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Thailand Reports ฿535.8 Billion in Promoted Investment, Up 27% in First Half

Thailand’s Board of Investment says ฿535.8 billion in foreign and domestic capital was deployed across promoted projects in the first six months of 2026, up 27% from a year earlier and generating more than 630,000 jobs.
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THAIRATH FORUM 2026 Brings Thai Leaders and CEOs Together on Global Economic Risks
Thailand Issues Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings Across 51 Provinces
Thailand Overhauls Electricity Tariffs to Cut Bills for 21 Million Households
Songkhla Tourism Revenue Exceeds ฿32 Billion as Cross-Border Travel Strengthens
Thailand Prepares Bangkok Business Summit Ahead of IMF and World Bank Meetings
Krungsri Says Thailand’s Second-Quarter Growth Was Supported by Electronics and Investment
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Tourist Stay to 30 Days From September 15
Thailand Reports ฿535.8 Billion in Promoted Investment, Up 27% in First Half
Thai Listed Companies’ First-Half Profits Rise 22.2% as Major Sectors Strengthen
Thailand Realized Investment Jumps 27% to 535 Billion Baht in First Half
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