The Map Ta Phut Industrial Port phase 3 development will consist of two terminals, namely natural gas and liquid material, and the development area for related industries such as power plants and warehouses. The Digital Park project in the EEC is being developed to make Thailand a digital hub of ASEAN. These eras are also called Thailand 3.0. Japanese companies then invested heavily in the region. Copyright 2019 JCK INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED All right reserved. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. A high-speed rail link between Bangkok and the EEC area is being built and will be completed by 2024. Airport director, Rear Adm Worapol Tongpricha, said the 620 million baht terminal is the start of a three-year, first-phase development. The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project is an areabased development initiative, leveraging upon the Eastern Seaboard, Thailands main industrial hub since 1980s, where investors have experienced a rewarding investment journey. This website uses cookies to enhance your experience and providing the best service from us. Ferries capable of carrying vehicles are projected for 2020. For executives, specialists and researchers who qualified by the Director-general of Revenue Department under the law which related to the nation's competitiveness enhancement in the promoted businesses or The Investment Promotion Act. The government has launched measures to support and accelerate the economic growth in the EEC, for instance, measures to develop public utilities, transportation systems, logistics, human resources, and investor's facilitation in the form of One-Stop Service Center. The Eastern Economic Corridor Offi ce is a public agency dedicated to driving EEC development in all aspects. [3], The Eastern Seaboard Development Programme (ESDP) was initiated as part of the Fifth Economic and Social Development Plan of Thailand (19821986). As Bangkok's two international airports are operating beyond capacity, the government intends to turn U-Tapao into a third major destination for airlines. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> 
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P:V A large-scale investment to upgrade infrastructure in the area is underway. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. !SioB h&xQ1MM{2,{+FD| Please confirm the acceptance. To advance economic development, Thailand needs to become an innovation-driven economy, with an emphasis on advanced and knowledge-based industries. [28] By road, the journey takes five to six hours. Head office: Mon-Fri 8.30 am. Under the EEC human resource development scheme, skillful and motivated workers will be built up to be ready to support the businesses. EsMBV@S`wzzrtma.! j&
,Gk1}mADx,o4AwuLqtq:7anl'{Y$i`' :9T#&Aa With significant demand being expected in the coming years, the Thai government has launched several human resource development schemes which include apprenticeship-style of vocation education, collaboration between Thai universities and renowned international universities and enterprises, upskilling of current digital manpower, as well as reskilling existing workforce in related fi elds. zZLX9UNrt`/,JJ
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dCu#KlhVX'NJ%mq:vS,Q=I,[w~ Il\m$O#"[QNkv+yWTFy\ )R;_fJHC3!y!!YHA-vth+\b5Z\R3 In 1987, Map Ta Phut industrial estate was established and it was the beginning of the development of Thai heavy industry, such as petrochemical, auto and electronics industries. [2] The first law of the EEC is the Eastern Special Development Zone Act, proclaimed on 15 May 2019. It was the "eras of industrial revolution". However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Under this initiative, the Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand (the EECO) has been assigned to drive the country's investment in up-lifting innovation and advanced technology for the future generation. [31][32], This article is about the development in Thailand. It is an independent public agency, reporting directly to the prime minister. Today, Thailand is ready to move forward to the era of Thailand 4.0. The University of Tokyo (Japan), Kyoto University (Japan), Waseda University (Japan), Hohai University (China), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the Auckland University of Technology plan to open campuses in the EEC. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. EEC can serve not only as a connectivity center in ASEAN, but also South East Asias gateway to markets in South Asia, the Middle East and Europe through the integration of Chinas Belt and Road Initiative. The main stations are Chachoengsao Junction railway station and Chon Buri railway station. Larger ferries carrying up to 260 people may be added to the service later. Have the rights to make the state's land lease agreement for 50 years, and renewable upon approval for further 49 years. