EECO and UOB Thailand to help international companies evaluate opportunities in EEC Capital City

Mr. Richard Maloney, Chief Executive Officer, UOB Thailand (second from left), andDr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) (second from right), announce a strategic collaboration to support the development of EEC Capital City (EECiti).Joining them as witnesses are Ms. Veeranong Jira-Nakorn Phutrakul, Managing Director, Deputy CEO and Head of Wholesale Banking, UOB Thailand (far left), and Mr. Korthong Thongtham na Ayutthaya, Acting Director of the EECiti Division (far right).

The timing reflects a shift in investor thinking. As companies diversify supply chains and look for new growth markets, they are asking for more than incentives and infrastructure. They want market connectivity, access to ecosystems and a credible path to long-term growth. EEC Capital City or known as EECiti,
a THB1.1 trillion mixed-use business city bringing together international business, innovation, advanced industries, healthcare and education, is designed to offer exactly that.

Bangkok, 7 October 2026 – Companies weighing where to build, expand and source across ASEAN now have a banking route into one of Thailand’s most significant development projects. UOB Thailand and the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) today announced a strategic collaboration to attract investment to EEC Capital City and help businesses evaluate the opportunities there.

Under the collaboration, EECO and UOB Thailand will promote EEC Capital City to investors through joint knowledge-sharing initiatives, business networking platforms, investor engagement activities, and market intelligence exchange. UOB’s regional network will connect companies across ASEAN and greater China with opportunities arising from EEC Capital City’s development. Investor roundtable is planned for the upcoming months with businesses from key ASEAN markets invited.

Mr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office, said “EECiti is being developed as a future-ready business and innovation hub that supports Thailand’s ambition to attract high-value investment and strengthen its competitiveness on the global stage. Collaborations with trusted partners such as UOB will help connect investors with opportunities and contribute to building a vibrant ecosystem that supports sustainable economic growth.”

Mr. Richard Maloney, President and CEO of UOB Thailand, said “Businesses choosing where to grow look at incentives, but they also look at connectivity and who can help them get started. Our role is to help companies make informed decisions, and to make the first conversation easier. Through this collaboration with EECO, we aim to bridge investor interest with real business opportunities, connecting regional and international companies to Thailand’s next phase of economic development.

As a regional bank with deep connectivity across ASEAN, UOB is well positioned to support companies exploring growth opportunities in Thailand and the wider region. We believe EEC Capital City has the potential to become an important destination for businesses seeking to establish a presence at the heart of ASEAN’s growth.”