The cabinet yesterday approved extending the Smart Visa scheme to cover a total of 18 targeted industries, up from the existing 13, aiming to entice skilled workers, investors, executives and entrepreneurs to work or invest in Thailand.
According to government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri, the additional industries are national defence; those that facilitate the circular economy directly and significantly, such as fuel production from waste and water resources management; aviation and aerospace; technology innovation and startup ecosystem management; and targeted technology development and international business centres.
Over the past five years, Thailand has launched a series of initiatives to drive the economy through innovation.
