The high-speed railway linking Suvarnabhumi, Don Muang, and U-Tapao airports is one of the five projects with work on the design and construction of infrastructure already underway. The expansion of U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City, Laem Chabang Port’s 3rd phase, and the Map Ta Phut Industrial Port’s 3rd phase are also progressing rapidly. The U-Tapao Aircraft Maintenance Center has been delayed due to Thai Airways’ ongoing recovery and private status.
Anucha further elaborated that the EEC area has two types of special economic zones attracting investment. The first zone is dedicated to specific businesses, such as Eastern Aviation City (EECa), Digital and Industrial Innovation (EECd), and Eastern Special Economic Corridor Innovation (EECi). The second zone is designated for industrial businesses, such as Hemaraj Eastern Industrial Estate.
Moreover, all zones have passed environmental assessments, and the land use in the EEC area is divided into four categories, including urban and community areas, industrial areas, agricultural areas, and environmental conservation areas. The EEC area’s comprehensive city plan for 30 districts is being prepared and is expected to be implemented by 2024.