Key Takeways
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In the first ten months of 2024, the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) attracted significant foreign investment, with 251 businesses investing a total of US$1.32 billion. This figure represents 32% of all foreign investors and 28% of the total investment value.
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The number of businesses investing in the EEC increased by 141 compared to the same period last year, reflecting a remarkable 128% growth.
- Key investors included 86 firms from Japan contributing US$468 million, followed by 59 firms from China at US$232 million, and 18 firms from Hong Kong investing US$151 million, alongside other investors totaling US$471 million.
EEC Foreign investment hits US$1.32 B in first ten months of 2024
The Department of Business Development reported that, during the first ten months of this year (January-October 2024), 251businesses invested in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), representing 32% of all foreign investors. Their investment value was 45,739 million baht (US$1.32 billion), representing 28% of the total investment value. There were 141 more businesses than in the same period last year, an increase of 128%.
Prominent investors in the EEC were from Japan (86 firms, with a value of US$468 million), China (59 firms, US$232 million), Hong Kong (18 firms, US$151 million), and others (88 firms, US$471 million).
