The new "EEC Board" has come up with an EEC plan in 8 areas, to be implemented immediately within 99 days, attracting global investment through 5 target industries.
Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Said after chairing a meeting of the Eastern Special Development Zone Policy Committee (SEC) that The meeting considered a draft action plan for a period of 1 year (Oct. '66-Sept. '67) and urgent goals within 99 days for actual action. (Oct. 66-Jan. 67) To attract global investment through targeted industries in 5 key clusters (Medical, Digital, Electric Vehicles (EV), BCG, Services) which is consistent with the government's main policy To develop a new sustainable economy Increase the country's competitiveness to be on par with international standards.
As for the urgent goals in 99 days of the EEC, they are divided into 8 areas:
1. Policy side Within December 66, prepare an overall plan for the development of the Eastern Special Development Zone (2566-2570), which will be the main operational framework of E.E.C. Integrate with various agencies Focus on spatial development in every dimension. both economically, socially and environmentally Consisting of 5 development guidelines:
- Promote investment in future industries and services
- Increase efficiency and utilization of infrastructure and public utilities
- Raise the skills of workers to be ready for changes in technology and innovation.
- Develop the city to be modern. Pleasant to live in and suitable for occupation.
- Linking benefits from investment to community sustainability
2. Development of benefits to attract investment Create readiness for investors to invest in the EEC area. In December 66, there will be an announcement from the EEC regarding benefits for business operators in the Special Economic Promotion Zone. To attract investment in special economic promotion zones Covers tax and non-tax aspects to facilitate investors, such as the right to receive tax exemptions or reductions, rights to own land or condominiums. Including permission for long-term residence (EEC Long term VISA) as a special case for business operators in special economic promotion zones. and work related to special target industries, such as people with expertise, executives, experts, as well as spouses and dependents, etc.
3. Creating an ecosystem for investment Within January 67, develop the EEC Fundraising Venue to support fundraising using foreign currency as the main source. Starting with the US dollar. To fundraisers for both Thai and foreign companies Those using foreign currency have more options. Including increasing opportunities for Thai companies that go Register abroad to provide more funding options. And it will add different financial tools for investors in the market.
4. Driving infrastructure development The high-speed rail project connecting three airports will have a negotiated settlement and clear guidelines for project implementation between the SRT and the private investment partner (Asia Era One Company Limited). As for the U-Tapao Airport and Business City development project, Flying in the Eastern Region, within January 67, the private contracting parties will be ready to officially start construction.
5. Providing comprehensive government services. Within December 67, approval and permit services will be upgraded to 44 items, covered according to the EEC Act, including:
- Laws on excavation and land filling
- building control
- Machine registration
- Public health
- Immigrant
- commercial registration
- factory
- land allocation
It will increase the development of the system to cover the provision of benefits. For business operators in special economic promotion zones, such as the right to receive tax exemptions or reductions. This will make the EEC area a target for investors around the world.
At the same time E-ee-chee It is also integrated with the public and private sectors. especially against personnel development To prepare manpower to support investment in each of the main target industries that will be a handicap. Make investors decide to come and set up a production base in Thailand.
which at present EEC Has established cooperation with higher education institutions leading entrepreneurs Through the driving mechanism of 12 centers of expertise in personnel development To be the main learning base Organize training to develop new skills that are necessary and meet industry needs, such as electric vehicles, digital, etc.
6. Development of special economic promotion zone areas Within October 66, establish the EEC Business Center and Smart New City as a special economic promotion zone for special activities. There is a phase 1 development area of approximately 5,795 rai, from the total project area of approximately 14,619 rai.
In this regard, the establishment of a special economic promotion zone to support the expansion of economic activities and activities that are beneficial to promoting target industries such as medical and comprehensive health Personnel development and education, digital, aviation and logistics, etc., establishment of a special economic promotion zone, Apekh Green Industrial Estate, area 22,191.49 rai, Chachoengsao Province.
To encourage investment in 12 specially targeted industries. Develop public utility systems Essential facilities and services To increase the ability to compete with foreign countries, including the pharmaceutical industry. Intelligent Electronics Industry Group Agricultural industry group, etc.
And within January 67, the establishment of a special economic promotion zone to upgrade public health services in the Pluak Daeng industrial area (EEC Advanced Healthcare: EEChc) is an investment in Pluak Daeng 2 Hospital in the form of a joint investment. between the public and private sectors To provide people living and working in the Pluak Daeng District area with timely, convenient, safe and quality public health services. Reduce travel to receive medical treatment outside the area.
7. Initiating investments in special target industries Within December 66, a lease agreement was signed for space within the EECd Digital Industry and Innovation Promotion Zone, including Crtls Datacenter Company, a world-leading operator from India, renting 25 rai of space for a period of 50 years to invest in a data business center ( Data Center) total project value over 4,500 million baht
There will also be technology transfer and training on Cloud Service. The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) rents an area of 5 rai for a period of 20 years to invest in station business. EV Charging Station provides services for large transport vehicles. This will help promote the transportation logistics system in the EEC area and ALBA company from Germany. Intend to rent space To implement a prototype project of a digital platform and recycling control center. Electrical and electronic product waste There is a project investment value of over 1,300 million baht.
8. Strengthening the area and community Within January 66, expand products produced by the community. community enterprise and social enterprises in the EEC area To be certified as a solid community product (EEC Select) supports the creation of systematic business ideas. and has been promoted and develop more marketing channels
In January 67, the EEC Women's Power Network Center was established at the provincial and district levels. To be a center for creating understanding of E-E-Chi benefits Including the expansion of the EC Square Youth Project, creating opportunities for youth. It has continued the innovation and technology that can be used to develop and enhance the quality of life of the community.
In addition The meeting considered the development of the Digital Industry and Innovation Promotion Zone (EECd). By agreeing to the rental rate framework and any other fees. and a framework of benefits for business operators in the EECd project along with an action plan. and plans to develop infrastructure, public utilities, and public facilities to support international investors who have expressed their intention to invest in the EECd project area, such as
- Ctr'S Company creates a Data Center business with a total project investment value of approximately 15,000 million baht, with a plan to sign a rental contract with the Office of the Basic Education Commission within October 6666 to rent an area of 25 rai for a period of 50 years, generating income for the Office of the Basic Education Commission. Total value approximately 1.31 billion baht.
- The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has established a national EV Charging Station with plans to sign a cooperation agreement within 2566 to rent an area of 5 rai for a period of 20 years to generate income for the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). . Total value is approximately 60 million baht throughout the period of operation.
- ALBA Asia Group Limited, a leading company in Smart City Digital Waste and Recycling Management from Germany. Currently, the company has sent a letter of intent to invest (Letter of Intent) in the EECd project area on April 24, 66 and has plans to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build a control center. and command a prototype Digital Waste Management project with a total investment value of approximately 1.4 billion baht during 2567.
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