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EEC eyes global hub status despite delays
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand's competitiveness in the Eastern Economic Corridor will depend not only on infrastructure and industry, but on its ability to build a globally attractive ecosystem blending business, tourism, sports and lifestyle, says Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office.
True IDC breaks ground on 77 billion baht EEC data centre, boosts AI and security economy
Published on 02/04/2026
» True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. (True IDC), Thailand’s largest data center and cloud service provider under Charoen Pokphand Group, has announced the development of a new mega data centre in a strategic location within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). As one of several major projects approved under a Board of Investment (BOI) promotion totaling over 77 billion THB, this mega-project aims to drive the “Security Economy,” strengthen Data Sovereignty, and elevate Thailand’s competitiveness in the fully realised digital and AI era. The first phase is scheduled to be operational by 2027.
Tetra Pak opens Product Development Centre in Rayong to accelerate Thai F&B development
Published on 30/03/2026
» Tetra Pak has officially opened its new Product Development Centre (PDC) in Rayong province, Thailand, to support food and beverage manufacturers in the country and across the region in accelerating innovation from concept to production.
Delayed Iran deadline gives investors a breather
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares pared losses on Friday as another delayed deadline in the Middle East war nudged oil prices lower, though there was still no end in sight to the unfolding energy crunch on the global economy.
Thailand vows to host 1st Disneyland in region
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/03/2026
» The government remains committed to bringing the first Disneyland theme park to Southeast Asia as part of the EEC Capital City project, with potential investors from the Middle East already indicating interest in becoming partners.
Eastern Economic Corridor counts on U-Tapao, Aerotropolis progress
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is expected to attract a fresh wave of investment this year, following renewed progress in the long-delayed U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aerotropolis development project, according to the EEC Office.
Huawei Thailand wins Smart City Innovator Award at 2nd BT Awards
Published on 19/03/2026
» Bangkok, March 16, 2026 – Huawei Thailand has won the Smart City Innovator Award at the 2nd BT Awards, organised by Beartai, in recognition of its contributions to advancing smart city development through innovative digital technologies and intelligent infrastructure.
XCL Education enters Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor with Mooltripakdee partnership
Published on 18/03/2026
» SINGAPORE — XCL Education ("XCL"), one of Southeast Asia's leading K-12 education platforms, has entered a strategic partnership with Mooltripakdee International School (MIS) in Chon Buri province, Thailand — marking a decisive entry into the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), one of the region's rapidly developing economic zones.
Asian shares poised for best February on record
Business, Nuntawun PolkuamdeeNareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares were mixed yesterday as concerns about technology company valuations and geopolitical hotspots weighed on sentiment. But the MSCI Asia Pacific Index has gained 7.1% this month, making it the best February performance on record.
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).