18 March 2026 — Mr. Chula Sukmanop, Ph.D., Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO), participated in the “UOB Chinese Customer Appreciation” event at UOB Plaza, Bangkok, underscoring the pivotal role of public-private collaboration with financial institutions in propelling Thailand’s economy and attracting foreign investment.
Mr. Chula highlighted the partnership between EECO and UOB Thailand — formally established in 2025 — as a strategic alliance designed to promote Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and facilitate cross-border business connectivity, with a particular focus on investors from the People’s Republic of China.
On this occasion, he reaffirmed the EEC’s position as Thailand’s premier investment platform for the future, one that seamlessly integrates world-class infrastructure across land, rail, maritime, and air corridors, while accommodating next-generation industries and generating expansive business opportunities across the ASEAN region.
Mr. Chula further extended an invitation to Chinese investors to become part of the EEC’s growth trajectory, emphasizing the strength of Thailand–China economic ties and expressing confidence that “Thailand and the EEC stand ready as strategic partners to support regional business expansion.”
The event was hosted by senior executives of UOB Thailand, led by Mr. Richard David Maloney, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Vira-Anong Phutrakul, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Head of Wholesale Banking, reflecting the bank’s steadfast commitment to fostering long-term economic cooperation between both parties.
