Yesterday, representatives of the OLA team attended the 2025 Thailand–China Investment Forum in Shanghai, organized by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China.

The forum brought together Thai government leaders, senior BOI officials, Chinese enterprises, and professional institutions, offering a comprehensive view of Thailand’s investment vision and policy direction.

According to the discussions and official presentations:
✔️ China remains one of Thailand’s most important long-term investment partners,
✔️ Priority sectors include clean energy, digital economy, electric vehicles, semiconductors, automation, and advanced manufacturing,
✔️ Investment policy is increasingly focused on future-oriented, high–value-added industries.

A key highlight was BOI’s detailed presentation of its investment support toolkit — from targeted tax incentives and fast-track approval mechanisms to talent development programs and dedicated services for Chinese investors. The clear message was that Thailand is moving from broad incentives toward more precise, execution-oriented support.

Another important theme was compliance. Legal experts emphasized that successful overseas investment today is not about chasing incentives alone, but about using policies correctly, professionally, and in full compliance with local regulations — a point that resonated strongly across the room.

From our team’s perspective at OLA, the overall signal from Thailand is very clear.
This is a market that welcomes long-term capital, values project quality, and places growing emphasis on sustainability, structure, and predictability. For companies with international experience and a long-term mindset, this stage of development is particularly meaningful.

At OLA, we closely follow such regional developments. With multi-regional collaboration experience and a strong focus on clean energy and cross-border investment trends in Asia, we aim to contribute value through market insight, project understanding, and effective cross-market communication.

Thailand is steadily positioning itself as a strategic bridge between China and ASEAN.
And, as always, the most promising opportunities tend to emerge for those who are prepared, patient, and focused on long-term value creation.