EEC Approves Four New Investment Zones in Chonburi and Rayong to Boost Advanced Industries
Thailand's EEC Policy Committee has approved four new special economic promotion zones in Chonburi and Rayong provinces. The move aims to attract investment in advanced industries like next-generation automotive and robotics, fostering economic growth by emphasizing technology and infrastructure over low labor costs.
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