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Industry leaders warn of challenges ahead for Thai economy

Despite a gradual recovery projected for the tourism sector, Thailand's economy still faces a spate of challenges including the persistent pandemic and the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted global commerce, pushed up oil prices and threatened food supplies.

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IEAT keen on estate for Korean investors

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is set to hold talks with Thai companies and South Korean enterprises to sound out the possibility of setting up a new high-tech industrial estate to specifically cater to the needs of South Korean investors.

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New regional zones approved by panel

The Special Economic Zone Policy Committee chaired by the prime minister yesterday approved four new special economic corridors, meant to resemble the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in a move to spur the economy and decentralise income to the regions.

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Exxon cancels B330bn project

US oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil Corporation has scrapped its 330-billion-baht ethylene cracker and refinery expansion project in Chon Buri, but the decision will not affect the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme, says a source at the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) who requested anonymity.

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Krungsri promotes EEC to Japanese

Bank of Ayudhya, also known as Krungsri, aims to grow its loans to Japanese corporate and multinational corporate customers (JPC/MNC) by 3.4% this year by focusing on foreign direct investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Upskilling Thailand’s human resources for the future of work

As the global value chain sends businesses and consumers worldwide scrambling to keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by deploying deep technologies such as big data and analytics, A.I., and the industrial internet of things, Thailand is gearing up its human resources to meet the fast-evolving needs of…

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State banking on EECi to overcome middle-income trap

The government has high hopes the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) will play a key role in helping Thailand develop its own technology to escape the middle-income trap.

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Bio-plastic industry gets tax incentive

The cabinet has approved an extension of a 25% corporate tax exemption for bio-plastic industry companies in order to promote Thailand as an Asean bio-hub.

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EEC tie-up unveiled in Pattaya

Thammasat University has joined hands with state and private organisations to build a "Medical Valley" in Pattaya under the Eastern Economic Corridor for the medical hub scheme (EECmd).

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Government preps incentives for 4 new economic corridors

The government looks set to settle investment incentives for four new economic corridors in four regions next month, a move aimed at increasing investment in the areas.

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This Day In Market History: Treaty Of Rome Begins Europe's Economic Integration

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On March 25, 1957, six European states signed the Treaty of Rome to establish the European Economic Community (EEC), or the Common Market.

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Cabinet okays EEC smart city deal

The cabinet approved a smart city development on Tuesday, the fifth flagship infrastructure project in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with investment worth a combined 1.34 trillion baht over 10 years.

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EEC Office says aid schemes need rejig

The government may need to rejig its financial assistance policies involving low-income earners, farmers, employees, self-employed workers, micro-businesses, and small and medium-sized enterprises, as many of them still fail to obtain the government's financial packages and other assistance, says the chief of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EEC Office).

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SPCG allots B3bn for EEC solar plants

SET-listed SPCG, a pioneer in solar farm development in Thailand, continues to expand its solar energy empire by acquiring land to build new renewable power facilities in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Surge in exports beefs up residential demand in EEC

A surge in exports last year propelled residential demand in Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces, with growth momentum expected to carry on this year, according to local property developers.

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Perks for 7 EEC zones to be introduced soon

Details of special incentives for seven economic zones in the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) are scheduled to be announced over the next few days.

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WHA Rayong 36 ready to support investors in EEC

SET-listed WHA Corporation, Thailand's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities, has launched a new smart and eco-friendly industrial estate in Rayong to serve investments under the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.

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State feels existing EEC target can be met

The rapid spread of Omicron infections and the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict are expected to affect the country's investment prospects this year, but the government remains optimistic that investment in its flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) can reach 2.2 trillion baht over the next five years as projected.

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Premier prioritises debt measures

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered his advisory team and related state agencies on Thursday to map out measures to ease household debt and the cost of living, as well as accelerate infrastructure development and stimulate investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Cabinet approves special perks for EEC

The cabinet approved yesterday special incentives for seven economic zones in the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a move to strengthen Thailand's investment competitiveness.

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PM heralds phase 3 of Map Ta Phut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expects the third-phase development of Map Ta Phut deep-sea port to make Thailand a modern hub of water logistics, boosting investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Supattanapong lists risk factors that are being addressed

Despite growth prospects, the Thai economy still has to brave a spate of risk factors such as high inflation, soaring energy prices, persistent Covid-19 outbreaks and relatively hefty household debt, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.

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EEC investment forecast sees dramatic decline ahead

Infrastructure investment in the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) during 2022-2026, seen as the second phase of EEC development, is estimated at only 398 billion baht, a significant drop from 900 billion baht in the first phase of 2018-2021.

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