Thailand 1H 2026 investment surge

Thailand's foreign and domestic investment applications surged 37% year-on-year to $43.6 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by massive capital inflows into digital infrastructure and AI data centers. The digital sector led with $33 billion in applications. Foreign direct investment skyrocketed 80% to $40.5 billion, with Singapore as the top source at $33.2 billion, followed by the United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, and Japan. The Pakistan — Board of Investment approved 1,300 projects worth $38.7 billion, expected to generate over 82,000 jobs and boost export capacity by $36.8 billion annually. A parallel surge in renewable energy infrastructure supports data center power needs.