Roundtable Meeting with the Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand (EECO)

Roundtable Meeting with the Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand (EECO)

On October 14, AMCHAM President Chatit Huayhongtong of Chevron led a delegation, including AMCHAM Vice Presidents Ornkanya Pibuldham of Bank of America and Wiyada Srinaganad of 3M Thailand, to meet with Secretary General Dr. Chula Sukmanop and Assistant Secretary General Dr. Cholachit Vorawongso Virakul.

Dr. Chula provided updates on the EEC, noting that the U.S. is among the region’s top five investors. Digital investment has grown to account for more than 40%. The EEC recently launched its new development plan, EECiti strategically located within 15 km of major EEC industrial estate promotional zones and Map Ta Phut port, and within 30 km of Pattaya and other tourist attractions. EECiti aims to attract a highly skilled foreign workforce, establish a medical hub, and host international universities.

Dr. Cholachit shared insights from her recent visit to the U.S., focusing on the semiconductor and medical technology industries. Some feedback from U.S. companies included concerns around adequate supply for green energy and transshipment issues.

AMCHAM delegates shared feedback about member companies in the EEC area and the AMCHAM Scholarship Program, which recently launched support for vocational students. AMCHAM also offered its member companies as resources to support EEC development and attract new investors.