As part of these efforts the BoI is collaborating with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to offer investment incentives and capital market mechanisms to companies aiming to mobilise funds through the Thai bourse, reports the Bangkok Post.
The partnership aims to encourage BoI-promoted multinational companies to float their shares on the SET. Listed firms would be granted support in launching value-added projects, enhancing production efficiency, and achieving sustainable growth, he said.
"The goal is to make Thailand a regional business hub and a gateway for trade and investment in Asia," said Mr Narit. "We are developing a comprehensive ecosystem that integrates tax and non-tax incentives with financial support and post-investment services."
SET president Asadej Kongsiri said the bourse’s mission is to serve as a platform for businesses to raise funds for long-term, sustainable growth.
"The best way to get through these challenging times is to keep growing the economy," he told an event jointly hosted by the SET and BoI.
Mr Narit said both agencies will integrate their strategic tools to support businesses in the new economy, from high-tech manufacturing to digital innovation, aiming to position Thailand as a regional investment and fundraising hub.
"We believe the combined strengths of the BoI and SET will be a powerful force to enhance the competitiveness of Thai enterprises," he said. "Our focus is to build new economic engines that promote smart, sustainable industries while strengthening existing sectors."
The pilot phase of the initiative focuses on three high-tech industries that have drawn strong foreign investment in recent years: smart electronics, electric vehicles and digital technologies.
Companies such as Delta Electronics (Thailand) and Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) demonstrate how BoI-promoted firms can benefit from capital market participation to expand globally, said Mr Narit.
The BoI’s investment applications in the first nine months of this year totalled B1.37 trillion, a 94% increase year-on-year, with the number of projects soaring 23%.
The growth reflects renewed investor confidence following government stimulus measures and Thailand’s positioning as a key investment hub in the region, he said.
"The BoI is not only promoting investment, but also driving structural transformation to build new economic engines for long-term competitiveness," said Mr Narit. "Our mission is to support investors and Thai enterprises in transitioning to the new economy -- one that is innovative, inclusive and competitive. In doing so, Thailand will attract high-quality investment and ensure long-term prosperity for future generations."
Mr Asadej said collaboration with the BoI will make the capital market more inclusive by connecting investment promotion with fundraising opportunities.
"This partnership not only provides growth pathways for new companies, but also offers investors exposure to high-potential industries," he said.