Ekniti: Thai Economy Improves with Increased Investment

Khaosod•Politics•15m ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas reports increased actual investment in Thailand and plans a business roadshow to Japan.

•Investment in Q3 increased by 2.8% or approximately 260,000 million baht compared to the previous year.
•Approximately 600,000 Thai people have been employed since the beginning of the year.
•Ekniti Nitithanprapas will lead a business delegation to Japan next week.
•Prime Minister Li Qiang of China is scheduled to visit Thailand on the evening of November 13, 2026.

•On November 13, 2026, at 13:00, Ekniti Nitithanprapas met with the Prime Minister at Government House to report on the economic situation.
•Board of Investment (BOI) data shows Q3 actual investment rose by 2.8% or approximately 260,000 million baht from the previous year.
•Over 30% of the investment is in the construction sector, with other high-growth areas including digital, smart electronics (automotive sensors), agriculture, and agri-food processing.
•Employment of Thai people since the start of the year is approximately 600,000 people.
•Ekniti Nitithanprapas plans to lead a roadshow to Japan next week with representatives from the Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee (JPCC), Federation of Thai Industries, Thai Bankers' Association, and Thai Chamber of Commerce.
•The Japan roadshow will feature 7 pilot industries, including modern agriculture, food processing, smart electronics, future automotive, hotels and restaurants, wholesale and retail trade, and the creative economy and health businesses.
•Ekniti Nitithanprapas stated that Thailand positions itself as a neutral and trustworthy connector among conflicting nations.
•The visit of Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on November 13, 2026, follows the IMF-World Bank 2026 meeting.

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Ekniti Nitithanprapas(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)ℹ️

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

Li Qiang(หลี่ เฉียง)ℹ️

Prime Minister of China who visited Thailand on November 13, 2026.

Board of Investment(คณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน)

The organization (BOI) that reported the actual investment figures for Q3.

Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee(คณะกรรมการร่วมภาครัฐและเอกชนเพื่อแก้ไขปัญหาทางเศรษฐกิจ)

A committee part of the business delegation traveling to Japan.

Federation of Thai Industries(สภาอุตสาหกรรม)ℹ️

An organization participating in the business roadshow to Japan.

Thai Bankers' Association(สมาคมธนาคารไทย)

An organization participating in the business roadshow to Japan.

Thai Chamber of Commerce(หอการค้าไทย)

An organization participating in the business roadshow to Japan.

Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️

The destination for the upcoming business roadshow.

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

The country where investments are increasing and which positions itself as a neutral connector.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Ekniti Nitithanprapas met with the Prime Minister.