Taiwan's Representative Cites New Investment Wave Into Thailand
Taiwan's representative in Thailand says a new wave of Taiwanese investment is entering the country, driven by supply chain shifts, AI development, and confidence in Thailand's political stability. Around 200,000 Taiwanese citizens currentl
Bangkok — Taiwan's top representative in Thailand says a new wave of Taiwanese investment is flowing into the country, driven by shifts in global supply chains, artificial intelligence and growing confidence in Thailand's political stability.
Speaking during "Tea & Talk with TECO and Peter Lan" at The Bangkok Club in Sathon on 6 August 2026, Peter Lan, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Thailand, said the informal gathering with Thai media was intended to broaden communication with the Thai public.
Lan, who has served as Taiwan's chief representative in Bangkok since 20 July 2025, said geopolitical competition, the rapid development of AI industries, the "China Plus One" strategy, and growing confidence in Thailand's political stability, have encouraged more Taiwanese businesses to expand into Thailand.
He added that around 200,000 Taiwanese citizens are currently living and working in Thailand, with TECO working to help dampen the challenges they face. "TECO is an open book," Lan said, adding that the office welcomes dialogue and that the extent of engagement ultimately depends on Thailand's own decisions.
He also thanked the Thai media for helping communicate information about Taiwan to the public. Asked about Thailand's adherence to the One China policy, Lan said recognising the policy does not prevent countries from maintaining practical and substantive relations with Taiwan.
He noted that while Taiwan cannot establish an embassy in countries that recognise Beijing, TECO's role is to dispel misconceptions about what cooperation with Taiwan can entail. "It is the host country's decision how to interact with Taiwan and China at the same time," he said.
Lan added that Thailand would benefit from maintaining parallel and pragmatic relationships with both sides rather than having a triangle relationship. Reflecting on his first year in Thailand, Lan summarised his experience in three words: communication, mutualism and opportunity.
