Bangkok, Thailand, September 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The opening of a 32-kilometer highway in Thailand's rapidly developing Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will significantly improve access to a wide range of new destinations, landmarks, and attractions in the coastal provinces of Chon Buri, Chachoengsao, and Rayong.

The highway will also facilitate connections between Bangkok's main air hub, Suvarnabhumi Airport, and U-Tapao Airport/Seaport in Rayong Province, enabling visitors to undertake cross-border journeys into neighboring Cambodia.

The Royal Thai Government has identified tourism as one of the four core areas that will help make the EEC the leading economic zone in Southeast Asia.

The route begins at the Map Prachan intersection between Chonburi and Pattaya, passes through the Bang Lamung district and the Sattahip district in Chonburi province, and ends at the intersection with Highway 3 in the Ban Chang district of Rayong province.

The provinces of Chon Buri, Rayong and Chachoengsao, located on the northern edge of the Gulf of Thailand, are rich in tourism, which the TAT wants to develop, improve and promote according to their different characteristics, such as:

“Chachoengsao: Thai Way of Life” due to its strengths in lifestyle, culture and agriculture.

"Chon Buri: Modern of the East" because it combines modernity with local flair. Pattaya is one of five MICE cities in Thailand.

“Rayong: BIZ City” This is an industrial area with many business activities.

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said: “The Eastern Europe region is diverse and offers a wide range of attractions for tourists and visitors. We want people who come here to work or travel to have the opportunity to experience the region’s culture.”