at the 40th National Chamber of Commerce Seminar between 25-27 November 2022 at Ubon Ratchathani University Ubon Ratchathani State Chamber of Commerce from 5 regions jointly discussed “Improving Regional Economy: Awakening the region – revitalizing the economy of Thailand” for joining to develop various projects to build the economy. increase the ability to be similar to the competing countries
The north region joins the 4D drive
Mr Sombat Chinsukserm The Chairman of the North Area Economic Development Board, the Thai Chamber of Commerce said that the North Economic Development Plan between 2023-2027 includes 4 dimensions: 1. The development of the North BCG economy (North BCG Economy).
2. Promote trade and investment in the North upgrade the products of the creative industry Connect the digital industry 3. Promote the tourism industry which focuses on health tourism (Health and Wellbeing) combining local cultures and 4. Develop logistics infrastructure systems that n connecting networks domestically and internationally.
Flagship Projects 1) NEC projects include: 1.1 The Northern Economic Corridor (NEC) development project in Chiang Mai and a Special Economic Zones project which will be a gateway to neighboring countries to 10 provinces in the northern region, with Chiang Rai and Tak provinces being resulting in investments in the area of more than 100 billion baht
1.2 NEC Valley Project to Promote Modern Medicine increase farmers income add tourists to bring income to the community as well as promote industrial crafts
1.3 Chiang Rai SEZ Project in Mae Sai District, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Khong District, which will be a new economic district. It is an economic gateway that connects neighboring countries to spread prosperity to the region. SEZs are located in 10 provinces, namely Chiang Rai, Tak, Kanchanaburi, Narathiwat, Trat, Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Songkhla, Sa Kaeo and Mukdahan, which are close to neighboring countries such as Myanmar, Lao PDR, and Cambodia, Malaysia
2) The north’s main water management plan Sufficient for growing and eating Including plans to solve flood problems which will be able to increase GPP in the agricultural sector by more than 10% 3) Happy Model tourism promotion projects, namely Healthy Eating – Travel, Food Gastronomy, Stay Healthy – Travel, Health & Wellbeing, Healthy Exercise – Travel, Sports (Marathon + Trail running).
And share good things – travel to build wisdom By using creativity (Creative) to increase the value of tourism income by 25% as an integration between Cultural Tourism/Wellness Tourism/Community Tourism
4) Double-track railway construction project: Pak Nam Pho (Nakhon Sawan) – Den Chai section and facilitating the construction of the Nakhon Sawan-Mae Sot double-track railway helps create an economic value of over 80,000 million baht
North-eastern region pushing forward with 3G development
Swat Theerarattananukulchai Mr The chairman of the Northeast Economic Development Board, the Chamber of Commerce of Thailand, revealed that for the Northeast region, it will aim to wake up the economy of Isan in 2023. “The economic center of the Greater Mekong Sub-Region” Under the 3G development guide: Green-Growth-Gate, it is divided into 4 aspects:
1) Trade, investment and border trade, connecting the use of the Thai-Laos-China railway with Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, supporting the NeEC and forming the industrial economy of 4 states as production centers to overcome CLMV countries and southern China, promote border checkpoint, trade AND speeding up the construction of a new bridge across the Mekong to support Thailand-Laos-China Transport and Logistics
2) Agriculture and food Mekong-Loei-Chi-Mun water management from 120 days to 365 days, solve repeated floods and droughts, upgrade jasmine rice production to BCG and organic agriculture standards, create sales points in the agricultural sector, push Isaan into the hub of Herb food, expanding the crop of millions of cattle and buffalo from South Isaan to North Isaan
3) In terms of tourism and services, promote the Happy Model to create welfare tourism to distribute income to the community, promote the romantic route and the Naka-Nakhi route in the form of BCG Tourism, develop community tourism to international standards, support the Expo plant The World Garden “Udon Thani” stimulates the economy, agriculture and tourism
“In terms of the highlighted issues that the North East Chamber of Commerce attaches importance to, do it immediately or start implementing the plan. In order to lead to a growth of 4% in the midst of crises and crises with opportunities from now until 2023, we meet every month to be the center of the economy of the Mekong sub-region.
Connecting business, trade, investment. Thailand-Laos-China-Malaysia-Singapore In industry, food, health, and will try to do everything to make the displaced people return home and get jobs. I believe that provincial chambers of commerce throughout the country ready to act as agents to drive the country towards stability, sustainability. and prosperity in the future.
The southern region expands on 4 old projects
Mr. Wattana Thanasak Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce of Thailand And the chairman of the Economic Development Committee of the Southern Area revealed that 4 main issues have been presented, namely the original projects. but it has not yet been pushed, including
1. Sustainable Development of the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) 4 issues: 1.1 West Coast Trade Gateway by increasing the potential of Ranong Port to connect to South Asia Build a double track railway from Bangkok – Chumphon and connect to Ranong Expand the Ranong-Phangnga main road 1.2 Gateway to the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman tourism Linking marine tourism – nature
1.3 Bio-based industries and high value agricultural processing By establishing a center for rubber / palm oil / marine animals Promote research and development of technology and innovation 1.4 Protect natural resources cultural promotion and living city development Promote Ranong mangrove forest to be a world heritage site
Each of the 4 stories will increase the economy by 5%, increase tourists by 1.2 million people / year, the industrial sector has invested about 200 billion baht, the infrastructure is comprehensive. Reduce transport costs for logistics connecting EEC and South Asia.
