Welcome to Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen is the second largest of the northeastern provinces of Thailand.The province is the
commerce and political center of Northeastern. Located in the heart of northeast region of Thailand
(Isaan), this community was experiencing one of the fastest growth rates in Thailand until the baht
was devalued in 1997. In the last several years, construction has restarted within the city, including
the widening of Mitaprahp Road on the West side of Khon Kaen (Highway 2 Bangkok-Nong Khai).
The government had endorsed Khon Kaen as the export center for trade into the Indo-China Region,
but politics may play a role in preventing this. Laos and Vietnam have located consulate offices in the
city to process visa applications. The city also hosts the largest university in the North East, Khon
Kaen University.
What is the best time to visit Khon Kaen?
The average temperature in Khon Kaen province ranges between 21.89 to 32.53 degree Celsius
throughout the year and hence a business visit during any time of the year is fine.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khon_Kaen_Province

Why invest in Khon Kaen

The Khon Kaen province is the strategic location where North South and East-West economic
corridors meet.

Two main routes could link the whole GMS countries together.

Qualified academic institutions in the province guarantee the quality of educated labors from
unskilled, semi-skilled to skilled labors.

Quality and up-to-date medical service and MICE service are available for everyone.

The huge reservoir, Ubonrat dam, some of the areas in Khon Kaen could generate alternative
energy from natural sources.

The telecommunication system is linked everywhere. The telephone and internet signals are
very good.
The government recognizes the importance of its strategic location.

It launches policies to promote Khon Kaen to become 1 of the ICT town among the three
pilot provinces and the policy to economically restructure in agricultural, industrial, tourism and
service sectors and the arena of trade and investment.

Investment Opportunities
From 2011 2014, Khon Kaen province strategic plan sets its vision to be A safe city which links the
trade, investment, service and transportation in the region with the foreign countries. They plan to
meet the objectives by following these strategic issues;

Strategic issues
1. Agricultural development to

2. Industrial development to

3. Trade, tourism, service and

become the agricultural economic

strengthen the advantage from

infrastructure development to regional

hub of the region

strategic location

hub

a. Jasmine rice value creation

a. Increase productivity and

a. Become the regions tourism

guaranteed by GAP standard for

efficiency of the rice mills and grain

hub, focusing on the historical tourist

export;

drying to support the jasmine rice

attractions (Phu Vieng/ Phu Kum Kao)

b. Increase productivity and reduce

export;

including attractive and unique the

the cost in growing sticky rice;

b. Reduce the impacts towards

tourist activities;

c. Increase sugarcane production;

communities from the process of

d. Increase the productivity of

cassava production and increase the

by means of developing and linking

efficiency in transportation;

international trade in parallel with the

cassava, used as materials for starch,

ethanol and animal feeds;
e. Increase the Eucalyptus

c. Reduce the impacts from sugar

factories and encourage community

b. Become the regions trade hub

strategy to strengthen local

entrepreneurs;

production to support the expansion

development projects by the

of paper industry in Khon Kaen;

factories;

to facilitate the investments, service,

d. Increase the productivity of

finance, and transportation in

ethanol;

accordance with the strategy to

f. Increase productivity of
mulberry growing to be the material
for silk;
g. Increase beef cattle production.

e. Increase the production of silk

especially the products which
promote the province identity;
f. Increase the ICT and software
products to promote the regional ICT
hub.

c. Provide sufficient infrastructure

become the regional trade, service

and investment hub of the province.

Source: Khon Kaen SWOT analysis and Khon Kaen strategy 2011 2014,
Brief information of Khon Kaen province 2010
Opportunities in Tourism
Historically, Khon Kaen is quite a new town, established a little over two centuries ago during the
reign of King Rama I. But prehistorically, this town on the plateau has been home to various cultures
as well as other fascinating creatures, heretofore unknown to the modern world. Artifacts have
proven that millions of years ago the area was occupied by gigantic dinosaurs, several of which were
endemic to the region. People in various cultures later occupied the plateau for thousands of years
until the Ancient Khmer Empire expanded its presence into the area in the 12th century and ruled it
for some time. The ancient cultures, traditions, and historical sites in this area have all
The ancient cultures, traditions, and historical sites in this area have all contributed to shaping the
people and culture of Khon Kaen.
A major source of local wisdom regarding the production of silk is in Amphoe Chonnabot, where
excellent Mudmee Silk is delicately woven by hand using a special tie-dye technique, and Khon Kaen
features both creature comfort, in the form of fine eateries and swanky hotels, and beautiful nature,
including a variety of animal parks and a number of spectacular national parks.
Khon Kaen is the commercial and political center of Northeastern Thailand, featuring a number of
upscale restaurants and hotels, the largest university in the North East, and a busy airport.

