Thailand aims to convert global economic shifts into real investment

At a Bank of America and CNN forum titled ‘A World in Transition’, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlined Thailand's strategy to navigate global economic changes. He emphasized a three-pronged approach: maintaining current stability, accelerating economic structural reforms, and investing in the future.

Thailand seeks to transform investor interest into tangible domestic investment to facilitate technology transfer and create high-skilled jobs. The Prime Minister noted that investment promotion applications in the first half of 2026 reached $43.6 billion, a 37% increase from the previous year, with significant interest in digital infrastructure and advanced industries. Additionally, Thailand's international reserves stood at approximately $276 billion as of September 2026, serving as a buffer against external uncertainties.