Eastern Economic Corridor: Thailand's Next Property Frontier
By REVR Editorial1 min read
Eastern Economic Corridor: Thailand's Next Property Frontier
The EEC is the Thai government's flagship development — a 30,000+ rai mega-zone spanning Chonburi, Rayong, and Chachoengsao.
Key Infrastructure
- U-Tapao Airport — Expanding to 60M passengers/year
- High-speed rail — Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao (220 km/h)
- Laem Chabang Port — Doubling to 18M TEU/year
- Maptaphut Port — Petrochemical and biofuel exports
Property Impact by Province
| Province | Price Range (THB/sqm) | 5-Year Appreciation |
|---|---|---|
| Chonburi | 60,000–120,000 | +25–35% |
| Rayong | 35,000–70,000 | +20–30% |
| Chachoengsao | 25,000–50,000 | +15–25% |
Investment Strategy
For capital growth, buy along the high-speed rail corridor. For rental yield, focus on worker housing near industrial estates.
Risk factors: Timeline slippage, oversupply risk, dependence on FDI.