At least three Japanese firms are expected to invest roughly 3.7 billion baht in industries such as electric vehicles (EVs) and smart electronics in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
The three Nagoya-based companies indicated interest in buying 200 rai of land in the EEC, which covers parts of Chon Buri, Rayong and Chachoengsao.
EVs are among the targeted industries in the EEC.
Other industries the companies were keen to pursue include auto parts, steel and iron, and…
