# EEC Foreign Investment Reaches US$1.32 Billion in the First Ten Months of 2024

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/investment/177610-eec-foreign-investment-reaches-us1-32-billion-in-the-first-ten-months-of-2024
- Published: 2024-11-28T08:50:00+07:00
- Author: Daniel Lorenzzo

**In 2024, 251 businesses invested 45.7 billion baht in Thailand’s Eastern Economic
Corridor, a 128% increase, with significant contributions from Japan, China, and
Hong Kong.**

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This surge in investment highlights the growing appeal of the Eastern Economic Corridor
as a strategic hub for international businesses. The region’s favorable policies,
infrastructure development, and strategic location have attracted major players 
from various sectors, including technology, manufacturing, and logistics. These 
investments are expected to boost local economies, create job opportunities, and
enhance Thailand’s position as a key player in the ASEAN economic landscape.

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## Key Points

 * **Investment Surge**: In 2024, 251 businesses invested 45.7 billion baht in Thailand’s
   Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a 128% increase compared to the previous year.
 * **Foreign Investors**: This group accounted for 32% of all foreign investors,
   with their contributions representing 28% of Thailand’s total investment value
   during the first ten months of the year.
 * **Prominent Investors**: Major contributors included Japan (86 firms, US$468 
   million), China (59 firms, US$232 million), Hong Kong (18 firms, US$151 million),
   and others (88 firms, US$471 million).

During the first ten months of 2024, Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) 
experienced a remarkable surge in foreign investment, as reported by the Department
of Business Development. A total of 251 businesses invested in the EEC, which accounts
for 32% of all foreign investors in this region. The cumulative investment value
reached approximately 45.7 billion baht (around US$1.32 billion), representing 28%
of the total investment influx. This marks a significant increase of 141 businesses
compared to the same period in the previous year, amounting to a staggering growth
rate of 128%.

The composition of foreign investors in the EEC is notably diverse, with Japan leading
the way. Japanese firms contributed to this growth with 86 investments, totaling
approximately US$468 million. Following Japan, companies from China made substantial
contributions, with 59 firms investing around US$232 million.

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Investors from Hong Kong accounted for 18 firms, contributing US$151 million, while
a broader category of other investors, totaling 88 firms, contributed approximately
US$471 million. This diversity underscores the EEC’s appeal as a key investment 
destination in Southeast Asia, driven by various sectors including technology, manufacturing,
and logistics.

The influx of capital into the EEC not only highlights the increasing confidence
of foreign businesses in Thailand’s economic prospects but also aligns with the 
government’s strategic goals to position the EEC as a core economic hub. The continued
success of attracting investments in this region is poised to drive significant 
economic development, create jobs, and enhance Thailand’s competitiveness on the
international stage, thereby fostering sustainable growth in the years to come.