Each month, we publish the Thailand Country Report — a curated briefing designed to help business leaders, investors, and policymakers stay ahead of the curve.
Powered by on-ground intelligence and regional expertise, our reports distill the latest developments in Thailand’s economy, trade policy, key sectors, and cross-border opportunities. Whether you're eyeing expansion or managing risk, the Thailand Think Tank equips you with actionable insights to make smarter, faster, and more strategic decisions.
Thailand:
At a Glance
Thailand Country Report – December 2025
This report sheds light on the economic shifts, policy developments, and sectoral trends shaping Thailand’s investment landscape. From high-potential industries to government-backed investment incentives, Thailand continues to strengthen its position as a gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion and beyond.
As Thailand deepens its integration with global markets, we trust this publication will serve as a valuable tool for those considering Thailand not just as a market—but as a long-term partner in growth.
Thailand’s Business Hub
Bangkok: The Unrivaled Nexus of Finance and Tech in Thailand
While regional decentralization is gaining traction, Bangkok remains the uncontested strategic center for financial services and technology in the Thai economy. With a massive population of 9.27 million, the city provides both a deeply rooted talent pool and a dynamic test market for businesses seeking rapid scale.
Key Opportunities for Investors & Businesses
Thailand: The Smart Gateway to ASEAN Growth
Key Opportunities for Investors & Businesses
Thailand is emerging as one of Asia’s most promising hubs for trade, investment, and advanced industries. Here’s why global businesses are looking closer.
Thailand BOI Guide
A Strategic Investment Roadmap by Fat Tiger Think Tank
Navigating Thailand’s investment landscape requires more than just information—it requires insight, timing, and context. Our guide equips you with actionable intelligence, cutting through noise and helping you align your business goals with Thailand’s national priorities and economic vision.
Whether you're entering Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor, setting up a Smart Manufacturing hub, or launching a cross-border venture in the Digital sector, this guide is your essential first step.
Thailand Market Guide
Thailand’s Economy Shows Resilience Amid Global Competition
Thailand’s economy remains one of the most significant in Southeast Asia Supported by steady growth, strong trade performance, and rising competitiveness.
GDP (2023): US$514.97 billion
GDP per Capita (2023): US$7,182.0
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Population (2023): 71.7 million
Global Competitiveness Index (2024): 25th globally
Total Bilateral Trade in Goods (2024): S$44.48 billion
These figures highlight Thailand’s role as a competitive economy with a large consumer base and expanding trade connections. The country’s strong showing in the Global Competitiveness Index underlines its improving business environment and potential for sustained growth.
Economists point out that while external risks remain, Thailand’s fundamentals — from its strategic location to its growing middle class — continue to position the country as a resilient market and an important gateway for regional trade and investment.
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Foreword from Ms. Nicole Tan
Vice President, Think Tank
In a world where uncertainty moves faster than strategy, clarity becomes a competitive advantage— and that is what we aim to deliver. At Fat Tiger Think Tank, we provide forward-looking intelligence to help business leaders navigate Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving economic landscape.
We closely monitor the political, economic, and industry shifts redefining Thailand’s trajectory, translating complex developments into actionable insight. By bridging global perspectives with grounded local understanding, decision-makers can be equipped through our works to act with confidence and seize emerging opportunities in an increasingly unpredictable world.
Fat Tiger Think Tank Senior Fellow
Mr. Seah Jun Hao
Mr Seah Jun Hao is a community leader, investor and entrepreneur who has successfully led and achieved multiple business exits. He graduated from Imperial College London with M.Eng (First Class Honours) in Aeronautical Engineering and was named Department Aeronautics Scholar.
A recipient of the prestigious Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship under Public Service Commission, Jun Hao served in the Singapore Armed Forces and the Government of Singapore where he was groomed in key appointments including as a Military Private Secretary to the Senior Minister of State for Defence.
As a CIO of a Single Family Office that invests in Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estates, Jun Hao currently serves Non-Executive Chairmanship roles in his portfolio companies as well as on the Board of Directors or Board of Advisors in multiple Chambers of Commerce, Business Associations and non-profit entities. He further serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at SMU Academy, Singapore Management University, and is also pursuing an MBA at Harvard Business School.