As the vibrant hues of Thailand’s industrial tapestry continue to weave a narrative of booming economic prowess, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) stands at the forefront, armed with a daring aspiration—a staggering 4% surge in the nation’s annual income from the realms of industry, aiming for a lofty 2.6 trillion baht zenith. IEAT’s chairman par excellence, Yuthasak Supasorn shared this audacious vision amidst the energetic chatter and anticipatory glances of attendees at the year’s inaugural board meeting on the memorable date of January nineteenth.
The boardroom, bustling with the synergy of minds, was abuzz with Yuthasak’s discourse outlining the strategic gameplay to vault over this challenge. The cornerstone of this grand strategy? A triumvirate of measures certain to catalyze the industrial renaissance: the birth of additional industrial estates, embracing the future’s industries, the bestowal of standardised seals of excellence upon factories, and the championing of stellar environmental custodianship within the industrial realms and their adjacent communities.
“At the heart of the IEAT’s three-year marathon to glory will be the revitalization of investments, the nurturing of entrepreneurial spirits, and the construction of an edifice of sustainability, robust enough to stand tall against the winds of geopolitical unpredictability, the unpredictable dance of climate change, and the relentless march of digital innovation,” Yuthasak declared, his voice painting a picture of industrial might and green wisdom coexisting in harmony.
Fierce in commitment to morph the perception of IEAT to that of an ‘investment magnifier’, Yuthasak painted a dream of transforming Thailand into a magnetic epicenter of investment, a jewel in the crown of not just the region, but of the entire world. From the lush hills of the north to the golden beaches of the south, the IEAT has vowed to bolster not only the enterprises within its industrial estates but to invigorate the business pulse of all across the Land of Smiles.
This new ensemble of corporate maestros—IEAT’s board of directors—is on a quest reminiscent of lore, to breathe life into Thailand’s industrial investment landscape, reviving it from two decades of dormancy where capital influxes have been but a trickle.
“The IEAT must ascend, transforming into the emblematic torchbearer of investment, inscribing upon the world’s consciousness Thailand’s image—a realm of boundless prosperity and possibilities,” Yuthasak affirmed with the air of a visionary stoking the flames of potential and ambition.
Complementing these reverberations of ambition, IEAT Governor Veeris Ammarapala unveiled yet another ambitious objective for the year—the transformation of select industrial estates into “Eco Industrial Towns”. Here, a symphony of cooperation between trailblazing entrepreneurs and the community would lead to an environmental utopia, a sanctuary of sustainability.
In a ceremonial acknowledgement of environmental stewardship, Veeris adorned industrial champions with honors. Emerging victorious in the ‘Eco Champion’ category was WHA Eastern Seaboard 4, with Bangpu and Ratchaburi claiming ‘Eco Excellence’, and ‘Eco World Class’ lauds bestowed upon WHA Map Ta Phut and Gate Way City—a testament to their exemplary commitment to the environment.
Steering the helm of 68 industrial estates across 16 provinces, the IEAT, a joint venture with private titans, has written a saga where innovation fuels prosperity and environmental respect forms the cornerstone of industry—a narrative that’s only just beginning to unfold.
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