In the first quarter of 2025 (January–March), Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) reported a significant increase in investment promotion applications, totaling over 431 billion baht, a 97% rise compared to the same period last year.
Key Highlights:
- Digital Sector Growth: Applications in the digital sector soared over five times to 94.7 billion baht from 17.4 billion baht a year earlier, driven by five data center projects totaling 94.2 billion baht.
- Foreign Investment: Out of 822 total project applications, 618 were from foreign investors. Hong Kong led with investments exceeding 135 billion baht, accounting for 50% of all foreign direct investment (FDI), including 72.7 billion baht in the digital sector.
- Infrastructure Projects: The infrastructure sector attracted the highest investment value, notably the 109.2-billion-baht Orange Line mass transit project by Bangkok Expressway and Metro.
These figures indicate strong investor confidence in Thailand's digital and infrastructure sectors.
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May 29, 2025
