{
  "id": 19237673,
  "title": "New initiative seeks to drive up investment in 7 sectors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/new-initiative-seeks-to-drive-up-investment-in-7-sectors",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-09T22:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post Business",
    "slug": "bangkok-post-business",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/investment/3351859/new-initiative-seeks-to-drive-up-investment-in-7-sectors"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Thai government has launched the Reinvent Thailand initiative to stimulate investment in seven key sectors, with the goal of generating an additional 5.4 trillion baht in revenue by 2030. Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas stated that the initiative aims to boost Thailand's GDP growth to above 3% by 2030, elevate its global competitiveness ranking from 26th to the top 20, and raise the investment-to-GDP ratio to 30% from the current 23%. Industry representatives, along with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking, will collaborate on development plans, with each sector submitting three Quick Big Win initiatives at a December 2 meeting chaired by the prime minister. The initiative emphasizes the need for inclusive, nationwide economic growth rather than sector-specific growth. Thailand is attracting international investment due to its perceived security, and the government must capitalize on this opportunity, according to Mr. Nitithanprapas. The agriculture and food processing sector aims to add 860 billion baht in revenue through productivity improvements, premium products, and new high-value industries. The automotive sector targets an additional 640 billion baht by supporting various vehicle technologies and increasing local component usage, with production goals of 1.95 million vehicles by 2030 and 2.5 million by 2038. The smart electronics sector seeks to generate 500 billion baht through AI and data center demand, encouraging domestic component sourcing. Tourism aims to add 500 billion baht by positioning Thailand as a global living destination, backed by a smart tourism data platform and coordinated international communication. The health and wellness sector aims to generate 1.1 trillion baht by expanding services into international markets and developing Thai herbal products, targeting 100 billion baht annually from foreign patients. Retail and trading aim to add 800 billion baht in cumulative revenue by 2030 through annual sales growth of 200 billion baht. Plans include enforcing Thai Industrial Standards for imported and locally manufactured products to ensure fair competition. The creative economy sector aims to generate 970 billion baht by developing jewelry and content industries, increasing intellectual property value, positioning Thailand as a raw gemstone hub, and promoting Thai brands internationally.",
  "summary": "The government is committed to driving investment in seven target industries under its Reinvent Thailand initiative, aiming to generate an additional 5.4 trillion baht in revenue by 2030.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}