Thailand's private-sector coalition (comprising three major institutions) unveiled the Bangkok Business Summit 2026 under the "Reinvent Thailand, Resilient ASEAN" banner to attract foreign investment ahead of IMF-World Bank meetings. Seven target industries (smart electronics, tourism, agri-food, health & wellness, retail, automotive, and creative economy) are prioritized, with emphasis on clean energy, AI, data centres, and EV adoption. Crucially, the Industrial Council of Thailand stressed that SMEs (85% of its ~16,000 members) must not be left behind—intelligent industry upgrades tailored to each firm's capacity, green automation, and linkages to green financing are core pillars.