Baht 57.86 Billion Inflows Driven by Japan, US, Singapore
Thailand’s Department of Business Development reported a 43% rise in foreign investments during the first four months of 2025, totaling 57.86 billion baht (~US$1.77B). A total of 363 foreign nationals received business permits under the Foreign Business Act.
Top 5 Investor Countries:
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Japan: 71 cases | ฿17.25B | Industrial & energy sectors -
USA: 51 cases | ฿2.48B | Retail, data centers, warehouses -
Singapore: 45 cases | ฿9.13B | Rail, software, logistics -
China: 43 cases | ฿6.47B | Wholesale, factory rentals -
Hong Kong: 40 cases | ฿5.77B | EV, cloud, manufacturing
EEC Investment Highlight:
The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) attracted 108 investors (30% of cases), with ฿31.36B (54% of total investment). Key sectors included plastic molds, tire machinery, refrigeration parts, and metal coatings.