Thailand aims to be ASEAN's first Disneyland, targeting Eastern Economic Corridor

Khaosod•Society•233d ago

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Thailand is actively pursuing the establishment of the ASEAN region's first Disneyland, with the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) identified as a prime location.

•The Thai Embassy in Washington D.C. announced Thailand's ambition to host the first Disneyland in Southeast Asia.
•Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, stated that the government is studying suitable locations and developing incentives to attract Disney or other global entertainment firms.
•The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is being considered as the potential site due to its existing infrastructure and alignment with Thailand's vision for high-tech industries and modern urban development.

Overview

•The Thai Embassy in Washington D.C. published a statement on Facebook indicating Thailand's readiness to become the first Disneyland in Southeast Asia.
•The Thai government is intensifying efforts to attract world-class theme parks as part of its entertainment industry and tourism expansion strategy.
•Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn revealed that studies for suitable areas and investment promotion measures are underway to attract Disney or other global entertainment companies.
•Thailand has demonstrated its capability to attract global tech companies for data centers and digital infrastructure, and this strategic approach is being applied to secure large-scale entertainment projects.
•Consideration for the Disneyland's location is focused on the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which encompasses three provinces east of Bangkok.
•The EEC is envisioned to support 'magnet projects' that enhance the region's global profile and long-term investment appeal.
•The EEC offers existing infrastructure, including beaches, an international airport, international schools, universities, and recreational facilities, making it suitable for a large international theme park.
•The establishment of a Disneyland in the EEC is expected to boost Thailand's family entertainment industry, support the growth of the expatriate community and professionals, and attract both domestic and international tourists.

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Key Quotes

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn

"The government has begun studying suitable areas and preparing investment promotion measures to attract Disney or other global entertainment companies to invest in Thailand."

รัฐบาลได้เริ่มดำเนินการศึกษาพื้นที่ที่เหมาะสม พร้อมทั้งจัดทำมาตรการส่งเสริมการลงทุน เพื่อจูงใจบริษัทดิสนีย์ หรือบริษัทบันเทิงระดับโลกอื่น ๆ ให้เข้ามาลงทุนในประเทศไทย

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn

"EEC is designed to accommodate 'magnet projects' that will elevate the region's image on the global stage and attract long-term investment."

EEC ถูกออกแบบมาเพื่อรองรับ “โครงการแม่เหล็ก” ที่จะยกระดับภาพลักษณ์ของภูมิภาคในเวทีโลก และดึงดูดการลงทุนระยะยาว

Key Entities

Organization

Thai Embassy in Washington D.C.(สถานทูตไทยในวอชิงตัน ดี.ซี.)

The diplomatic mission representing Thailand in the United States that announced the country's ambition to host Disneyland.

Disney(ดิสนีย์)ℹ️

The global entertainment company being targeted by Thailand to establish its first theme park in Southeast Asia.

Person

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of Thailand who is overseeing the studies and promotion measures for attracting Disneyland.

Place

Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)(เขตพัฒนาพิเศษภาคตะวันออก (EEC))ℹ️

A special economic zone in eastern Thailand being considered as the prime location for the potential Disneyland.