In

addition to containing some fascinating historical and archaeological sites, Khon Kaen is also an
excellent place to watch the production of Mudmee Silk or participate in outdoor activities within one
of its several animal reserves or national parks.

Source: www.tourismthailand.org
Macro Economic Indicators

Economic growth of the Khon Kaen province is quite visible through the growth patterns of gross
provincial product and per capita income since last three years as depicted in the graph below.
Gross Provincial Product (GPP) at Current Market Prices by Economic Activities: 2007 2009

Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board

Key Business Sectors and Major Products
GPP statistics 2009 at current market price by economic activities (Office of the National Economic
and Social Development Board) shows that the leading sectors which contribute to GPP are;

Manufacturing

(54,565 million baht)

Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor

Vehicles, Motorcycles and Personal and

(20,470 million baht

Household Goods
Agriculture, hunting and forestry

(17,753 million baht)

Education

(14,580 million baht)

Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory

(6,871 million baht)

Social Security

Khon Kaens main industries

Mudmee is a unique technique of Isan in creating textile pattern. Silk threads are tied and dyed in
particular patterns, resulting in beautiful textile patterns.

Mudmee Cotton at Ban Mueang Phia, Amphoe Ban Phai (

) In most households, weaving a Mudmee cotton and mudmee silk tube skirt is quite a
common business here.

) The cotton textile is a famous

Natural-dyed hand-woven cotton (
product by the Art Centre for Developing Isan Women
Agriculture & Agro-processing
Khon Kaens economic crops are rice, sugar cane and cassava.

Rice plantation areas are in Muang district, Nongsonghong district, Nong Reau district, Pol
district and Naam Pong district.

Sugar cane for factory are grown in Kra-nuan district, Naam Pong district, Muang district, Kao
suan kwang district, Si Chomphu district and Munjakhiri district.

For cassava, farmers grow them in Kao suan kwang district, Munjakhiri district, Kranuan
district and Baan Pai district.

The new rising star of economic plant in Thailand is rubber which is grown in Kranuan
district, Naam Pong district, Ubonrat district and Si Chomphu district in Khon Kaen.

Source: Khonkaen Provincial Agricultural Extension Office

Major products

Leading Entrepreneur/ Company

Sugar

Khon Kaen Sugar Public Company Limited

Headquarter:
503 K.S.L. Tower 9th Floor,
Sri Ayutthaya Rd., Thanon Phaya Thai Sub-District, Ratchathewi District,
Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Tel : + 66 (0) 2 642-6191-9
Fax : + 66 (0) 2 642-6097
Factory:
43 Moo 10, Naam Pong sub-district, Naam Pong District, Khon Kaen 10140

Sugar

Mitr Phol Sugar Corp., Ltd.

Headquarter:
3rd Floor Ploenchit Center Building 2, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok
10110
Tel : +66 (0) 2656-8488
Fax : +66 (0) 2656-8494
Factory (Mitr Phu Viang):
365 Moo 1, Maliwan Rd., Nong Reau sub-district, Nong Reau district, Khon
Kaen province 40210

Manufacturing
Leading types of industries of Khon Kaen province are agriculture, metal products, non-metallic,
transport and food. Number of plants/ factories of each industry shown as follow:

Source: Khon Kaen Provincial Industrial Office

Major products

Leading Entrepreneur/ Company

Alcohol

Sura Piseth Sahasan Co., Ltd.

Naampong Kranuan Rs., Moo 4 Naampong sub-district, Naampong district,

Rice alcohol

Crude alcohol

Alcohol

Khon Kaen

Boonrod Trading Co., Ltd.

Highway 208 Khon Kaen Mahasarakarm, Tha Phra sub-district, Muang
district, Khon Kaen

Ethanol

Thai Nguan Ethanol Co., Ltd.

88 Moo 6, None Sila sub-district, None Sila district, Khon Kaen

Beer

Khon Kaen Brewery Company Limited

333 Highway 208, Moo.2, Tha Phra sub-district, Muang district, Khon Kaen

Paper

Phoenix Pulp & Paper Public Company Limited

99 Moo 3 Kud Naam Sai sub-district, Naampong district, Khon Kaen

Paper pulp

Uncoated paper
Glass containers and non-glass

Khon Kaen Glass Industry Company Limited

packaging

111 Highway 208 Khon Kaen Mahasarakarm, Moo 19, Tha Phra sub-district,
Muang district, Khon Kaen

Magnetic Relay sets

Panasonic Electric Works ( Thailand ) Co., Ltd. ( Khon Kaen Branch)

99 M. 9 Tambol Mougwan Amphur Namphong , Khon Kaen

Electricity

Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Public Company Limited

Factory:
43 Moo 10, Naam Pong sub-district, Naam Pong District, Khon Kaen 10140

Car painting and maintenance

Raja Motor Khon Kaen Co., Ltd.

