Thailand and the Netherlands Forge New Alliance! Driving the BCG Economy Innovation Ecosystem in the Eastern Region

Thailand is advancing its global partnerships! Recently, it hosted an investment promotion event for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in the Netherlands to attract leading investors and transfer innovation back to Thailand.

Three Key Highlights of the Mission

1. In-depth focus on target industries and discussions with Dutch companies—major players in food, smart agriculture, biochemicals, and clean energy, including Avantium and Corbion.
2. Participation in Green Tech Global 2025, facilitating business matchmaking with global green innovators.
3. Intensive seminars unveiling the vision of “EECi,” the biotech and smart agriculture innovation center at Wang Chan Valley, while building networks around the BCG Economy.

How Hot Is the EEC? Q1/2025 Figures

• 54% of total investment in Thailand: 444 projects in the EEC
• Valued at 246 billion baht
• Foreign investment dominates at 62% (three times higher than Thai equity!)

Top 3 Rising Industries
🥇 Digital (Investment value: 88.8 billion baht)
🥈 Electrical Appliances & Electronics (Investment value: 74.4 billion baht)
🥉 Modern Automotive (Investment value: 20.8 billion baht)

The Thailand-Netherlands collaboration not only forges a new strategic alliance but also marks a significant leap in asserting the EEC’s potential as Asia’s BCG innovation hub—ready to welcome investments from around the world!

For more information: National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Link: https://www.nstda.or.th