Thailand Investment Applications Hit $43.6 Billion in First Half 2026

Investment applications in Thailand reached $43.6 billion across 1,299 projects in the first half of 2026, a 37 percent increase year-on-year. The growth was primarily led by the digital sector, which attracted $33 billion for artificial intelligence data centers, cloud services, and digital infrastructure. Foreign Direct Investment grew 80 percent to $40.5 billion, with Singapore providing the largest share at $33.2 billion, followed by the United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, and Japan.

Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment, stated that the surge reflects strong investor confidence in the country as a hub for future industries despite global economic turbulence and geopolitical tensions. To support the new data centers, Thailand also saw an increase in renewable energy projects.

During this period, the Thailand Board of Investment approved 1,300 projects valued at $38.7 billion. These initiatives are expected to create over 82,000 jobs and increase annual export capacity by more than $36.8 billion. Additionally, the approved projects are projected to utilize $11.4 billion in domestic raw materials annually. The central region of Thailand attracted the highest share of capital at $26.7 billion, followed by the eastern region with $14.7 billion.