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Thailand saw a 43% rise in foreign investment from January to April 2025, with 363 foreign businesses approved under the Foreign Business Act. Total investment hit 57.86 billion baht (US$1.77B). Japan led with the most cases, followed by the US and Singapore. The EEC region attracted over half the total investment.
Thailand has become the leading convention destination in ASEAN, with 158 international conventions hosted in 2024, according to ICCA’s 2024 report. Bangkok ranked 7th globally and 3rd in Asia-Pacific. A record 13 Thai cities were featured, including Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Phuket, showcasing Thailand’s expanding appeal in global business events.
Thai exports in the third quarter of 2025 are projected to slow significantly due to global trade tensions and economic uncertainty. The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM BANK) released its latest EXIM Index, which fell to 100.5 in the second quarter of 2025, the lowest in six quarters. This signals a slowdown in exports in…
Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, Thai Minister of Commerce, led a Thai delegation to attend the Informal WTO Ministerial Gathering (IMG) at the headquarters of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France. Hosted by Australia, the gathering brought together ministers and representatives from 23 key trading nations to exchange views and recommendations on…
Vietnam’s auto market shows signs of recovery in early 2025, with April sales hitting 29,585 units—up 21% year-on-year. Imported vehicle sales rose 7%, opening opportunities for Thai exports. Despite slight month-on-month declines in overall and passenger vehicle sales, growing demand signals renewed consumer confidence, according to the DITP and VAMA.
