{
  "id": 16871597,
  "title": "Thailand Approves Four New EEC Zones to Attract Advanced Industry Investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/thailand-approves-four-new-eec-zones-to-attract-advanced-industry",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-28T06:07:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Thailand Business News",
    "slug": "thailand-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.thailand-business-news.com/investment/337030-thailand-approves-four-new-eec-zones-to-attract-advanced-industry-investment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee, presided over by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has authorized four new economic zones in Chon Buri and Rayong provinces. This decision, made on October 26, aims to draw investment in advanced sectors including next-generation automotive, smart electronics, robotics, and healthcare. The approved zones are E-Tech Smart Park, New Horizon City, Phanat Nikhom in Chon Buri, and Next-Generation Automotive (Pluak Daeng) in Rayong. These areas will become hubs for industries such as advanced automotive manufacturing, smart electronics, robotics, digital technology, aviation, logistics, biotechnology, food processing, and healthcare.\n\nPrime Minister Anutin emphasized that Thailand should shift focus from low labor costs to advanced technology, infrastructure development, and workforce enhancement to entice international investors. He stressed the importance of education, skills training, and modern industry preparation for Thai workers. The prime minister also requested environmental responsibility in all EEC developments and called for coordination between relevant agencies and the Thailand Board of Investment to ensure adherence to national laws and regulations.",
  "summary": "The EEC Policy Committee approved four new economic zones in Chon Buri and Rayong to boost advanced industries, emphasizing technology, infrastructure, and workforce development for attractive international investments.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}