Ratchada revealed that the IMF recognizes Thailand as one of the world's top four exporters of AI hardware, and forecasts that Thailand's economic growth will exceed previous expectations, driven by government economic stimulus measures.
On 12 July 2026, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, stated that Thailand is concretely progressing toward becoming a global production base for future technologies. This is reflected in the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, which ranks Thailand among the top four global exporters of AI-related hardware alongside Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea.
The IMF also projects that Thailand's economic growth (GDP) will expand beyond prior forecasts, supported by government economic stimulus measures, emergency fiscal policies, strong exports, and robust investment in the technology sector.
The Prime Minister's Office spokesperson said this assessment aligns with the government's direction to designate AI, semiconductors, and advanced electronics as strategic industries to drive Thailand's long-term economic growth. The government is accelerating ecosystem development to support investment, including advancing digital and energy infrastructure, developing highly skilled personnel, promoting research and innovation, facilitating investment, and establishing the National Semiconductor Policy Committee to position Thailand as a key production base and supply chain hub in the global technology industry.
Moreover, Thailand is proactively exchanging approaches on AI development and governance with other countries on the global cooperation stage. It supports citizen-centered AI development characterized by good governance, transparency, and a balance between fostering innovation and protecting citizens' rights. This approach will enhance investor confidence and boost the country's competitiveness in the new digital economy.
“The government will continue to promote investment in future industries to transform opportunities from AI growth into investments, quality job creation, technology transfer, and increased income for Thai people. This will elevate Thailand from its existing electronics manufacturing base to become the regional center for AI and semiconductor industries, forming a crucial foundation for stable and sustainable economic growth in the future,” Ms. Ratchada said.