Bangkok: The Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Office (EECPO) believes the Thai-Cambodian conflict is a short-term factor and will not affect investment. Dr. Chula Sukhmanop, Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EEC), stated that the impact of the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia is expected to be a short-term factor and will not affect overall investment in Thailand, as most foreign investment in Thailand is driven primarily by the private sector.
According to Thai News Agency, the attractiveness of investment depends on Thailand's own preparedness, especially in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which has a clear economic direction and focuses on new industries using high technology. In terms of actual investment targets, the EEC aims to attract at least 100 billion baht in foreign investment to the area. This must be actual investment, not just applications for investment promotion from the BOI.
Currently, the figures for 2025 show that investment in the EEC area is on target, with approximately 100.6 billion baht invested. The total amount will be finalized in early 2026. Looking ahead, if investment in the EEC area exceeds its land limitations, the EEC Office is prepared to expand the area by adding Prachinburi province to the three original EEC provinces: Rayong, Chonburi, and Chachoengsao. However, expanding to include one more province will have to wait until after the election and for a new government to approve it before it can be implemented.