is an area-based development initiative, aiming to revitalize the Eastern Seaboard, a region that has been well-known for over 30 years. The EEC project initially focused on the 3 Eastern provinces, namely Rayong, Chon Buri, and Chachoengsao.
The EEC development plan envisions a significant transformation of both physical and social development and serves as an important regulatory sandbox, enhancing the country’s competitiveness under the Thailand 4.0 scheme. It aims to transform Thailand into an innovative, value-based economy, with an emphasis on 13 key industries. Guided by the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, which mandates a “20-year National Strategy” as a long-term framework for national development, the plan seeks to improve quality of life across all sectors and elevate Thailand to achieve high-income status. The EEC will function as a modern industrial base and a strategic gateway to Southeast Asia and the broader Asia–Pacific region.