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Thailand Draws Over One Trillion Baht in Investment Applications as Data Center Boom Accelerates

Thailand's Board of Investment reported investment applications exceeding 1.01 trillion baht in the first quarter, with digital infrastructure projects accounting for 873 billion baht as global technology companies expand cloud computing and data center operations across the country.
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Study Warns Illegal Gambling Could Absorb Much of World Cup-Related Spending
Thailand Targets Emerging Tourism Markets to Generate Additional 5 Billion Baht
Thailand Begins National Mourning Period Following Passing of Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Gulf Energy Strengthens Regional Energy Partnerships Through Talks With Vietnam's EVN
Thailand's Startup Expo 2026 Aims to Connect Local Innovators With Global Investors
BAIC FOTON, Huawei and Spark EV Expand Commercial Electric Vehicle Network in Thailand
AI-Driven Electronics Demand Lifts Thai Manufacturers and Supports Stock Market Recovery
Thailand Pushes OECD Membership Drive With Sweeping Regulatory Reform Agenda
Thailand Targets 33 Million Visitors as Pattaya Hosts Flagship Global Tourism Trade Event
Thailand Draws Over One Trillion Baht in Investment Applications as Data Center Boom Accelerates
Thailand Meteorological Department Warns of Intensifying El Niño Conditions and Rising Climate Risks
JAS Group Secures 2026 FIFA World Cup Broadcasting Rights for Thailand Amid Fraud and Scam Warnings
Thailand Enters 15-Day National Mourning Period Following Passing of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol
Thailand Promotes Artificial Intelligence and Digital Commerce as New Drivers of Economic Growth
Thailand Injects 19 Billion Baht Into Retail Economy Through Expanded Co-Payment Stimulus Program
Thailand Generates 701 Billion Baht From 14.5 Million Foreign Visitors in Strong First Half of 2026
Thailand’s Foreign Investment Strategy Shifts Toward Technology, Skills and Supply Chain Development
Tourism Authority of Thailand Eyes Higher Visitor Targets as Travel Demand Remains Strong
Thailand Prepares to Host 2026 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok
Bank of Thailand Calls for Greater Focus on High-Quality Foreign Investment
Thailand and Vietnam Deepen Economic Integration Following Landmark Diplomatic Summit
Thailand Attracts $5.5 Billion in Electric Vehicle Investment as Industry Transition Accelerates
Thailand Raises Economic and Export Outlook on Strong Technology Demand and Government Stimulus
Gulf Development Unveils $4.3 Billion Artificial Intelligence Data Center Expansion Across Thailand
Thai Authorities Break Up Concert Ticket Fraud Ring Linked to More Than 350 X Accounts
Thai Police Dismantle Six Illegal Gambling Networks Handling More Than 473 Million Baht
Thailand Intensifies Flood Response as Monsoon Rains Trigger Warnings Across 63 Provinces
Thailand Deepens Focus on High-Spending Visitors to Strengthen Tourism Resilience
Regulators Intensify Oversight of Digital Assets to Reinforce Market Confidence
Rising Sports Rights Costs Test Thailand’s Traditional Broadcasting Model
Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2026 Draws Stronger Long-Haul Interest as Tourism Strategy Shifts Upmarket
Thailand Orders Closure of 58,000 Cryptocurrency Mule Accounts in Major Financial Crime Crackdown
Thailand Risks Missing 2026 FIFA World Cup Broadcast Deal as Rights Talks With FIFA Continue
Digital Immigration and Airport Reforms Aim to Modernize the Visitor Experience
Data Centre Expansion Positions Thailand as a Regional Digital Infrastructure Hub
Thailand Shifts Tourism Strategy Toward High-Spending Wellness and Medical Travelers
Technology Exports Emerge as Key Driver of Thailand’s Economic Outlook
Thailand and Vietnam Expand Economic and Technology Cooperation to Strengthen Regional Supply Chains
Airports of Thailand Raises International Departure Charge to Fund Airport Upgrades
Thailand Approves Seaplane Network Linking Krabi, Phuket and Andaman Island Destinations
Thai Conglomerates Accelerate Data Centre Investments to Capture AI and Cloud Computing Growth
Thailand Launches Digital Arrival Platform to Speed Airport Processing for International Travelers
Thailand Signals Higher Tourism Targets as Premium Travel Demand Exceeds Expectations
Thailand Raises Growth and Export Forecasts as Technology Shipments Strengthen Outlook
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