Bangkok: Investors have significantly increased their investments in Thailand during the first quarter of 2025, with a total inflow exceeding 47 billion baht. The Thai government is actively working to boost investment potential, promote target industries, and create a sustainable business ecosystem. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, reported that in the first quarter of 2025, the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, recorded 272 foreign investors obtaining permission to conduct business in Thailand under the Alien Business Act B.E. 2542. This marks a 53% increase compared to the same period last year. Of these, 67 investors were granted a foreign business license, while 205 received a foreign business certificate. The total investment amounted to 47,033 million baht, representing a 31% increase. Additionally, 1,605 Thai jobs were created by investors with a foreign business license, reflecting a 90% rise. The top five foreign inves tors in the first quarter of 2025 were Japan, the United States, China, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Japan led with 57 investors, contributing 15,915 million baht, accounting for 21% of the total foreign businesses in Thailand. The United States followed with 35 investors and an investment of 1,490 million baht, while China had 34 investors with 6,083 million baht. Singapore and Hong Kong had investments of 4,950 million baht and 3,655 million baht, respectively. Foreign investments have facilitated the transfer of specialized technological knowledge to Thailand, including expertise in electric train project operations, electric charging stations, smart fuel management systems, and electric vehicle parts production. In the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area, there were 88 foreign investors, accounting for 32% of the total foreign investors in Thailand, an increase of 57%. Investments in the EEC reached 24,234 million baht, accounting for 52% of the total. Japanese investors led with 9,295 million baht, follo wed by Chinese investors with 3,685 million baht and Singaporean investors with 2,194 million baht. Investment sectors included retail businesses, metal product coating services, and technology platforms. Ms. Sasikarn emphasized that the increase in business licenses and investment value signifies foreign investors' confidence in Thailand's economic potential, business-friendly environment, and government investment promotion measures. The government aims to enhance investment potential by promoting target industries, preparing Thai workers for new technologies, and ensuring a stable business ecosystem for long-term domestic and international investments.
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