Bangkok Post
Fast Pass scheme lifts nation's profile: PM
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has declared Thailand the most investment-ready country in the region following the launch of the Thailand Fast Pass programme on Tuesday, which is set to accelerate approvals and permits for investors.
Key facts
- In the first quarter of 2026, applications surged to 1 trillion baht, a 142% increase year-on-year.
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has declared Thailand the most investment-ready country in the region following the launch of the Thailand Fast Pass programme on Tuesday, which is set to accelerate approvals and permits for investors.
- Speaking at the launch, Mr Anutin said Thailand enjoys advantages in geopolitics, location, logistics, political stability, and trade connectivity, positioning it as a regional hub.
- GDP grew 2.8% in Q1, while private investment expanded by 10.1%, marking the first double-digit growth in a decade
- According to official data, investment promotion applications in 2025 reached a record 1.8 trillion baht, he said, reflecting strong foreign investor confidence
- Mr Ekniti said that the government is confident of achieving its 700-billion-baht investment target, positioning 2026 as "the year of true investment"
Summary
Speaking at the launch, Mr Anutin said Thailand enjoys advantages in geopolitics, location, logistics, political stability, and trade connectivity, positioning it as a regional hub.
"When all factors are considered, Thailand is more prepared than any other country in the region," he said.