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Thailand Reports Record First-Half Investment Applications Led by Digital Infrastructure

The Thailand Board of Investment said applications reached a record one point four seven trillion baht in the first half of 2026, led by data centres, digital infrastructure, electronics and clean energy as regional competition for high-value investment intensifies.
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Thailand Launches Nationwide Tourism Campaign for New UNESCO World Heritage Site
Thailand Reports Record First-Half Investment Applications Led by Digital Infrastructure
Thailand Extends Seven Percent Value-Added Tax Rate Through September 2027
Thailand Maintains Focus on Transport Infrastructure While Managing Fiscal Priorities
Foreign Investors Continue Backing Thailand's Technology and Clean Energy Industries
UNESCO Recognition Raises Thailand's International Cultural Profile
Reduced Value-Added Tax Forms Part of Thailand's Broader Economic Support Strategy
Thailand Continues to Build Momentum as a Regional Digital Investment Hub
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