Thailand Opens BOI Office in Chengdu to Attract Quality Investment

Prime Minister Anutin led over 150 Thai private sector representatives to Chengdu to officially open the BOI office, serving as a gateway to attract quality investment in semiconductors, AI, and electric vehicles to boost Thailand's economic value. On July 18, 2025, PM Anutin, accompanied by deputy prime ministers, ministers, and Thai government and business leaders, formally inaugurated the BOI Chengdu office. The Prime Minister also presided over the opening keynote of the Thailand–China (Sichuan) Investment and Economic Forum at the Tianfu International Convention Center in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, attended by over 750 participants including Sichuan Governor Xiao Lian and senior Chinese officials.

At the forum, the Prime Minister stated that opening the BOI office in Chengdu demonstrates the government's commitment to elevate trade and investment with China and Sichuan Province. Trade and investment between Thailand and Sichuan have grown steadily. By combining Sichuan's strengths—its long history, dynamic economy, and ranking as China's fifth-largest economy—with Thailand's advantages, including its central ASEAN location, robust infrastructure, clean energy, skilled workforce, and strong supply chains in vehicles and electronics, the partnership can be significantly strengthened.

The Prime Minister affirmed that the Thai government aims to create a rapid, quality, and stable investment environment through three key policies: accelerating and facilitating investment projects via the Thailand FastPass mechanism, upgrading entrepreneurship and developing skilled personnel, and strengthening the domestic economy alongside foreign investment. The BOI Chengdu office will serve as a critical mechanism connecting Thailand with investors in Sichuan and Chongqing, advancing bilateral trade and investment toward shared prosperity and sustainability.

Sichuan Governor Xiao Lian stated that Thailand and China are neighbors, friends, and good partners, and should transform this friendship into economic driving force. Thailand excels in vehicles, agriculture, and food, while Sichuan is distinguished in resources, electronics, and energy. Sichuan is ready to promote cooperation in education, science, technology, innovation, culture, and tourism.

The Prime Minister led over 150 Thai private sector leaders from more than 40 companies on this mission, marking the largest private sector delegation accompanying a Thai government delegation abroad. Participants included representatives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and executives from energy, food and agriculture, health and wellness, chemicals, automotive parts, industrial estates, and financial institutions, creating opportunities to strengthen bilateral ties.