Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council released a report on the 8th stating that since their opening in 2015, Thailand's 10 border special economic zones have attracted a total investment of 54.82 billion baht (approximately 12.18 billion yuan).
These 10 border special economic zones are located in Tak, Saraburi, Mukdahan, Trat, Songkhla, Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Kanchanaburi, Narathiwat, and Chiang Rai provinces.
To date, the 10 border special economic zones have approved 132 investment projects, totaling 54.82 billion baht. These projects cover various industries including clothing, plastics, animal feed, auto parts, machinery, building materials, medical gloves, and hospital construction.
The border special economic zones have registered 8,782 companies, 98% of which are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The National Economic and Social Development Council of Thailand stated that the development of the border economic special zones demonstrates the Thai government's determination to promote border economy and international cooperation, injecting lasting momentum into the local economy and bringing more job opportunities. (End)
