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BOI Q3 Actual Investment Surges to 260 Billion Baht

BOI Q3 Actual Investment Surges to 260 Billion Baht

Thairath•Politics•30m ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas reported a 28% increase in actual BOI investments for the third quarter of 2026.

  • •Actual investment in Q3 2026 reached over 260,000 million baht, growing for three consecutive quarters.
  • •The digital sector led growth, followed by smart electronics and processed food/agriculture.
  • •Over 600,000 jobs have been created since the beginning of the year.
  • •Ekniti Nitithanprapas plans a roadshow to Japan next week with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).

Overview

  • •On November 13, 2026, Ekniti Nitithanprapas revealed BOI investment statistics after meeting Anutin Charnvirakul.
  • •Actual investment in Q3 2026 expanded by 28% compared to the same period last year, totaling over 260,000 million baht.
  • •Construction work saw growth of over 30%, which Ekniti Nitithanprapas stated directly benefits real estate and employment.
  • •The digital sector ranked first in growth, aligned with a World Bank report on Thailand's positive gains in this area.
  • •Ekniti Nitithanprapas instructed the Secretary-General of the BOI to negotiate with foreign investors to use local sourcing.
  • •Ekniti Nitithanprapas positioned Thailand as a "Trusted Connector" during IMF and World Bank meetings.
  • •Ekniti Nitithanprapas will lead the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) and representatives from 7 target industries to a roadshow in Japan next week.

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Key Quotes

Ekniti Nitithanprapas
"This figure reflects that the Thai economy is moving in a better direction, consistent with the policy that I and the economic team have been driving using investment as the lead."
ตัวเลขนี้สะท้อนว่าเศรษฐกิจไทยกำลังก้าวไปในทิศทางที่ดีขึ้น สอดคล้องกับนโยบายที่ผมและทีมเศรษฐกิจพยายามขับเคลื่อนโดยใช้การลงทุนเป็นตัวนำ
Ekniti Nitithanprapas
"We are a "Trusted Connector" or a reliable country ready to connect all parties; despite global conflicts, Thailand will be a safe connecting point."
เราคือ “Trusted Connector” หรือประเทศที่เชื่อถือได้และพร้อมเชื่อมโยงทุกฝ่าย แม้โลกจะมีความขัดแย้ง แต่ไทยจะเป็นจุดเชื่อมที่ปลอดภัย

Key Entities

Person

Ekniti Nitithanprapas(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)ℹ️
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Organization

Board of Investment(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน)
An organization referred to as BOI that tracks investment statistics.
World Bank(ธนาคารโลก)ℹ️
An organization that reported Thailand's positive gains in the digital sector.
Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking(คณะกรรมการร่วมภาคเอกชน 3 สถาบัน)
An organization referred to as JSCCIB that will join a roadshow to Japan.
IMFℹ️
An organization where Thailand's position as a Trusted Connector was presented.
Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️
The ministry headed by Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️
The ministry headed by Anutin Charnvirakul.

Place

Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️
The location for a planned investment attraction roadshow.