Thailand Ranks 44th in Global Innovation Index 2026 Amid Institutional Constraints
Salika
Key summary
Thailand advanced to rank 44 out of 139 countries in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, though Vietnam surpassed it at rank 43. Dr. Kritchapha Boonfueang, Director General of the National Innovation Agency (NIA), highlighted that while innovation output improved to rank 41, institutional factors and regulations remain a bottleneck at rank 80. NIA outlined new strategies including five high-potential technology sectors, venture investment models, and calls for structural reforms to ease business conditions.
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