Foreign investment in Thailand increased significantly in 2025

Foreign investment has increased significantly in the first two months of this year. There was a 68% rise in the number of new projects and a 33% increase in the total investment value compared to the same time last year. Deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Watthanachan reported that 181 foreign business applications were approved, showing a notable growth. Of these, 41 projects were through the foreign business licence application, while 140 came through the foreign business certification letter. The total investment reached 35.2 billion baht, which is 33% higher than the first two months of 2024. This investment is expected to create around 1,344 jobs for locals, representing a dramatic 140% increase. The top foreign investors were Japan, China, and Singapore. Japan led with 38 projects worth 13.6 billion baht, followed by China with 23 projects and 5.11 billion baht. Singapore also had 23 projects with 4.49 billion baht invested. The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) attracted 31% of the total foreign investments, with 57 projects. In terms of investment value, the EEC accounted for 50% of all foreign investment. This area has seen a 63% increase in the number of investors compared to last year. Ms. Sasikarn emphasized that foreign investments bring valuable knowledge and technology to Thailand. The government aims to transform Thailand into a key regional investment hub that boosts industry and competitiveness while ensuring sustainable growth for the local economy.