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Thailand Fast-Tracks 121 Billion Baht in Strategic Investment and Adds IPO Incentives for Tech Companies

The Board of Investment approved 121 billion baht in manufacturing and technology projects under the Thailand FastPass programme, while new tax incentives developed with the Stock Exchange of Thailand and Securities and Exchange Commission aim to encourage New Economy companies to list domestically.
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Thailand Prepares 4 Billion Baht Domestic Tourism Stimulus With One Million Travel Entitlements
Thailand Courts Global Funds Managing More Than $40 Trillion at New York Investment Roadshow
Fitch Restores Thailand’s Stable Credit Outlook as Political and Fiscal Confidence Improves
Thai Teenager Nene Royal Wins America’s Got Talent in High-Profile International Breakthrough
Thai Airways Climbs Global Aviation Rankings as Restructuring and Network Expansion Continue
Mercedes-Benz Expands Electric Vehicle Line-Up as Thailand’s Auto Market Shifts Toward Battery Power
Thailand’s Telecom Sector Eyes Growth From Rapid Enterprise Adoption of Artificial Intelligence
Eastern Economic Corridor Draws New Investment in Green Manufacturing and Electric Vehicle Batteries
Thailand Targets 2.7 Trillion Baht in Tourism Revenue as International Arrivals Strengthen
Thailand Accelerates Power Grid and Regulatory Upgrades for Artificial Intelligence Data Centres
Thailand Fast-Tracks 121 Billion Baht in Strategic Investment and Adds IPO Incentives for Tech Companies
Thai Conglomerates Step Up Sustainability Push Ahead of IMF-World Bank Meetings in Bangkok
Gastech 2026 in Bangkok Generates More Than $20 Billion in Energy Deals
Thailand’s Uneven Recovery Deepens as More Than 11,000 Businesses Close
LOT Polish Airlines to Resume Direct Warsaw-Bangkok Flights in October
Thailand Expects 250,000 Chinese Visitors During Golden Week, Generating 11.5 Billion Baht
Thailand Advances Bill to Restrict Cannabis to Medical Use and Phase Out Recreational Dispensaries
Thailand Approves Four-Year Fuel Crisis Plan Centered on Domestic Biofuels
Eastern Economic Corridor Advances 72 Billion Baht Smart City Project in Chonburi
Foreign Business Approvals in Thailand Rise 37% as Investment Reaches 219 Billion Baht
Thailand Overhauls Foreign Investment Strategy to Target High-Skill Jobs and Advanced Manufacturing
Thailand Targets Further Business Events Growth Ahead of Gastech and IMF-World Bank Meetings
Thailand Seeks Two-Month Extension of Thai Chuey Thai Plus Consumer Subsidy
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Thai Airways Rises Nine Places to 20th in Global Airline Ranking
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Thailand Overhauls Factory Output Index to Better Reflect Electronics Manufacturing
Thailand Prepares Domestic Travel Stimulus Targeting More Than 20 Billion Baht in Tourism Activity
Fitch Revises Thailand’s Sovereign Outlook to Stable and Affirms BBB+ Rating
Thailand Unveils Development Framework to Tackle Long-Term Low Growth
Thailand Launches Laem Chabang-Nong Khai Rail Freight Corridor Toward China
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