
The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, yesterday greenlighted the new smart city development covering a 15,000-rai plot of land in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, 15 kilometres from U-tapao airport.
According to Kanit Sangsubhan, secretary-general of the EEC Office, the new smart city is estimated to draw 1.34 trillion baht's worth of investment over 10 years, creating 200,000 new jobs, more than 1.2 trillion baht's worth of employment value and contribute 2 trillion baht over 10 years.