Deputy PM Ekniti says actual investment approved through the BOI rose 250 billion baht (+31%) in Q2 2026 and 500+ billion baht in H1, led by smart electronics, photonics, sensors and PCBs. Officials credit the Thailand FastPass scheme and expect private investment to grow double digits this year. Government expects 500-600k jobs in new industries. For an SME, the practical signal is demand in electronics supply chains (parts, packaging, logistics, services around industrial estates) and possible hiring competition in the regions where these investors locate. The article gives no SME-specific measures, and the economy is slowing in Q2 with weaker tourism and consumption, so plan cash flow conservatively.