3/3 7 Mitraparb Rd., Naimuang sub-district, Muang district, Khon Kaen
province

Infrastructure Facilities
In the last several years, construction has restarted within the city, including the widening of
Mitaprahp Road on the West side of Khon Kaen (Highway 2 Bangkok-Nong Khai). is quite easy by
bus, air, train, or car. Thai Air has 4 to 5 flights daily to and from Bangkok.

Road system
Road connect to Bangkok and central region by national highway No.2
Road connect to Northern region by national highway No.12
Road connect to Vientiane (Laos) via Udonthani and Nong Khai by national highway No.2
Public bus at Khonkaen city
2 Public bus station (locals bus and inter-province bus).

Hourly public bus to Bangkok.

Daily public bus to Major city in northern, central,eastern region.
Railway
Railway system to Bangkok available at Khonkaen railway station.
Air transportation
Air transportation to Bangkok available at Khon Kaen airport.
Demographic Profile
Population:
Number of popular from registration record, percent change and density by district: 2007 2009

Research and Development

Khon Kaen University
Khon Kaen University (KKU) was one of four regional universities established in 1964 as part of a
decentralized development plan for higher education in Thailand. KKU is the largest education and
learning

center

in

the

Northeast of Thailand, and is recognized as the leader of

new innovations in teaching and learning and research in the region. Khon Kaen city is the trade and
administrative hub of the Northeast and is on a main transport route between the south and the
Mekong Sub-region, and thus KKU is ideally placed to support the development of the Northeast and
its neighboring counties.
KKU is committed to the development of its communities and its neighboring countries. KKU currently
offers 31 International programs, and 11 English programs, with students from all our neighboring
counties studying for degrees at KKU. As host to 18 Research Centers of Excellence, the E-Sarn
software park and the Northeastern Sciences and Technology Park, KKU is an active hub for
innovation and research.
KKU has strong links with other universities in Southeast Asia through its GMSTEC and GMSARN
membership, and the Scholarships for Neighboring Countries initiative. This initiative supports staff
and students from institutions in the Greater Mekong region who have a memorandum of
understanding with KKU, to come and study for higher degrees at KKU. This is a continuing program
with new scholarships awarded annually, with the aim of significantly strengthening the human
capital in specific areas in these neighboring countries. KKU annually hosts the Khon Kaen
International Marathon, and also hosts a large number of regional events, such as the Northeastern
Agricultural Fair and the Innovation Fair. KKU is continually seeking to improve the quality of its
education, its services and its outreach.
Source: www.kku.ac.th/english

Major products
Plant Breeding Research Center for
Sustainable Agriculture
Address: 123 Mitraparp Rd., Naimuang
sub-district, Muang district, Khon Kaen,

Leading Entrepreneur/ Company

40002
Contact number:
Tel.: + 66 (0) 43 202 222 ext. 113278, 11365
Fax.: + 66 (0) 43 202 696
Tropical Feed Resources Research and

Planned areas of research and development

Development Center

Ruminants

Address: Tropical Feed Resources

- Improvement in the efficiency of the use of crop by - products in ruminant

Research and Development Center,

livestock systems.

Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen

- The uses of locally available feed resources and their effect on rumen

University, 123 Mitraparp Rd.,

fermentation.

Naimuang sub-district, Muang district,

- The potential of livestock to utilize by products from cropping within crop

Khon Kaen, 40002

livestock farming systems.

Contact number:

- Increase the efficient use of locally available feed resources (e.g. cassava,

Tel.: + 66 (0) 43 202 368

sugarcane) in place of expensive imported feed materials.

E-mail.: trofrec@kku.ac.th

- The role of feed resources, including strategic use of high quality materials ,
to improve production of quality animal products.

Non-ruminants
- Investigation into the use of locally available medicinal herb as additives for
non- ruminants (swine, poultry, aquatic).
- Processing of crop by - products for their use as feeds in commercial nonruminant systems.
- Investigation into the role of non-ruminants to utilize crop by - products
within crop livestock farming systems.
- The use of feed resources , including strategic use of high quality materials
, to improve production of quality animal products.
- Monitoring of levels of anti-nutritive factors (especially toxins) in tropical
feed resources.

