Thailand's Foreign Investment Soars: 130 Billion Baht, Up 124% in 4 Months

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Foreign investment in Thailand surged by 124% to 130 billion baht in the first four months of 2026, with a significant portion directed towards the EEC.

•Foreign investment in Thailand reached 130 billion baht in the first four months of 2026, a 124% increase year-on-year.
•The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) attracted 49.9 billion baht in foreign investment during the same period.
•The United States, China, and Japan were the top three investing countries.
•91 foreign businesses were approved in April 2026, with a total investment of 31.55 billion baht.

Overview

•In the first 4 months of 2026, foreign investors were approved to invest in Thailand.
•The total investment from foreign investors in the first 4 months of 2026 amounted to 129,332 million baht, representing a 124% increase.
•In April 2026, 91 foreign investors were approved to conduct business in Thailand, with a total investment of 31,553 million baht.
•The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) received 49,957 million baht in foreign investment during the first 4 months of 2026.
•The United States was the largest investing country during the first 4 months of 2026, with 77 investors contributing 5,951 million baht.
•China was the second-largest investing country, with 65 investors contributing 25,092 million baht.
•Japan was the third-largest investing country, with 65 investors contributing 24,724 million baht.
•Investment in the EEC accounted for 39% of the total foreign investment in the first 4 months of 2026.

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of Business Development(กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า)

The Thai government department responsible for authorizing foreign business investments and releasing related statistics.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The Thai government ministry overseeing the Department of Business Development.

Person

Mr. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn(นายพูนพงษ์ นัยนาภากรณ์)

Director-General of the Department of Business Development, who released the data on foreign investment in Thailand.

Place

Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)(เขตพัฒนาพิเศษภาคตะวันออก)ℹ️

A special economic zone in Thailand designated for advanced industries and infrastructure, attracting significant foreign investment.

Law

Alien Business Act B.E. 1999 (1999)(พระราชบัญญัติการประกอบธุรกิจของคนต่างด้าว พ.ศ. 1999)

The Thai legislation governing foreign business operations and requiring permits for certain types of businesses.