State sees EEC funding hitting B400bn
Private investment and major infrastructure projects expected to fuel development in 2021
The government is optimistic that investment in its flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) can reach 400 billion baht next year, driven both by private investment and infrastructure development.
Of the total, 300 billion baht is expected to be generated by private investment, while 100 billion would stem from key infrastructure projects including a high-speed rail linking Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-tapao airports, a renovation of U-tapao airport, Map Ta Put industrial port phase 3 and Laem Chabang port phase 3.
EEC Office secretary-general Kanit Sangsubhan said private investment is also expected to become more active next year after being delayed this year due to the…
