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New Companies Jan 2026: 8,418 Registrations, 5 Promising Sectors

New Companies Jan 2026: 8,418 Registrations, 5 Promising Sectors

Prachachat•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand saw 8,418 new company registrations in January 2026, with five sectors identified as high-growth prospects for the year.

  • •In January 2026, 8,418 new companies were registered in Thailand, a decrease of 5.01% from the previous period.
  • •The Department of Business Development anticipates five high-growth business sectors in 2026.
  • •Key growing sectors include others services supporting business, restaurants, and accounting/tax consulting.

Overview

  • •In January 2026, 8,418 new companies were registered, a decrease of 5.01%.
  • •1,252 businesses were dissolved in January 2026, a decrease of 12.51%.
  • •The Department of Business Development predicts five promising business sectors for the year 2026.
  • •Other services supporting business saw 238 new registrations in January 2026, increasing by 453.49%.
  • •Restaurants and culinary businesses had 398 registrations in January 2026, increasing by 18.45%.
  • •Accounting, bookkeeping, and tax consulting businesses recorded 177 registrations in January 2026, increasing by 35.11%.
  • •The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) began implementation on January 1, 2026, impacting renewable energy businesses.
  • •Five promising business sectors for 2026 are technology and digital transformation, renewable energy, health and pharmaceuticals, tourism and recreation, and smart agriculture.

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of Business Development(กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า)
The government agency that released data on new company registrations in Thailand.

Timeline

January 2026(มกราคม 2026)
The month and year for which new company registration data was reported.
January 1, 2026(1 ม.ค.2026)
The date the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) began to be enforced.

Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI)(ปัญญาประดิษฐ์ หรือ AI)ℹ️
A key technology driving the growth of the technology and digital transformation sector.
Data Centerℹ️
A component of the technology and digital transformation sector experiencing expansion.
Cloud Computingℹ️
A growing area within the technology and digital transformation sector, with Thailand as a strategic destination for investment.
Cybersecurityℹ️
A crucial and complex area within the technology and digital transformation sector for data security.
Solar(โซลาร์)ℹ️
A key component of the renewable energy business sector, with new applications in direct power purchase agreements and exports.
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)(ระบบกักเก็บพลังงานด้วยแบตเตอรี (Battery Energy Storage System : BESS))ℹ️
A technology supporting the renewable energy sector, used to store energy during low production periods.

Policy

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)ℹ️
A regulation that began implementation on January 1, 2026, influencing solar energy businesses towards export.

Industry

Health and Pharmaceutical Business(ธุรกิจสุขภาพและยา)
A promising business sector driven by an aging population and increased consumer focus on health.
Tourism and Recreation Business(ธุรกิจท่องเที่ยวและนันทนาการ)
A key economic driver for Thailand that is expected to continue performing well, with opportunities in experiential tourism and wellness.
Smart Agriculture Business(ธุรกิจเกษตรอัจฉริยะ)
A promising sector focused on reducing costs and risks through precision management, aiming to increase yield and income stability.
High-Value Food(อาหารมูลค่าสูง)
A growing segment of the agriculture sector driven by health trends, an aging society, and demand for specialized foods.

Industry Aspect

Food Safety(ความปลอดภัยอาหาร)
A critical factor in the high-value food segment, emphasizing traceability and quality over price.