Thailand attracted 502 foreign companies in the first half of 2025, with total investment reaching 111.5 billion baht (around US$3.1 billion). This marks a 30% increase in the number of approved companies and a 37% growth in investment value compared to the same period in 2024. The approvals included 123 direct foreign business licenses and 379 investment promotion certificates issued by the Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Business Development.
Japanese investors dominated the scene with 99 companies investing 43.0 billion baht (US$1.2 billion). They were followed by the United States (72 companies, 2.8 billion baht ≈ US$78 million) and China (65 companies, 18.3 billion baht ≈ US$508 million). Singapore and Hong Kong rounded out the top five sources of foreign investment.
The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) stood out as the top recipient, attracting 158 foreign companies and 62.9 billion baht (about US$1.7 billion), accounting for 56% of total foreign investment value in Thailand. This also represented a 36% increase in company registrations in the EEC compared to the first half of 2024. Key sectors drawing investment included retail trading, plastic engineering research, data center services, digital platforms, and contract manufacturing.
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August 30, 2025
