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Thailand Approves Eight New Economic Zones to Expand Eastern Economic Corridor

Thailand’s Cabinet has approved eight new special economic promotion zones in the Eastern Economic Corridor, including Amata City Chonburi 2, a second Map Ta Phut LNG terminal and a medical hub in Pattaya, with incentives aimed at attracting investment in advanced manufacturing, clean energy and medical tourism.
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Thailand Anti-Corruption Agency Turns to AI and Digital Forensics in Eight-Point Overhaul
Thailand Offers Double Tax Deduction for MICE Spending Through 2027
Thailand Approves Eight New Economic Zones to Expand Eastern Economic Corridor
Phuket Expects 1.4-Billion-Baht Boost From 2026 Vegetarian Festival
Thailand Targets 850,000 Middle Eastern Visitors in 2026 as Flight Capacity Expands
AssetWise Expands Phuket Project Pipeline With 18.5-Billion-Baht Revenue Target
Siam Piwat to Invest $300 Million in ICONPHUKET Project for 2029 Opening
Foreign Film and Television Productions Generate Record 7.51 Billion Baht in Thailand
Thailand Advances 450-Baht Foreign Tourist Fee to Fund Insurance and Destination Upgrades
Thailand’s Long-Term Resident Visa Programme Draws More Than 12,000 Foreign Residents
Thai Airways Secures 50-Year Lease for 10-Billion-Baht U-Tapao Maintenance Hub
Bangkok Proposes 100-Billion-Baht Flood Defence Plan Over Five to Seven Years
Thailand Ranks Among Top Five Global Destinations for Manufacturing Relocation
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Thailand Tourist Arrivals Jump 8.2% as Chinese Golden Week Travel Surges
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Queen Sirikit Convention Center Becomes First in ASEAN to Secure International Information Security Certification
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