Mr Clehane (centre left) greets Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (centre right) at the Government House.
Businesses in the European Union are interested in investing in all sectors in Thailand, while urging the government to accelerate regulatory reforms to enhance the investment climate.Noel Clehane, vice-chair of the EU-Asean Business Council (EU-ABC), highlighted several industries, such as life sciences, biotechnology, low-carbon manufacturing, high-tech manufacturing, financial services, and fast-moving consumer goods.
"Thailand is an ideal location as a central geographic hub in the region with a well-developed industrial ecosystem. The country has a sizeable consumer market and is a hub for the broader Asean market of almost 700 million people," he said.
According to the 11th EU-Asean Business Sentiment Survey published in 2025, about 57% of European firms intend to increase their investment in Thailand.
Despite Thailand's attractiveness, Mr Clehane noted concerns regarding the country's more than 7,600 ministerial regulations, many of which are considered outdated, unnecessary and inconsistent.
