“The measures will be presented to the Economic Cabinet on Monday, 24 November, targeting more than 70 large-scale projects worth over 1 billion baht each that have been held up in the approval process.”
“GDP growth has declined sharply from 3.2 per cent in the first quarter to 1.2 per cent in the third quarter, with projections suggesting a potential fall to 0.3 per cent without intervention.”
“Despite global foreign direct investment (FDI) being negative, Thailand continues to attract investor interest, with the Board of Investment (BOI) recording applications worth approximately 1.3 trillion baht over the past nine months—a nearly 90 per cent increase year-on-year.”
“The ‘Skill Bridge’ programme, launched by the BOI, aims to train 100,000 individuals within four months by connecting specific industry demands from modern sectors—such as food processing and automation—directly with training institutions and universities.”
“Alongside the Fast Pass, the government is pursuing a ‘Regulatory Guillotine’ programme to permanently dismantle outdated laws and streamline the investment environment for the long term.”