BANGKOK, Thailand – Global tech companies have been steadily choosing Thailand as their next investment destination. And the numbers explain why. According to the latest figures from Thailand’s Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB), Thai exports grew 17.6% in the first half of 2026, with technology products leading the surge at 45.9% growth, driven by rising global demand tied to the AI boom. This momentum reflects deliberate policy groundwork: the government has established a National Semiconductor Policy Committee to advance “Chip Made in Thailand,” while accelerating investment in data centers, cloud computing, and AI infrastructure.
Key highlights:
-36 digital and data center projects approved, worth over 728 billion baht (~US$20 billion)
-Projected demand for 230,000+ skilled professionals — engineers, AI developers, data scientists, and cybersecurity experts — as the semiconductor sector scales up
-Board of Investment (BOI) applications hit 1.47 trillion baht (~US$44.5 billion) in H1 2026, up 37% year-on-year, signaling strong investor confidence
This progression is clear: strong infrastructure attracts investment, investment drives exports, and exports create jobs and income for Thai workers. Through this chain, Thailand is steadily positioning itself as a rising AI and semiconductor hub in Southeast Asia. (PRD)
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