The Board of Trade (BoT) chairman calls for government to shift investment focus from short-term communication to measurable outcomes at provincial level, integrating BOI data with GPP metrics, employment figures, and central bank credit data. Thailand has relied on old investment base for 20+ years and needs new investments to build competitiveness, jobs, and revenue. Recent initiatives like Bangkok Business Summit and Gastech 2026 are positioning Thailand to attract foreign capital into infrastructure including clean energy and data centers.