Thai Government Emphasizes Technology Transfer and Labor Skill Development for Foreign Investors

Key summary

Prime Minister Anutin Charnviragul stated on October 24, 2026, that foreign investment in Thailand must include technology transfer and workforce skill development rather than seeking cheap labor. The Council of Ministers (Economy) has reduced business obstacles to support FDI, with first-half investment growth exceeding the previous full year by approximately 30%. The government highlights infrastructure investments over the past two decades, including logistics networks connecting to Laos, southern China, and Malaysia, as well as access to two seas, to position Thailand as a production hub for the 700 million people in ASEAN.