Ekniti reports 3 quarters of Thai economic growth and Japan roadshow

Matichon•Economy•24m ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphash reports continued investment growth and plans a roadshow to Japan to attract more investment.

•Investment in Q3 increased by 2.8% from the previous year, totaling approximately 260,000 million baht.
•Thai employment has increased by approximately 600,000 people since the beginning of the year.
•Ekniti Nitithanpraphash will lead a business delegation to Japan next week to promote seven pilot industries.
•Prime Minister Li Qiang of China is scheduled to visit Thailand on the evening of November 13.

Overview

•The Board of Investment reported that Q3 investment rose 2.8% year-on-year to approximately 260,000 million baht.
•Over 30% of the investment is in the construction category, followed by digital sectors, smart electronics, and agriculture and food processing.
•Approximately 600,000 Thai people have been employed since the beginning of the year.
•Ekniti Nitithanpraphash stated that Thailand's strength lies in being neutral, trustworthy, and able to trade with everyone.
•Ekniti Nitithanpraphash will lead a roadshow to Japan next week including representatives from the Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee, Federation of Thai Industries, Thai Bankers' Association, and Thai Chamber of Commerce.
•The roadshow focuses on seven pilot industries including modern agriculture, food processing, smart electronics, future automotive, hotels and restaurants, wholesale and retail, and creative companies and health businesses.
•Prime Minister Li Qiang of China is visiting Thailand on the evening of November 13.
•The current economic situation follows the IMF-World Bank 2026 meeting.

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Key Entities

Person

Ekniti Nitithanpraphash(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance who reported economic investment figures to the Prime Minister.

Li Qiang(หลี่ เฉียง)ℹ️

Prime Minister of China who visited Thailand on the evening of November 13.

Organization

Board of Investment(คณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน)

The organization that reports actual investment figures, including the 2.8% increase in Q3.

BOI(บีโอไอ)

Abbreviation for the Board of Investment.

Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee(คณะกรรมการร่วมภาครัฐและเอกชนเพื่อแก้ไขปัญหาทางเศรษฐกิจ)

A body that will join the business delegation for the roadshow to Japan.

JPCC(กรอ.)

Abbreviation for the Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee.

Federation of Thai Industries(สภาอุตสาหกรรม)ℹ️

An organization that will join the roadshow to Japan.

Thai Bankers' Association(สมาคมธนาคารไทย)

An organization that will join the roadshow to Japan.

Thai Chamber of Commerce(หอการค้าไทย)

An organization that will join the roadshow to Japan.

Place

Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️

The destination for the upcoming investment roadshow.

China(จีน)ℹ️

The country of Prime Minister Li Qiang.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Ekniti Nitithanpraphash gave an interview on November 13.