# Thailand Approves Four New EEC Zones to Attract Advanced Industry Investment

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/investment/337030-thailand-approves-four-new-eec-zones-to-attract-advanced-industry-investment
- Published: 2026-10-28T13:07:54+07:00
- Author: PRD Thailand

**The EEC Policy Committee approved four new economic zones in Chon Buri and Rayong
to boost advanced industries, emphasizing technology, infrastructure, and workforce
development for attractive international investments.**

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## Key Points

 * Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Anutin
   Charnvirakul on October 26, approved four new special economic promotion zones
   in Chon Buri and Rayong to boost investment in advanced industries.
 * The approved zones include E-Tech Smart Park, New Horizon City, and Phanat Nikhom
   in Chon Buri, and Next-Generation Automotive (Pluak Daeng) in Rayong. These zones
   will host industries like next-gen automotive, smart electronics, robotics, and
   healthcare.
 * Anutin emphasized the need for Thailand to focus on advanced technology and workforce
   development to attract investors. He called for enhanced education and skills
   training while ensuring EEC development adheres to national laws and regulations.

 The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee has approved four new special
economic promotion zones in Chon Buri and Rayong provinces to attract investment
in advanced industries and support economic growth. The committee made the decision
at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on October 26.

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The approved zones include E-Tech Smart Park, New Horizon City, and Phanat Nikhom
in Chon Buri, along with Next-Generation Automotive (Pluak Daeng) in Rayong. These
areas will accommodate industries such as next-generation automotive manufacturing,
smart electronics, robotics, digital technology, aviation, logistics, biotechnology,
food processing, and healthcare.

Anutin stated that Thailand must look beyond low labor costs to attract international
investors, placing greater importance on advanced technology, infrastructure, and
workforce development. He also called for expanded education, research, and skills
training to prepare Thai workers for modern industries while encouraging environmentally
responsible investment.

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The prime minister directed relevant agencies to coordinate with the Thailand Board
of Investment and ensure that EEC development complies with national laws and regulations.

**Source** : [EEC Expands with Four New Investment Promotion Zones](https://thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/52/iid/554820)