Thailand continues to be one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive destinations for investment and business expansion. With its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and supportive regulatory environment, the country offers significant opportunities for both local and international enterprises. However, navigating the complexities of a foreign market requires more than ambition—it demands insight and preparation. Our Doing Business in Thailand 2025–2026 guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Thai business landscape, covering everything you need to know to establish and grow your operations successfully
Thailand’s newly amended Organic Act on Anti-Corruption (No.2) B.E. 2568 (2025) marks a significant shift in corporate compliance expectations. With expanded whistleblower protections and stricter enforcement mechanisms, companies operating in Thailand must act swiftly to align their internal controls and reporting systems with the new legal landscape.
Thailand stands at a crossroads. Once powered by a young and growing population, the country now faces fewer births, a rising elderly population, and a rapidly shrinking workforce. This is not a distant problem but one already reshaping the economy, society, and future of the nation. The question is not when the demographic crisis will occur, but whether Thailand can adapt quickly enough to survive.
To abolish modern slavery businesses need to find their voice, go beyond compliance and collaborate more.
This guide has been prepared for the assistance of those interested in doing business in Thailand. It does not cover the subject exhaustively but is intended to answer some of the important, broad questions that may arise.
This report provides an analysis of Grant Thornton in Thailand’s annual hotel industry survey. The survey looks specifically at 4 and 5 star hotels in Thailand and was conducted in April and May 2016.