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Thailand Targets $80 Billion in Semiconductor Investment by 2050

Thailand is seeking $80 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and supply-chain investment by 2050 as the government looks to strengthen advanced technology capabilities and expand the country's role in global electronics.
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Thai Public and Private Sectors Align on AI-Led Push Toward High-Income Status
Anutin and Google Discuss Expansion of Green Data Centers in Thailand
Thailand Targets $80 Billion in Semiconductor Investment by 2050
New Private Equity Trust Targets Thailand's Technology Startups
HSBC Expands Focus on Growing Japan-Thailand Investment Flows
Fitch Outlook Revision Seen Supporting Confidence in Thai Banking Sector
State Infrastructure Funds Expected to Raise Up to 70 Billion Baht in Thailand
Mercedes-Benz to Expand Electric Vehicle Manufacturing in Thailand
Thailand Fast-Tracks 17 Industrial Projects Worth 121 Billion Baht
Thailand Targets $80 Billion in Semiconductor Investment by 2050
Pringles Commits More Than 7 Billion Baht to New Thailand Manufacturing Base
ADB Raises Thailand’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 2.0%
Google Plans $1 Billion Thailand Data Center and Cloud Region
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
Thailand Pairs Rooftop Solar Support With New Offshore Petroleum Bidding Round
Thailand Unveils Incentives to Accelerate U-Tapao Eastern Aviation City
Thailand Climbs to Fifth in Asian Games Medal Standings After Three Golds
Thailand Urges Stronger ASEAN Cooperation on Food and Energy Security
Thailand’s Foreign Tourist Arrivals Pass 22 Million as Malaysia and Japan Drive Weekly Growth
Anutin Says Japanese Companies Remain Committed to Investing in Thailand
Fitch Raises Thailand’s Sovereign Outlook to Stable, Affirms BBB+ Rating
Thailand Targets 2.7 Trillion Baht in 2026 Tourism Revenue With 33 Million Foreign Visitors
Thailand Approves AOTGA Joint Venture for Two Suvarnabhumi Ground Service Projects
Thailand Pursues Pharmaceutical Investment Deals With MSD and Sandoz
Michelin Guide Expands Recognition of Thailand’s Luxury Hotel Sector
Thai Airways Rises Nine Places to 20th in Global Airline Ranking
Bangkok MRT Orange Line Targets Trial Operations in Late 2027
Thailand Steps Up AI and Data Centre Strategy as Clean-Power Demand Rises
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