This blog post reviews the November 25, 2025 meeting between Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) and Japan’s Keidanren. It summarizes the discussion points and explains their significance for Thailand’s economic strategy.
The meeting focused on attracting Japanese capital into clean energy, batteries, semiconductors, and advanced electronics. It also analyzed how expanded collaboration in research, technology transfer, and workforce development can shape Thailand’s role in ASEAN’s next-generation industries.
What happened at the BOI–Keidanren meeting
On November 25, 2025, senior representatives from Thailand’s BOI and Japan’s Keidanren met to strengthen economic cooperation. They discussed pathways for increased Japanese investment into Thailand.
The dialogue centered on leveraging Thailand’s evolving policy framework to attract high-tech, sustainable projects. These projects aim to serve both regional and global demand.
Key themes were the promotion of clean energy, battery production, semiconductor facilities, and advanced electronics manufacturing. Both sides identified these sectors as critical for long-term, resilient growth.
Why these discussions matter
Japan remains one of Thailand’s largest and most strategic investors. Deepening ties with Keidanren signals confidence in Thailand’s policy direction and industrial potential.
Primary areas of cooperation and expected outcomes
The BOI emphasized Thailand’s supportive policies for innovation and a green transformation. Keidanren expressed interest in using Thailand as a regional manufacturing base.
This alignment creates opportunities to scale investment and transfer advanced technologies to the Thai industrial ecosystem.
The areas targeted for collaboration include:
Mechanisms discussed to accelerate progress
Officials agreed to expand collaboration through several practical channels. These include joint research programs, formal technology transfer arrangements, and targeted workforce development initiatives.
Specific commitments focused on:
Implications for Thailand and the ASEAN region
Attracting Japanese investment into these sectors can uplift Thailand’s industrial sophistication and export competitiveness. A stronger semiconductor and battery manufacturing footprint would create jobs and anchor supply chains.
For ASEAN, Thailand’s evolution into a high-tech hub could deliver regional spillovers. These include technology diffusion, improved supply-chain resilience, and a platform for multinational firms to scale operations across neighboring markets.
Key considerations going forward
Realizing the vision discussed requires continued policy clarity and strong incentives for R&D and green investment.
A sustained emphasis on workforce development is also necessary.
Monitoring implementation and ensuring inclusive benefits for the Thai workforce will be essential to maintain public support.
This will help ensure long-term competitiveness.
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