Listen to this articleTransport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has unveiled a plan to transform the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) into a global entertainment and tourism hub, anchored by a proposed "Disneyland Thailand". Mr Phiphat, also a deputy prime minister, said the project aims to position Thailand as a leading economic and tourism centre, while firmly ruling out any casino element. Addressing concerns over grey-area businesses, Mr Phiphat said the project would be strictly free of gambling. Mr Phiphat said it would create tens of thousands of jobs across sectors such as engineering, performing arts and event management, while helping distribute income to local communities nationwide. Meanwhile, U-Tapao International Aviation and the Eastern Economic Corridor Office yesterday signed a management agreement to kick-start the long-delayed U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aerotropolis project.
