Accounting & Legal in Thailand

Thailand’s 70% Local Workforce Mandate: A Structural Shift in Industrial Policy, Not Just a Labor Rule

Thailand’s industrial policy is entering a far more strategic phase in 2026. For years, the country competed primarily on investment incentives, export infrastructure, and cost-efficient manufacturing.

Thailand’s Semiconductor Ambition: The BOI’s Strategic Push Toward Front-End Manufacturing and Supply Chain Transformation

Thailand is entering a new chapter in its industrial development as the Board of Investment (BOI) accelerates efforts to reposition the country within the global semiconductor value chain.

Thailand’s EV Industry Enters a New Era: The Race Toward Upstream Localization

Thailand is no longer competing merely to become an electric vehicle assembly base. In 2026, the country’s industrial policy has entered a far more strategic phase — one focused on controlling the upstream EV supply chain.