BoI targets Chinese investors

The Board of Investment (BoI) is pushing ahead with a plan to lure foreign funds, with its recent roadshow in China targeting those in the electric vehicle (EV) and electronic businesses.

“It was the first time the BoI organised a roadshow in China since the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Narit Therdsteerasukdi, secretary-general of the BoI.

“China is our important strategic partner in various business sectors, including tourism.”

The roadshow took place in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Shenzhen between April 3-7.

Mr Narit said he believed the roadshow would help promote Thailand and encourage Chinese businesspeople to invest in EVs, electronics and digital technology.

“We will keep inviting Chinese investors to invest here amid rapid changes in global businesses, with companies likely to relocate or expand their production facilities from China to other countries…