ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway set to become Thailand’s first fully integrated smart industrial estate, targeting global innovation and industrial hub status
The project reveals progress in its preparations to become a smart industrial estate and business zone equipped to support advanced technology and a comprehensive business ecosystem, strengthening Thailand’s position as a regional industrial centre
ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway is proud to unveil its progress as ‘Thailand’s First Industrial-Tech Ecosystem.’ This development has been designed to support the growth of S-Curve industries and establish a next-generation smart industrial township that seamlessly integrates Industrial estate operations, technology, and quality of life, solidifying its position as a pioneer in the nation’s smart industrial estates.
The project spans over 4,600 rai (736 hectares) in a strategic location on Bangna-Trad Road, Kilometre 32 in Samut Prakan province. With seamless connectivity to Bangkok’s central business district (CBD), major seaports, Suvarnabhumi Airport, and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), it establishes a strategic hub for integrated land, sea and air transport.
Kamonkarn Kongkathong, Managing Director of ARAYA Land Development Company Limited said, “We are not simply developing a new industrial estate; we are building an ecosystem to redefine Thailand’s industrial future. Guided by this vision, the project brings together key components: an Industrial Tech Campus, Logistics Park, ARAYA Industrial Estate, and Lifestyle & Amenities. These elements are integrated into a single location to provide comprehensive and efficient support for the business operations of both local and international investors.”
ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway project is making significant progress. It has now been officially declared as an industrial estate and is collaborating with various strategic partners to upgrade its infrastructure, including
– PTT Group: Providing energy solutions through the use of natural gas to ensure reliable energy supply and support sustainable industrial growth.
– AIS: Developing advanced digital and communications infrastructure, including high-speed 5G and Fiber Optic networks, to meet the evolving demands of data-driven smart industries.
– Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA): Supply and deliver a stable 115kV/24kV high-voltage electrical system to support continuous, uninterrupted industrial operations.