Hanoi (NNT/VNA) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified Thailand as one of the world’s four largest net exporters of AI-related hardware, along with the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and Taiwan (China).
This recognition supports the Thai government’s efforts to position the country as a global manufacturing base for future technologies.
Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek stated that the IMF’s July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update highlights Thailand’s expanding role in the global technology value chain. The IMF also increased Thailand’s 2026 economic growth forecast by 0.4 percentage points to 1.9%, citing emergency fiscal measures and robust technology-related exports and investment.
This assessment supports the government’s designation of AI, semiconductors, and advanced electronics as strategic industries for long-term growth. The government is building supporting ecosystems through digital and energy infrastructure, workforce development, research and innovation, investment facilitation, and a national semiconductor policy committee.
Thailand is also engaged in international cooperation on AI development and governance, supporting a people-centred, transparent, and accountable approach that balances innovation with the protection of public rights.
The spokesperson stated that the government will continue to promote investment in future industries to translate AI-driven growth into quality employment, technology transfer, and higher incomes. The government aims to leverage Thailand’s established electronics industry to develop the country into a regional hub for AI and semiconductor production, supporting stable and sustainable economic growth./.
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