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. - 5.00 pm.Sale office: Mon-Sat 8.30 am. The Eastern Economic Corridor project lies at the heart of Thailand 4.0 scheme. Located at the heart of the EEC area, the U-Tapao Airport will be upgraded with a capacity to receive 60 million passengers/year. The upgraded U-Tapao International Airport will be positioned as the regional aviation hub between EEC and major partners in Asia. The Eastern Economic Corridor is served by the State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) Eastern Line. The ferry cruises at 27 knots on the 113km journey across the Gulf of Thailand with a maximum passenger capacity of 150 persons. It will provide fast and conven ient journeys, taking less than an hour to travel between international airports of Bangkok and the U-Tapao International Airport in the EEC. The EEC Development Plan will lead a significant development and transformation of Thailand's investment in physical and social infrastructure in the area. %PDF-1.3 The EEC Offi ce functions as a business facilitator that coordinates closely with other public authorities and private sectors to ensure successful investment projects. With pioneered testbeds, state-of-the-art digital technologies, IoT, and AI lab, the Digital Park will house high-tech facilities to support digital businesses in various fi elds such as big data and cloud, smart city platforms, 5G testbeds and applications, cyber security, digital enterprise and startup incubator, as well as digital academy. The Thai government is committed to ensure that the EEC project is successful. The EEC development plan includes the upgrading of existing physical and digital infrastructure and further improvement of social wellbeing. 4 0 obj The zone was established on 17 January 2017, at the direction of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), with the mission of promoting economic integration across the (Eastern seaboard). Chachoengsao, Chonburi and Rayong Provinces have been designated for the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a pilot project for the economic development of Thailand's Eastern Seaboard. Get the Matching Grants for investment, R&D, Innovation development and human resources development in targeted industries. 0~{T9p6V:
6 The 220 kilometre line will consist of 181 kilometres of elevated track, eight kilometres of underground track, and two kilometres of surface track. Laem Chabang Port is main international port from its opening in 1991. The EEC area covers over 13,000 Km2. In the EEC, many multinational corporations have already experienced the resilience and dedication of local workers in this prime location for over 30 years. Expected to be completed in 2025, the total capacity of Laem Chabang Port will be 18 million TEU/ year and the Map Ta Phut Port will be able to handle 31 million tons of gas and liquid cargo shipment/year. [27], A passenger-only ferry service from Pattaya to Hua Hin began operation on 12 January 2017 and is operated by Royal Passenger Liner. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site. [4] It aimed at developing the region of the eastern seaboard in order to promote industrial growth and to decentralize economic and population growth. The EEC development plan has been established with a clear regulatory an governance structure, involving government agencies, private sectors, and specialists in various fi elds. One-stop service centre to facilitate foreign investors which provide useful information and issue the permits for trading, export and import in one location. A new second terminal, which will increase airport capacity from 800,000 to three million persons per year. The EEC had a 2013 GDP of US$158.79bn (on a purchasing power parity basis), and US$63.76bn (on a nominal basis), about 15% of Thailand's GDP. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. Coupled with the high-way and rail networks being expanded in the EEC, which will connect industrial zones and logistic centers, the EEC will become a regional logistics and transport hub providing a competitive edge in trade and supply chain management for industries. Karnchang PLC (CK); Bangkok Expressway and Metro PLC (BEM); Italian-Thai Development PLC (ITD); and China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC). Collectively, these provinces occupy an area of 13,266km2 (5,122sqmi), and in 2016 had an estimated population of over 2.8 million. As of 2020[update], many of the estimated 5,500 Japanese companies in Thailand have facilities in the area.[6]. [11], Ten key industries have been identified as potential growth engines for Thailand. [7] It is a key component of the "Thailand 4.0" economic policy announced in 2016. There are abundant investment opportunities in the digital industry in many areas, such as e-commerce, IoT, digital content and cloud computing, as well as those related to Industry 4.0 and smart city. [8] As of 2017[update], the prime minister had invoked the special powers of Section 44 of the interim charter to revoke city plans in three provinces to remove obstacles to EEC development. stream % When you visit our website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Development of specialized clusters in these fi elds will contribute to the development of advanced industries like automation and robotics, aerospace, digital businesses, and smart electronics. EEC collaborates with related agencies to produce qualifi ed human resources to serve EEC targeted industries. =FA{A(iD Exemption of import duties tax on machinery, raw or essential materials that import for using in production and R&D. Connectivity through Comprehensive Infrastructure. Construction of the rail line will begin 12 to 