BOI agricultural manufacturing Thailand under BOI Category 1.2.5 is designed to support businesses that add value to agricultural raw materials through manufacturing or processing, rather than exporting raw products with limited economic impact.
This BOI category plays a key role in Thailand’s strategy to move from raw agriculture to value-added production, making it highly attractive for food processing companies, agri-manufacturing startups, and export-oriented businesses.
BOI Category 1.2.5 covers businesses engaged in the manufacturing or processing of products using agricultural raw materials as the primary input.
The focus is not on farming itself, but on:
In other words:
👉 If your business takes agricultural inputs and turns them into higher-value products, this category may apply.
This category is suitable for both traditional processors and technology-driven manufacturers.
Common Eligible Activities Include:
The key requirement is that the activity adds value beyond raw agricultural output.
As our experieced with projectes, Thailand produces large volumes of agricultural raw materials. BOI promotes Category 1.2.5 because it:
This makes Category 1.2.5 both economically important and politically supported.
BOI Category 1.2.5 is ideal for:
This category is particularly strong when combined with export plans or technology-enhanced processing.
What BOI Looks For
Common Negative Pitfalls
These issues can lead to delays or rejection, even if the business is technically eligible.
This is a very common question.
Category | Focus |
1.2.5 | Manufacturing / processing agricultural products |
1.3.2.3 | Providing technology or services for modern agriculture |
👉 Many businesses actually qualify for both, but under different parts of the operation.
Example:
Correct structuring is critical.
At Act & Align Advisor, we support clients end-to-end:
If your business is not clearly eligible at first glance, we advise how to restructure it to become eligible, where possible.
BOI Category 1.2.5 is a powerful option for businesses that turn Thailand’s agricultural resources into higher-value products for domestic and international markets.
For manufacturers, processors, and export-oriented startups, this category offers a clear BOI pathway, strong policy support, and long-term growth potential, especially when structured correctly.
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