2. The AWC Andaman Welfare Economic Corridor Development Plan 2022-2031, with target areas in 4 provinces, namely Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Ranong, will increase competitiveness in health tourism. a restorative strategy to rehabilitate those affected by COVID
Which has piloted 3 areas in Phuket Province, Mueang Phuket District, Kathu District and Thalang District, dividing the operation into 2 phases Phase 1 Connecting services in the same window Phase 2 Developing a Super License in the spa and health massage business
3.Phuket Expo 2028 is currently under discussion, now there are 4 competing countries. If held in Phuket Tourism benefits can generate additional income during the low season. and stimulate the economy
4. The economic bridge project connecting the Gulf of Thailand – Andaman (Land Bridge), which will help promote Thailand as a regional water transportation hub. It also opened up a new shipping route for the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Increase convenience and speed when transporting goods.
5. AWC to promote Thai tourism has been piloted in 6 provinces, namely Krabi, Trang, Phang Nga, Phuket, Ranong, Satun, by introducing 4 methods: health promotion, medical treatment, academic service and health products By setting the goal of wellness tourism in 2030 worth 1.6 trillion US dollars.
The central region presents 3 projects.
Tawatchai Setthachinda Mr Vice President of the Thai Chamber of Commerce And the chairman of the Central Region Economic Development Board revealed that a regional private sector economic development plan has been made for the central region. with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Wor.) presenting all 3 projects, namely
1. Establish a research and development settlement called “Food Valley” in Pathum Thani Province as a research and development center for processed food. where Pathum Thani is appropriate There are educational institutions. many research institutes If this project is successful, it will increase the value of agriculture and food.
2.Being the logistics center of the country Currently, the central region has land and air transportation and the private sector has built a distribution center. but it has not yet linked or to a logistics management plan for the whole country
3. Improve the city plan of the 4-province metropolitan group, namely Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan Currently, city planning and public utilities are not consistent with Bangkok. causing traffic, drainage and environmental problems Therefore, the city plan should be adjusted to accommodate the residential area.
4. Creative historical tourism There are 3 routes: Dvaravati, Lawo, Ayutthaya, which are high quality tourism. The target group is tourists with high purchasing power. Bringing the concept of creative economy together with Happy Model and applying the concept of BCG.
Incidentally, the Worawihan will help with story content, while the TAT will help with marketing and PR. In the Chamber of Commerce, there are Nakhon Pathom, Suphan Buri, Lop Buri, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. is a tourism management group
5. Agriculture and food Agricultural youth project The aim is to create potential agricultural entrepreneurs, generate income, create employment in the area. reduce population movement The economy is expected to grow by 5% as targeted in the Central Region Economic Strategy 2025.
East raises 3 projects to push EEC
The Eastern Economic Strategy 2025 will focus on being a center for manufacturing industrial products, agricultural products, and safe food products that use advanced technology. It is the gateway to the global economy. and it is a tourist destination of international standard with the majority of people participating equally and thoroughly
Prachya Samalapa Mr The Chairman of the Eastern Economic Development Board, Thai Chamber of Commerce said that the Eastern Chamber of Commerce has a development plan between 2023-2027, focusing on 3 main areas: 1. Manufacturing center of industrial products that use deep technology. 2. safe agricultural and food products with high value and 3. Aim to eliminate carbon. and is a high quality tourist destination.
The Flagship Projects are: 1. The Eastern Special Development Zone (EEC) requires the government to support by accelerating public relations and inviting foreign investors to join the EEC Fair in 2024 to be as big as the BOI Fair in the past
Raise awareness of the potential and willingness of the EEC to support the S-curve industry among foreign businessmen. Including rapid communication with Thai people throughout the country that the benefit of the EEC project does not fall only on the people of the east. But it is a project of Thai people all over the country.
“EEC, we want to attract foreign investors. by focusing on technology in new targeted industries but publicity and communication must be given to everyone Through the CEE Fair, the two government policies foreigners to invest How will the Thai private sector adapt to become one of the new industry chains ? including carbon credits What level of labor is required? Thai education must change to accommodate new technologies. “
2. Logistics center project for exporting fruit to foreign countries want the government to negotiate with the Chinese authorities Send staff to inspect the fruit before export because currently inspecting the destination check point If a problem is found causing damage
In addition, wanting to push the Eastern Fruit Corridor (EFC) project forward, the development of a freezer & Cold Blast storage system, where PTT will bring cold energy from liquefied natural gas (LNG) for use in agriculture
3. Carbon Credit Trading There must be measures to help the agricultural sector. Starting from rubber plantations in the provinces of Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat, which the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) will start operating. that the Chamber of Commerce will encourage the government to help promote it RAOT continues At the APEC meeting, climate change is a topic that has been discussed extensively.
If Thailand does not act urgently, it will face the issue of trade barriers.
