Bangkok, 15 July 2026 – The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Project on Financing Support, Comprehensive Financial Services, and Business Connectivity in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The signing ceremony was held at Conference Room 1, 25th Floor, EECO Office, Bang Rak, Bangkok.
The MOU was signed by Dr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office, and Mr. Supharit Mekarunkamon, Executive Vice President, Head of Business Banking L1, Siam Commercial Bank PCL. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. Korkij Danchaivichit, Deputy Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office, and Mr. Manoon Thongkham, Head of Regional Business Banking EEC 1, Siam Commercial Bank PCL.
The partnership aims to strengthen access to financing, capital raising, risk management, and comprehensive financial services for businesses operating in the EEC’s target and special target industries. It also seeks to facilitate business networking, investment advisory services, and investment-related activities to enhance business capabilities and strengthen Thailand’s overall competitiveness.
Dr. Chula Sukmanop stated that the collaboration represents another significant milestone in integrating the efforts of the public and financial sectors to reinforce the EEC’s role as Thailand’s new economic and investment hub. The partnership will promote greater access to financial resources, expand business networks, and provide appropriate financial solutions to support sustainable business growth and long-term economic development.
Mr. Supharit Mekarunkamon, Executive Vice President, Head of Business Banking L1, Siam Commercial Bank PCL, stated that SCB is committed to supporting entrepreneurs and investors in the EEC through comprehensive financial solutions, including financing, capital raising, risk management, financial transactions, and business advisory services. In collaboration with EECO, the Bank will also organize financial and investment knowledge-sharing activities, promote its financial products and services, and facilitate business matching between investors and financial service providers, thereby creating greater investment opportunities and improving business efficiency within the EEC.
