Thailand is ranked 27th globally and seventh in Asia as one of the best countries for starting a business, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report.

Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana said that the rankings, published in the "Best Countries 2026" report, reflected Thailand’s potential as a top destination for investment and doing business in this region and also emphasized its exceptional openness for creating a favorable business environment.

She explained that Thailand’s strengths lie in its solid production base, advanced infrastructure, and readiness for future industries, which consistently attract global investor confidence. The Government aims to restructure the country’s economy, enhance its competitiveness, and upgrade the public sector operations to international standards. 

Thailand is also advancing its accession process to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), in line with the target of becoming a member by 2028. Thailand views the accession process as an important mechanism to drive national reform, raise standards in the areas of the economy, investment, good governance, transparency, and competitiveness, as well as generating long-term concrete benefits for the Thai people and society.

Thailand is also seeking to create an ecosystem where sustainable investment becomes the rational economic choice, while improving investor services and ease of doing business.

According to the Deputy Government Spokesperson, the report on Thailand as one of the best countries for investment and doing business serves as a positive sign that Thailand is recognized globally as a high-potential investment destination.

The Government will continue to proceed with its plan for regulatory reform and improve its standards toward becoming an OECD member.