Foreign business approvals in Thailand rise 26% with investment up 37%

The Department of Business Development (DBD) reported a total investment of THB219 billion by foreign businesses approved to operate in Thailand during the first seven months of 2026, up 37% from the same period in 2025.

Singapore recorded the highest investment value at THB61.1 billion, followed by Japan at THB45 billion and China at THB38.6 billion.