Group 1 - The Thai Investment Promotion Committee (BOI) reported that Japanese companies are optimistic about Thailand's economic outlook for the first half of 2026, expecting improvements due to recovery in production and consumption, particularly in new business growth across various sectors [1] - Key sectors expected to see good growth include automotive, electronics, chemicals, food, trade, and financial services, with 23% of Japanese companies planning to increase investments in Thailand in 2026 [1] - 35% of Japanese firms anticipate an increase in exports, while 26% plan to establish regional headquarters in Thailand [1] Group 2 - Japanese companies have suggested urgent measures to improve Thailand's investment environment, including stimulating domestic consumption, addressing household debt, enhancing tax review and refund efficiency, and strengthening transportation infrastructure [2] - In 2025, Japanese investment applications in Thailand reached 311, a 17% increase year-on-year, with investment amounts exceeding 119 billion Thai Baht, a 146% increase, primarily in automotive, electronics, and digital industries [2] - The digital industry saw significant growth, with investments rising from 0.42 million Thai Baht in 2024 to over 7.6 billion Thai Baht in 2025, driven by large data center projects supporting the digital economy and AI development [2]
日本企业看好泰国经济前景 投资重心转向新能源与数字产业
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2026-02-09 09:19