Northeastern Economic Corridor

Northeastern Economic Corridor
Special Economic Zone
CountryThailand
RegionNortheastern Thailand
Provinces
4 provinces
Government
 • TypeSpecial economic zone
Area
 • Total
45,742 km2 (17,661 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
6,490,360
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)

The Northeastern Economic Corridor (Abrv: NEEC – Bioeconomy Thai: ระเบียงเศรษฐกิจพิเศษภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ) is a special economic zone in Thailand that covers four provinces: Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Nong Khai. It is expected to serve as a new bio-industry base of the country, with modern technology implemented throughout the production chain.[2] The NEEC focuses on developing a bioeconomy, specifically in the cultivation and production of rice, tapioca, and sugar cane.[3][4][5]

  1. ^ "Demography Population and Housing Branch". National Statistical Office (NSO). Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "ครม. เห็นชอบการกำหนดพื้นที่ระเบียงเศรษฐกิจพิเศษ 4 ภาค" (in Thai). September 26, 2022.
  3. ^ "State preps perks for new economic corridors". Bangkok Post. May 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Chatrudee Theparat (May 6, 2022). "New regional zones approved by panel". Bangkok Post.
  5. ^ "Thai Govt Approves Establishment of Four SEZs". National News Bureau Of Thailand. May 6, 2022.