Bangkok Hosts 17,000 Delegates for IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings
Thailand is hosting approximately 17,000 finance ministers, central bankers and business leaders at the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings at Bangkok's Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The government is using the gathering to showcase developments in digital public infrastructure, healthcare and climate resilience while seeking to attract long-term foreign investment.
Thailand Eases Data Center Investment Rules to Accelerate AI and Cloud Expansion
Thailand's Board of Investment has removed a preliminary filing requirement for data center investment applications, simplifying approvals for large-scale cloud and artificial intelligence facilities. The regulatory change aims to accelerate foreign investment and strengthen Thailand's position as a regional digital infrastructure hub.
Thailand Approves Framework for Mutual Funds to Invest in Cryptocurrency ETFs
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has approved new rules allowing domestic mutual funds to hold regulated Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds from mid-October. The changes will expand institutional access to digital assets and further integrate cryptocurrency investments into the country's regulated financial markets.
Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor Revises Infrastructure Plans for Data Centers and High-Tech Manufacturing
Authorities overseeing Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor are updating long-term development plans to secure sufficient electricity and water supplies for growing investment in data centers and advanced manufacturing. The strategy will complement four existing major transport projects as the region prepares for greater industrial and digital infrastructure demand.
Thailand's Long-Term Resident Visa Program Generates More Than 43 Billion Baht
Thailand's Board of Investment says its Long-Term Resident visa programme has approved more than 12,000 applications and generated over 43 billion baht in economic value. The ten-year residency scheme targets wealthy international residents, skilled professionals and other eligible foreign applicants, supporting efforts to attract talent and long-term spending into the Thai economy.
Thailand Eases Data Center Investment Rules to Accelerate AI and Cloud Expansion
Thailand's Board of Investment has removed a preliminary filing requirement for data center investment applications, simplifying approvals for large-scale cloud and artificial intelligence facilities. The regulatory change aims to accelerate foreign investment and strengthen Thailand's position as a regional digital infrastructure hub.
Thailand Approves Framework for Mutual Funds to Invest in Cryptocurrency ETFs
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has approved new rules allowing domestic mutual funds to hold regulated Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds from mid-October. The changes will expand institutional access to digital assets and further integrate cryptocurrency investments into the country's regulated financial markets.
Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor Revises Infrastructure Plans for Data Centers and High-Tech Manufacturing
Authorities overseeing Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor are updating long-term development plans to secure sufficient electricity and water supplies for growing investment in data centers and advanced manufacturing. The strategy will complement four existing major transport projects as the region prepares for greater industrial and digital infrastructure demand.
Thailand's Long-Term Resident Visa Program Generates More Than 43 Billion Baht
Thailand's Board of Investment says its Long-Term Resident visa programme has approved more than 12,000 applications and generated over 43 billion baht in economic value. The ten-year residency scheme targets wealthy international residents, skilled professionals and other eligible foreign applicants, supporting efforts to attract talent and long-term spending into the Thai economy.