BOI Approves 9 Projects, 60 Billion Baht; Thai Airways to Lease 8 Aircraft

Matichon•Economy•17d ago

Reader Briefing

The Board of Investment (BOI) has greenlit nine significant investment projects totaling over 66 billion baht, spanning various key sectors.

•The BOI approved 9 investment promotion projects valued at 66,320 million baht.
•Projects cover food, air transport, advanced electronic materials, data hosting, and renewable energy industries.
•A subcommittee for energy management for investment support and Data Center project screening was established.
•Thai Airways was also authorized to lease 8 aircraft.

Overview

•The Board of Investment (BOI) approved 9 investment promotion projects with a total value of 66,320 million baht.
•The BOI board meeting took place on July 8, 2026, with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekkanit Nitithanprapas presiding.
•The approved projects span crucial industries including food, air transport, advanced electronic materials, data hosting, and renewable energy, aiming to enhance national competitiveness.
•A subcommittee for energy management to support investment and screen Data Center projects has been established, with the Minister of Energy as chairman.
•The subcommittee's responsibilities have been expanded to include screening Data Center projects, considering energy, water, environment, national benefit, and clean energy transition.
•Comprehensive consideration of energy, water resources, environmental impact, national benefits, and transition to clean energy is required to support digital and advanced technology investments.
•The Subcommittee on Energy Management for Investment Readiness convened in June, outlining 7 urgent operational frameworks.
•These frameworks include defining new electricity user categories for Data Centers, promoting clean energy usage, and facilitating Direct PPA trading.

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Key Quotes

Narit Therdsthiras common

"BOI emphasizes collaboration with partner agencies to prepare supporting factors for future industry investments, especially large-scale digital, AI, and advanced technology investments."

บีโอไอให้ความสำคัญกับการทำงานร่วมกับหน่วยงานพันธมิตร เพื่อเตรียมความพร้อมปัจจัยรองรับ การลงทุนในอุตสาหกรรมแห่งอนาคต โดยเฉพาะการลงทุนขนาดใหญ่ในอุตสาหกรรมดิจิทัล AI และเทคโนโลยี ขั้นสูง ซึ่งมีแนวโน้มจะเข้ามาลงทุนมากขึ้น

Key Entities

Organization

BOI(บีโอไอ)ℹ️

The Board of Investment (BOI) that approves investment promotion projects in Thailand.

Thai Airways(การบินไทย)ℹ️

National airline of Thailand that received authorization to lease 8 aircraft.

Office of the Energy Policy and Planning (OEPP)(สำนักงานนโยบายและแผนพลังงาน)ℹ️

An agency that serves as co-secretary for the Subcommittee on Energy Management for Investment Readiness.

Subcommittee on Energy Management for Investment Readiness(คณะอนุกรรมการจัดการพลังงานเพื่อรองรับการลงทุน)

A committee responsible for managing energy to support investment and screening Data Center projects.

Subcommittee on Energy Management for Investment Readiness and Screening of Data Center Projects(คณะอนุกรรมการจัดการพลังงานเพื่อรองรับการลงทุนและกลั่นกรองโครงการ Data Center)

An expanded committee responsible for managing energy to support investment and specifically screening Data Center projects.

Person

Narit Therdsthiras common(นายนฤตม์ เทอดสถีรศักดิ์)

Secretary-General of the Board of Investment (BOI) who commented on future investment readiness.

Ekkanit Nitithanprapas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, who presided over the BOI board meeting.

Ekanat Phromphan(นายเอกนัฏ พร้อมพันธุ์)

Minister of Energy, who is the chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy Management for Investment Readiness.