In September 2025, private investment in Thailand fell by 4.5% compared to the previous month, marking the largest decline since December 2023 and exceeding the 0.2% drop recorded in August. The primary reason for the decrease was a reduction in machinery and equipment investment, reflecting a decline in imports of capital goods for domestic use, particularly in communications equipment.
Automotive investment also declined, mainly due to a decrease in the import value of aircraft, despite an increase in registrations across all vehicle categories.
Meanwhile, construction investment saw a slight increase, supported by industrial plant projects.
Thailand
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a Southeast Asian nation with a rich history as the only country in the region never colonized by a European power. Its culture is deeply influenced by Theravada Buddhism, visible in its thousands of ornate temples, such as Bangkok’s Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew. The country’s historical narrative is marked by powerful kingdoms like Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, leading to the modern constitutional monarchy established in the 20th century.
