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12 Mar 2025
Today, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) hosted the "Ignite Thailand: Invest in Endless Opportunities" event, at the Athenee Hotel in Bangkok. This gathering warmly welcomed representatives from foreign chambers of commerce, embassies, and both the public and private sectors, providing an insightful overview of Thailand's comprehensive strategies and investment promotion policies.
The event commenced with welcoming remarks from Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment. Subsequently, a keynote address, "Endless Investment Opportunities in Thailand," was graciously delivered by H.E. Ms. Paetongtan Shinawatra, Prime Minister, offering valuable perspectives on the government's vision for driving growth and investment this year. Further insights into “Thailand's Readiness as a Premier Global Investment Destination” were shared by H.E. Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
A concluding panel discussion, "Driving Investment for Industrial Transformation," featured esteemed leaders from four pivotal business sectors. Participants included the Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation.
The event highlighted Thailand's strategic focus on upgrading traditional sectors, encompassing Agriculture and Food, Tourism and Hospitality, Healthcare and Medical, Machinery and Equipment, and Basic and Supporting Industries. Simultaneously, the nation is prioritizing five key strategic sectors: Bio-Circular-Green (BCG), Electric Vehicles (xEV) / Battery / Key Parts, Semiconductors and Advanced Electronics, Digital, and International Business Centers.
As a representative of Thai-Swedish companies, including our valued members, SweCham is committed to supporting this vision and driving economic growth. We aim to foster strong connections between the public and private sectors, promote collaborative initiatives, and contribute to the realization of these important agendas.
For anyone who missed the event, a re-run is available for viewing at the following link:
