Thailand-Japan Investment Forum 2026: BOI Highlights THB 396B
Aumniti Nitithandhprabhas and the BOI team up with JETRO and SET to drive Quality Investment-led Growth, revealing Japanese investments surpassed THB 396.5 billion.
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- Deputy Prime Minister Aumniti Nitithandhprabhas collaborates with BOI and JETRO to drive sustainable economic growth.
- BOI reports Japanese investment applications exceeded 1,380 projects worth over THB 396.5 billion between 2021 and H1 2026.
- JETRO aims to support Thai-Japanese businesses in adopting Green, Digital, and Automation Transformation technologies.
- EXIM BANK issues THB 8.5 billion in green bonds to support sustainable financing initiatives.
Aumniti Nitithandhprabhas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, stated that Thailand and Japan have long stood as close partners in economic and industrial development. This juncture marks a critical milestone to advance investment cooperation in order to address emerging global contexts, including geopolitical shifts, technological advancements, energy transitions, and aging societies. By leveraging Thailand's position as a trusted connector, the government aims to spearhead economic advancement through a Quality Investment-led Growth strategy.
The strategic economic drive focuses on target industries where Thailand possesses strong potential, encompassing several key sectors:
- Smart agriculture and processed food
- Smart electronics and advanced semiconductors
- Next-generation automotive and electric vehicles
- Medical and health services alongside quality tourism
- Retail, logistics, and the creative economy
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Furthermore, the Secretary General of the BOI revealed during the event that Japanese investors remain among Thailand's most vital economic contributors. From 2021 through the first half of 2026, investment promotion applications from Japan totaled over 1,380 projects with a combined investment value exceeding THB 396,500 million. The top three sectors with the highest investment values were semiconductors and electronics, automotive and parts, as well as chemicals and petrochemicals.
Regarding technology development and sustainable investment, Ichiro Abe, President of JETRO Bangkok, noted that Japanese enterprises continue to advance sustainable investments in Thailand, focusing on renewable energy and power grid systems to facilitate the energy transition. The automotive sector employs a multi-pathway strategy, while collaborations with Thai firms on research and development aim to reduce carbon emissions.
"JETRO stands ready to act as a bridge for Thailand-Japan cooperation and support Thailand as a vital base for regional business expansion."
Ichiro Abe
This strategic alliance between government agencies and financial institutions underscores Thailand's commitment to upgrading its economic infrastructure in alignment with international standards. Capital market integration via the BOI to IPO initiative and targeted financial instruments such as green and blue bonds not only attract foreign direct investment (FDI) but also prepare local enterprises to navigate increasingly strict global environmental regulations and carbon pricing mechanisms.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), represented by President Asadej Kongsiri, emphasized the exchange's dedication to supporting long-term business growth by connecting enterprises with capital markets across SET, mai, and LiVEx, alongside ESG infrastructure development such as the JUMP+ project and SETCarbon system.
Meanwhile, Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM BANK) Managing Director Chalach Ratanapunithi announced the mobilization of THB 8,500 million in green bonds, THB 3,000 million in blue bonds, and THB 3,000 million in sustainability bonds to provide financial liquidity and steer Thai entrepreneurs toward concrete sustainability objectives.
Source: Techsauce
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