 JCI-accredited hospitals with world-class healthcare systems; 236 international schools nationwide, aligning global curricula with schools in your country/region and ensuring educational continuity.

Total Value of Investment Promotion Projects Applied by Foreign Enterprises (2024)

Well-Known Chinese Enterprises Investing in Thailand: Strong Investment Footprint

Five Strategic Industries

Bio-based Industry and Renewable Energy; NEVs; Semiconductors and Advanced Electronics; Digital Industry; Regional and International Headquarters.

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