24 months from the date of contract signing. There is also a plan to develop digital manpower that will be crucial to the success of Thailand 4.0. , "EEC (3): Influence of Chinese Concepts on Thai Economic Development", "The Fifth National Economic and Social Development Plan", Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council, "Thailand's iconic railway project set to deepen economic divisions", "THAILAND CHASES CHINESE MONEY, BUT AT WHAT COST? [30], The EEC is home to Burapha University, Amata University (EEC campus of National Taiwan University), CMKL University (Carnegie Mellon University), and Asian Institute of Hospitality Management (Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Switzerland). Thailand has the perfect ecosystem to move toward a digital economy due to its creative industries, ground-breaking ICT infrastructure, and strong customer demand. The Eastern Economic Corridor (Abrv: EEC; Thai: , romanized:Rabang Stthakit Phk Tawan-k, RTGS:Rabiang Setthakit Phak Tawan-ok) officially the Eastern Special Development Zone (ESDZ), is a special economic zone of three provinces in eastern Thailand. 18 Soi Sathorn 11 Yaek 9, TFD Building, Yannawa, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Thailand. In the second phase, the government will boost the capacity further to 15 million people.[26]. The two major deep-sea ports in the EEC are also being expanded and upgraded. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. The Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) is another fl agship project aiming to provide supporting an innovation ecosystem for research and development activities and commercialization through collaboration among the government, private-sector organizations, universities, and local communities. A high-speed rail line is planned to serve the EEC. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. It is Thailand's largest port. Before joining the EEC Offi ce, Luxmon was a Senior Country Economist at the Asian Development Bank where she took care of macroeconomic and policy analysis. To realize the Thailand 4.0 vision, the EEC will also develop digi tal infrastructure to facilitate the digitization of the Thai economy and industry. Luxmon Attapich, Ph.D. Eastern Economic Corridor Offi ce of Thailand. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. Such development will include dig ital government, cyber security, technology innovation, talent development, and suitable legal framework.
`t2lu,cqW BRu'w+Wq8o_\Zw^gx*u3|\=p vc"rkq@qPgFoo "ru8vF /KT$"P]R v"UI^bf,Hq-g^dMZX3K|&Z}D_lOg35kd fkC9 o. Ife8! [29], The Eastern Economic Corridor is served by two ports: Laem Chabang Port and Map Ta Phut Port. The Thai government has launched Thailand 4.0 initiative to transform its economy by embracing disruptive technologies and moving towards Industry 4.0. Trains on the route will operate at maximum speeds of 250 kmph. She oversees investment promotion and international affairs. ", "Critics slam NCPO order suspending city planning", " ..2561", "U-TAPAO Airport And Eastern Airport City Development", "Terminal 2 at U-Tapao airport to be fully opened in February", "Thailand signs $7.4bn high-speed train project agreement", "Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry to begin on New Year's Day", "Les Roches Global Hospitality Education", " ", "EEC (1): Megaproject 'exempt' from investigation of basic principles No coup, no project", "EEC (2): Hear the voice of the local people when the state-capital 'legally' grabs land", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eastern_Economic_Corridor&oldid=1068391494, Articles with failed verification from January 2020, Articles with incomplete citations from January 2020, Pages using collapsible list with both background and text-align in titlestyle, Pages using infobox settlement with no map, Pages using infobox settlement with no coordinates, Instances of Lang-th using second unnamed parameter, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2020, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2017, Articles with hatnote templates targeting a nonexistent page, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, First S-curve industries: Next-generation automotive; intelligent electronics; advanced agriculture and biotechnology; food processing; high wealth and medical tourism, New S-surve industries: Digital; robotics; aviation and logistics; comprehensive healthcare; biofuel and biochemical, Special Services Promotional Zones: Implementation of infrastructure and technological development, Industrial Promotional Zone: To better facilitate the development of 10 targeted industries, This page was last edited on 28 January 2022, at 05:16. The EEC project will, initially, be focused in 3 eastern provinces namely Chachoengsao, Chonburi and Rayong. D\a[f-x4TH(JU%~zXAe+6g [24], There are also 41 direct flights landing from China weekly[25] with more airlines scheduled to be announced soon. ~[FezpaP\vH:Vs2PU(Pe6yTVV5[VqU5)h|u .eYc|(,YdyF%EbFeI%Y/hWBr+lJh}qU}w]w5 dyh}^uWmK~|G~_~n>EnB2egCNg2d.h0xCgD7wn.wyywtW%AG#=tU>Ep"i[RsgPbn32F=]bWQUD'"sc]!rcko"{z#p[s`"kGG^&\m@xd P.2a\$ The Don MueangSuvarnabhumiU-Tapao high-speed railway will connect Don Mueang International Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport and U-Tapao International Airport.
