BOI Introduces Comprehensive Measures to Enhance Thai Businesses’ Competitiveness Amid Global Trade Tensions

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has launched a policy package under the theme “Enhancing the Capabilities of Thai Businesses to Adjust to the New Global Trends” to help companies cope with global trade challenges, including new U.S. tariffs. The measures focus on strengthening domestic supply chains, especially in the electric vehicle (EV) and electrical appliance industries, by promoting the use of locally sourced components certified under the “Made in Thailand” standard. Eligible companies will gain an additional two-year corporate income tax reduction on top of existing BOI incentives. The package also boosts market access through business matching events like SUBCON Thailand and Sourcing Day to connect local suppliers with global investors.

The BOI has also tightened criteria for sensitive industries to prevent misuse of incentives and reduce exposure to trade risks. Key actions include stricter evaluation of production processes, revised regulations to protect domestic industries, and reduced support for low-tech and environmentally sensitive sectors. New rules require companies to hire at least 70% Thai workers and set higher income thresholds for foreign experts under BOI privileges. Additional measures are being prepared to assist businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs. These initiatives aim to strengthen Thailand’s competitiveness and turn global challenges into opportunities.

For full details, visit the BOI website: HERE.

Thailand First-Half Investment Applications Hit USD 32.5 billion on Soaring Data Center Sector, Significant Pledges in E&E and Infrastructure, BOI Says

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) reported a record 1.06 trillion baht (USD 32.5 billion) in investment promotion applications during the first half of 2025, up 139% from last year. The digital sector led with USD 16.0 billion, a twentyfold increase driven by data center projects from tech giants like Amazon Web Services, Google, and TikTok. The E&E sector followed with USD 3.9 billion, while automotive, agriculture, food processing, petrochemicals, and renewable energy also posted strong results. A major highlight was the USD 3.35 billion Orange Line metro project in Bangkok, signaling robust investor confidence.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) accounted for 70% of total applications, reaching USD 22.6 billion. Singapore topped with USD 7.6 billion, followed by China (USD 3.1 billion), the United Kingdom (USD 2.9 billion), and Japan (USD 1.5 billion). These figures reflect Thailand’s rising position as a hub for high-tech, manufacturing, and infrastructure investment.

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Thailand EV Board Adjusts EV3, EV3.5 Terms to Promote Exports as Investment in EV Supply Chain Tops USD 4.2 billion

Thailand’s National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board) approved adjustments to the EV3 and EV3.5 incentive schemes to strengthen Thailand as an EV export hub. Under the new rules, each vehicle produced for export counts as 1.5 units toward compensatory production requirements, easing automakers’ commitments and boosting projected EV exports to 12,500 units in 2025 and 52,000 units in 2026. The registration deadline for domestic EVs was extended by one month, and subsidy criteria tightened for more efficient disbursement. As of June 2025, the EV supply chain has attracted THB 137.7 billion (USD 4.2 billion) in investments, while 175,064 BEV cars and 34,559 electric motorcycles have received subsidies under EV3 and EV3.5.

Thailand’s EV market is expanding rapidly, with 57,289 new BEVs registered in the first half of 2025, a 52% increase year-on-year, representing 15% of new car registrations. The country now has 203,000 BEVs on the road and a growing charging network with 3,720 stations and 11,622 chargers, nearly half of them DC fast chargers. Investments in batteries, components, and charging infrastructure continue to rise, with 27 companies in EV3 and 10 in EV3.5. These updates reinforce Thailand’s position as a leading EV manufacturing and export base in the region.

For more details, please click HERE.

Regards,

Navarat Vongbenjarat

Director

Thailand Board of Investment, Los Angeles Office

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