According to the implementation plan released in November 2018, terms of reference (TORs) have been issued for six projects, and 'contract awarded' notices are tentatively scheduled for February 2019.
The eastern seaboard of Thailand has attracted substantial investment during the past 30 years, including into the petrochemicals, auto assembly and high-tech business sectors. The area is served by three airports and two deep-water ports. Both Thai and foreign companies have obtained investment incentives from the board of investment (BOI) under the Investment Promotion Act (1977).
Thailand has the highest solar and wind power output in ASEAN. The Thai regulators adopted an adder tariff policy, and subsequently a feed-in tariff policy, which provided incentives for renewable projects.
