Anutin Boosts Thai-Australia Investment via Fast Pass

On August 18, 2026, at Crown Towers Sydney, Australia, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul spoke after an informal meeting with Australian business leaders attending the Thailand–Australia Investment and Business Partnership Reception organized by the Thailand Board of Investment. He noted that major Australian corporations continue to establish and expand their production bases in Thailand, driven by the country's stability, political security, and logistics readiness.

The Prime Minister stated that foreign investors hold immense confidence in Thailand's potential, ranking the country as a top investment destination. He emphasized that fostering domestic harmony further amplifies this magnetic pull, supported by the BOI's Thailand Fast Pass policy, which acts as a centralized one-stop service to resolve bottlenecks and streamline processes without receiving negative feedback from investors.

Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event

Regarding economic figures, investment reached 60,000 million Australian dollars, equivalent to approximately 1.4 trillion baht, during the first half of the year. Furthermore, Australian technology has effectively connected and supported supply chains within Thailand.

"Foreign business operators have immense confidence in Thailand's stability and potential, naming Thailand as their top investment choice."

Anutin Charnvirakul

Regarding his upcoming visit to Canberra on August 9 to meet the Australian Prime Minister, Anutin revealed that the Australian Ambassador informed him of a high demand for jet fuel in Australia, while Thailand possesses surplus jet fuel reserves resulting from high diesel production. If the Australian government expresses official intent, the Thai government is ready to consider relaxing regulations to export jet fuel to assist them, which will also generate export revenue for Thailand.