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EEC board approves 4 new investment zones worth 25.66 billion baht on Oct 26
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The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee approved in principle on Monday (October 26) the designation of four new special economic promotion zones worth 25.66 billion baht, aiming to attract global technology enterprises and artificial in
Key facts
- Chaired by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House, the board meeting expanded the total number of declared promotion zones across the eastern region to 51.
- This forms part of the broader 2023–2027 master plan aimed at securing 500 billion baht in actual cumulative investments and boosting gross regional product growth across three eastern provinces by 6.3%.
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- He stressed that expanding investment areas must adhere strictly to national environmental laws and community safeguards, noting that developers must recycle at least 25% of used water and conduct public hearings.
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- The committee approved the operational plan for October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, setting a target of 75 billion baht in project values receiving EEC privileges
Summary
Chaired by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House, the board meeting expanded the total number of declared promotion zones across the eastern region to 51.
The largest project in the newly approved batch is the E-Tech Smart Park in Baan Bueng district, Chonburi province, covering over 610 rai with an estimated investment of 19.75 billion baht. It targets modern automotive, smart electronics, aviation, logistics, digital, and comprehensive medical sectors, with an expected creation of 3,500 to 5,500 jobs upon full development.