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Thailand Attracts 1.37 Trillion Baht in Foreign Investment Applications as Global Tech Firms Expand

Thailand’s Board of Investment reported an 80% surge in foreign direct investment applications during the first half of 2026, driven largely by major technology companies investing in data centers, cloud services and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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FIFA’s Retreat Leaves a Larger Question Over Who Guards the Game
Chonburi Police Arrest Suspects in Murder Case Involving Two Russian Tourists
Thai Police Charge University Testing Center Director in Major Examination Fraud Investigation
Thai Foreign Ministry Defends Response After Death of Thai Citizen in Georgia Sparks Public Criticism
Two Firefighting Crew Members Die in Helicopter Collision West of Athens
Great Wall Motor Becomes First Chinese EV Brand to Meet Thailand’s EV 3.5 Production Requirements
Thailand’s Thai Chuai Thai Plus Stimulus Program Injects 86 Billion Baht Into Local Economy
Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Begins First Thai Leaders’ Visit to Indonesia in 15 Years
Banpu’s Newly Merged Energy Entity Set to Begin Trading on Thai Stock Exchange
Bangkok to Welcome Southeast Asia Debut of Hilton’s Canopy Hotel Brand
Thailand Prepares UNESCO World Heritage Bid for Historic Death Railway
Honda Thailand to Launch Limited Edition Super-ONE Electric Microcar
Thailand Launches Amazing Thailand Grand Sale to Boost Tourist Spending
Thailand Issues Flash Flood Warnings as Strong Monsoon Rains Hit Northern and Coastal Areas
Thailand Approves Four Special Economic Corridors to Attract Foreign Universities and Build Advanced Skills
Thailand Targets Three Trillion Baht Tourism Revenue Through Higher-Value Travel Strategy
Thailand Pushes August Deadline for Delayed High-Speed Airport Rail Link Contract Changes
Thailand Attracts 1.37 Trillion Baht in Foreign Investment Applications as Global Tech Firms Expand
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