International marketing tours planned by BOI in the United States, Japan, and Taiwan move forward
Catching the Eye of Global Investors
Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) is all set to roll out an international roadshow, targeting big-time investors from the US, Japan, and Taiwan. The focus? none other than our country's brightest and most promising sectors: digital technology and semiconductors.
Narit Therdsteerasukdi, the man calling the shots at the BOI, spilled the beans on the itinerary. First stop: Taiwan in June 2025, where they'll be rubbing elbows with tech investors. Next up, Japan in August, and finally, the US in September.
Narit also shared some insights about earlier meetings with major investors and key business associations, particularly in the semiconductor sector. He highlighted the consensus that the supply chain for the industry is extensive and won't be shrinking anytime soon. The US, in particular, is looking at ASEAN as an ever-more-essential region due to its reliance on external supply chains[1].
Thailand's sweet spot? Our potential to become a vital cog in the US investors' supply chain, which could lead to sustained investment in our beautiful country. Ambitious, right?
As for the investment outlook for the second half of 2025, Narit remains optimistic. Despite global uncertainties, he believes there are plenty of opportunities for continued growth. In the first quarter of the year alone, investment promotion applications exceeded 400 billion baht[3]!
The changing trade and investment dynamics have spurred a significant restructuring of global supply chains, creating more opportunities for investment migration into ASEAN[3]. The remaining investments for 2025 are expected to maintain momentum, especially in key sectors like digital technology, data centers, and cloud services, seen as crucial pillars for the modern AI era.
The advanced electronics and semiconductor industries, including printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, are experiencing unprecedented growth in Thailand[3]. Over the past couple of years, investment in this sector has surpassed 200 billion baht[3].
The automotive industry is also on an upward trajectory, albeit with some bumps along the way. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales are on the rise, as are electric vehicles, prompting continuous expansion by Japanese and Chinese manufacturers[3]. This growth has led to increased investments in batteries and automotive components.
Sources: 1. The Nation 2. Bangkok Post 3. Thai PBS World
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- The international roadshow by Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) aims to attract global investors, particularly from the US, Japan, and Taiwan, in the digital technology and semiconductor sectors.
- As part of the roadshow, the BOI plans to engage with tech investors in Taiwan in June 2025, followed by meetings in Japan in August and the US in September.
- The BOI's Narit Therdsteerasukdi discussed earlier meetings with major investors and business associations, revealing a consensus that the semiconductor industry's supply chain will remain extensive, with ASEAN becoming increasingly essential due to its strategic position in external supply chains.
- Thailand's potential to become a crucial part of US investors' supply chain and the consequent sustained investment in the country as well as the changing trade and investment dynamics are seen as opportunities for investment migration into ASEAN.
- The advanced electronics and semiconductor industries, including printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, are experiencing significant growth in Thailand, with investments in this sector surpassing 200 billion baht over the past couple of years.
