Accounting & Legal in Thailand

Thailand’s New BOI AI Strategy: Why “Applied AI” and Technology Transfer Have Become the Real Gatekeepers of A1 Incentives

Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) is fundamentally changing the way it evaluates technology investment projects in 2026. While the country continues offering some of ASEAN’s most aggressive tax incentives for advanced industries, the approval process has become significantly more selective — particularly for companies seeking prestigious Group A1 privileges.

Thailand’s 70% Local Workforce Mandate: A Structural Shift in Industrial Policy, Not Just a Labor Rule

Thailand’s industrial policy is entering a far more strategic phase in 2026. For years, the country competed primarily on investment incentives, export infrastructure, and cost-efficient manufacturing.

Thailand’s Semiconductor Ambition: The BOI’s Strategic Push Toward Front-End Manufacturing and Supply Chain Transformation

Thailand is entering a new chapter in its industrial development as the Board of Investment (BOI) accelerates efforts to reposition the country within the global semiconductor value chain.