Narit added that investors from Japan, China, the United States and Europe have made direct investments in the production of medical tools and supplements in Thailand.
He also expressed confidence in Thailand’s potential to become a leader in the region with the advantage of internationally accredited medical treatment and the readiness of hospitals.
Last year, the BOI received applications for privileges for 65 projects within the medical and health industries, amounting to an investment of 16 billion baht. The majority of this investment, totalling 9 billion baht, was allocated to 10 hospital projects and 2.7 billion baht for 24 projects focusing on the production of medical tools.
