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Robot makers to invest 10 billion baht in Eastern Economic Corridor
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/02/2026
» The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved more than 10 billion baht in investments from five Chinese companies to establish the country's first humanoid robot component production base in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Is the EV sector losing its drive?
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2025
» Whether the number of locally made electric vehicles (EVs) increases year-on-year remains murky as domestic car sales have slumped since the start of the year.
Zeekr to launch EV range amid sales dip
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/07/2024
» Domestic premium car sales plunged by 30% year-on-year during the first half amid the economic slowdown and intensifying competition, fuelled by more Chinese electric vehicles entering the Asian market as a result of the impact of the US-China trade war, says Zeekr Intelligent Technology, a Chinese EV maker under the Zeekr brand.
Bid to attract EEC investment intensifies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/07/2022
» The government is forging cooperation with more than 10 embassies to boost foreign investments in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with a focus on high-tech and eco-friendly businesses.
Joint effort to back BCG projects in eastern corridor
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/02/2022
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme is expected to receive support under a new cooperation to promote investments, especially in bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic projects.
Great Wall Motor plans countrywide expansion
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/07/2021
» Chinese sport utility vehicle manufacturer Great Wall Motor (GWM) plans to strengthen its presence in Thailand and expand within Asean by launching nine different electric vehicle (EV) models within three years to court prospective Thai motorists.
Nissan pledges Thai EV hub
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2021
» Nissan Asean has invested billions of baht as part of its plan to help make Thailand an electric vehicle (EV) hub for export worldwide, expecting up to 250 million EVs will hit the streets in Asean.
Perks to capture firms fleeing China ordered
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/09/2019
» The Industry Ministry has ordered the Office of Industrial Economics to finish crafting incentive packages within two weeks to persuade foreign investors to relocate from China into Thailand.
China's Siasun seeking large EEC plot for plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/06/2019
» China-based Siasun Robot & Automation Co hopes to invest in a manufacturing facility for systems integration and automation with the intention of entering Thailand's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor, says Djitt Laowattana, executive adviser of the EEC policy committee.
Labouring to fill jobs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is the government's flagship scheme aimed at creating jobs in three strategic provinces of eastern Thailand: Chachoengsao, Chon Buri and Rayong.