In the first half of 2026, foreign investment applications in Thailand surged by 80%, with more than three-quarters related to the digital sector; geopolitical risks have not diminished its appeal.

(1) Driven by the investment boom in artificial intelligence and data center projects, the total amount of foreign investment applications in Thailand reached 1.37 trillion baht (approximately $40.6 billion) in the first half of 2026, representing a significant year-on-year increase of 80%. During the same period, the Thailand Board of Investment received a total of 1,299 investment applications (totaling 1.47 trillion baht), of which 877 were foreign direct investment projects.(2) The digital sector stands out as the absolute leader, with investment application amounts reaching 1.12 trillion baht, accounting for more than three-quarters of the total, highlighting the dominance of technology-related infrastructure in Thailand's investment landscape.(3) Although conflicts in the Middle East have driven up energy and other costs, the above investment data shows that external shocks have not weakened Thailand's attractiveness for investment, and inflows of foreign capital remain robust.