BOI Reports Investment Applications Exceeding 1.7 Trillion Baht
BOI reports 1,954 investment promotion applications valued at 1.7 trillion baht for the first nine months of 2026, led by digital and AI sectors.
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- Investment promotion applications for the first nine months of 2026 reached 1,954 projects worth 1.7 trillion baht, up 28 percent.
- Digital industry topped the value ranking at over 1.1 trillion baht, driven by AI and data center technologies.
- Agriculture and food sectors showed strong growth with 80,190 million baht, a 59 percent increase year-on-year.
- Central and Eastern regions accounted for 93 percent of the total investment application value.
The Board of Investment (BOI) has announced investment promotion figures for the first nine months of 2026 (January to September), recording a total of 1,954 project applications with an investment value of 1,707,430 million baht, representing a 28 percent increase compared to the same period of the previous year. This expansion reflects positive investment momentum in Thailand and investor confidence in regulatory updates, infrastructure improvements, and government fast-track mechanisms.
Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Board of Investment, stated that amid global supply chain relocations driven by geopolitical pressures and technological advancements, Thailand continues to maintain its investment attraction capabilities. The growth is primarily propelled by the digital, electronics, and agriculture-food sectors, supported by workforce development initiatives such as Skill Bridge to prepare for future industries.
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The digital industry secured the highest investment application value at over 1.17 trillion baht across 139 projects, nearly doubling compared to the previous year. This was followed by the electronics and electrical appliances sector, which reached 189,370 million baht across 262 projects, a 7 percent increase driven by rising global demand for semiconductors and AI-related technologies.
"Digital services, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, and food are key industrial groups with the potential to drive the Thai economy and create quality jobs."
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Furthermore, AI supply chain-related projects totaled 111 applications valued at over 1.2 trillion baht, covering data centers, cloud services, chip design, semiconductor manufacturing, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and AI servers from leading companies such as Analog Devices, Delta Electronics, and Western Digital. Meanwhile, the agriculture and food sector recorded 80,190 million baht across 218 projects, a 59 percent increase covering processed foods and pet foods from companies like Nestlé and European Food.
The exponential growth of the digital and AI industries in Thailand not only reflects a technological transition but also highlights the country's endeavor to upgrade from traditional manufacturing to high-value supply chains. The integration between data centers and the domestic electronics industry will establish a robust ecosystem, further attracting long-term capital from global technology enterprises.
Regarding regional investment distribution, the Central region recorded the highest value at 955,260 million baht across 778 projects, followed by the Eastern region with 632,320 million baht across 856 projects. Both regions combined accounted for 93 percent of the total application value. Meanwhile, the Southern region grew by 40 percent to 34,140 million baht, driven by provinces like Phuket, Phang Nga, Songkhla, and Surat Thani, highlighting strengths in tourism and agriculture.
Source: Techsauce
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