Forage crops
- Investigation into grass/legume mixes to improve ruminant nutrition.
- Availability of fresh and conservedforages as ruminant feeds during the dry

season.
- Studies on the breeding and selection of appropriate varieties of grasses
and legumes for specific tropical regions.
- Studies on establishment of forage crops in commercial farming systems to
support efficient sustainable ruminant production systems.
Applied Taxonomic Research Center

Thai Nguan Ethanol Co., Ltd.

Address: Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen

88 Moo 6, None Sila sub-district, None Sila district, Khon Kaen

University, 123 Mitraparp Rd.,

Naimuang sub-district, Muang district,
Khon Kaen, 40002
Contact number:
Tel.: + 66 (0) 43 202 879
Fax.: + 66 (0) 43 202 879
Sustainable Infrastructure Research

Bring together engineers, researchers, and experts in the fields of

and Development Center

Construction Materials, Transportations, Information Technology, Geological

Address: Faculty of Engineering, Khon

Engineering, Water Engineering, Mechatronics, Logistics, and others to

Kaen University, 123 Mitraparp Rd.,

develop new technologies for the infrastructure development of the country

Naimuang sub-district, Muang district,

Khon Kaen, 40002
Contact number:
Tel.: +66 (0) 43 362 143
Fax: + 66 (0) 43 362 142
Research Center for Environmental and

Support and conduct research to solve environmental and hazardous

Hazardous Substance Management

substance problems in the region as well as promoting the development of

Address: Faculty of Engineering, Khon

academic staff, graduates, equipment and facilities to enhance their ability to

Kaen University, 123 Mitraparp Rd.,

conduct research in this field by collaborating with others universities,

Naimuang sub-district, Muang district,

industries and government for the benefit of the community and the nation

Khon Kaen, 40002

as a whole

Contact number:
Tel.: +66 (0) 43 362 143

Fax: + 66 (0) 43 362 142

Industry/University Cooperative

- strengthen academic and research activities

Research Center in Hard Disk Drive

- allowing transfer of high technology in both theory and practice

Component
Address: Faculty of Engineering, Khon
Kaen University, 123 Mitraparp Rd.,
Naimuang sub-district, Muang district,
Khon Kaen, 40002
Contact number:
Tel.: +66 (0) 43 362 143
Fax: + 66 (0) 43 362 142
Agricultural Machinery and Postharvest

- To conduct research in the field of agricultural machinery and postharvest

Technology Research Center

technology that is highly required by the community

Address: Faculty of Engineering, Khon

- To develop research at the graduate level in the fields of agricultural

Kaen University, 123 Mitraparp Rd.,

machinery and postharvest technology

Naimuang sub-district, Muang district,

- To provide academic services for users.

Khon Kaen, 40002

Contact number:
Tel.: +66 (0) 43 362 143
Fax: + 66 (0) 43 362 142
Fermentation Research Center for

Producing high quality researches and research personnel in the key areas of

Value Added Agricultural Products

fermented foods, alcoholic beverages, renewable energy and environmental

Address: Khon Kaen University, 123

biotechnology

Mitraparp Rd., Naimuang sub-district,

Muang district, Khon Kaen,
40002 Contact number:
Tel.: +66 (0) 43 362 122
Agricultural Biotechnology Research
Center for Sustainable Economy
Address: Khon Kaen University, 123

Mitraparp Rd., Naimuang sub-district,

Muang district, Khon Kaen,
40002 Contact number:
Tel.: +66 (0) 43 342 880
Liver Fluke and Cholangiocarcinoma

Research strategy

Address: Faculty of Medicine, Khon

- Research in molecular carcinogenesis aimed to gain better knowledge of

Kaen University, 123 Mitraparp Rd.,

cholangiocarcinogenesis and for prevention approach

Naimuang sub-district, Muang district,

- Research in molecular biomarkers to gain better diagnostic and prognostic

Khon Kaen, 40002

measures for the treatment and care for the patients.

Contact number:

- Research to gain better understanding regarding improving anticancer

Tel.: +66 (0) 43 203 769 ext. 63861,

chemotherapy and drug sensitivity test.

63863
Center for Research and Development
of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories
Address: Faculty of Associated Medical
Sciences, Khon Kaen University, 123
Mitraparp Rd., Naimuang sub-district,
Muang district, Khon Kaen, 40002
Contact number:
Tel./ Fax.: +66 (0) 43 202 083
E-mail: supan@kku.ac.th
Center for Research on Plurality in the

- To conduct research on pluralistic societies in the Mekong Region in such

Mekong Region (CERP)

areas as social and cultural pluralism, linguistic pluralism, ecological pluralism

Address: Faculty of Humanities and

and resource management.

Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University,

- To integrate research into graduate-level education and build a body of

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knowledge based on Asian experiences.

Contact number:

- To disseminate information for academic and development purposes.

Tel./ Fax.: +66 (0) 43 203 215

Research Center for Mekong Regional
Tourism

Address: Khon Kaen University, 123

Mitraparp Rd., Naimuang sub-district,
Muang district, Khon Kaen, 40002
Contact number:
Tel.: +66 (0) 43 202 427
Email: recmert@kku.ac.th

Natural Resources
Mineral and energy sources in Khon Kaen are:

- Industrial rocks source: Khon Kaen province issued the patent permits for quarry in Si Chomphu
district, Chumpae district and Phu Pa Man district. (Khon Kaen Provincial Industrial Office)
- Natural gas: The gas has been found in Naam Pong district, Kao Suan Kwang district, and
Chonnabot district.
- The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand produce electricity from the gas from Naam Pong
and Kao Suan Kwang sources.
- Exxon Mobil is the investor in the gas well in Kud Naam Sai sub-district, Naam Pong district.
- Hess (Thailand) Co., Ltd. invests in the Sin Phu Hom gas well in Nong Sang district, Udonthani
province and None Somboon sub-district, Kao Suan Kwang district, Khon Kaen province.

Mineral sources: Potash, especially Carnallite) can be generally found in Khon Kaen province
in Muang district, Baan Fang district and some districts in the southern part of Khon Kaen
province.

Economic Zones
Industrial Estates in Northeastern of Thailand

Regional Investment and Economic Center 3, Khon Kaen is responsible for Green Area
Contact

Regional Investment and Economic Center 3 (Responsible for Green Area)

Address for
177/54 Moo.17 Mitraphap Rd, Muang, Khon Kaen 40000

Industrial

T: 043 271300-2

Estate, BOI

F: 043 271309

and Provincial

E-mail: khonkaen@boi.go.th

Industry

Website : http://khonkaen.boi.go.th and/or www.boi.go.th

Office

Khon Kaen Provincial Industry Office

T: 043 333115-6
F: 043 241810
E-mail: khonkaen@m-industry.go.th

Federation of Thai Industries (Khon Kaen Chapter)

711/54 Moo 17, Mitrapap Rd., Naimuang, Muang district, Khon Kaen province
Tel.: + 66 (0) 43 227 832

Fax.: + 66 (0) 43 227 833

For more detail, please visit at

http://www.ieat.go.th/ieat/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76&Itemid=116&lang=en
(more contacted details are available in each place)
Incentives

Exemption on import duties on machinery;

Corporate income tax exemption for eight years provided that projects with capital investment
of 10 million baht or more (excluding the cost of land and working capital) obtain ISO 9000 or
similar international standard certification within two years of its start-up date, otherwise the
corporate income tax will be reduced by one year;

Exemption of import duty on raw or essential materials used in the manufacturing of export
products for five years;

Deduction from net profit of 25 percent of the projects infrastructure installation or

construction costs in addition to normal depreciation, and such deduction can be made from the net
profit of one or several;

Projects located within industrial estates or promoted industrial zones in 36 provinces including
Krabi, Kamphaeng Phet, Khon Kaen, Chanthaburi, Chai Nat, Chumphon, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai,
Trang, Trat, Tak, Nakhon Ratchsima, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Sawan, Prachuab Khiri Khan,
Prachin Buri, Phangnga, Phattalung, Pichit, Phitsanulok, Phetchaburi, Phetchabun, Mukdahan, Mae
Hong Son, Ranong, LopBuri, Lamphang, Lamphun, Loei, Songkhla, Sa Kaew, Sing Buri, Sukhothai,
Surat Thani, Uttaradit, and Uthai Thani, as well as Laem Chabang Industrial Estate and industrial
estates or promoted industrial zones in Rayong Province(2) are granted the above-mentioned tax
and duty privileges as well as the additional privileges as follows:

Fifty percent reduction of corporate income tax of net profit derived from its investment for
five years after the exemption period.

Double deduction for transportation, electricity and water costs for 10 years from the date of
first revenue derived from promoted activity.

Seventy-five percent import duty reduction of the normal rate on raw or essential materials
used in manufacturing for domestic sales for five years. The Board will give approval for a period of
a year. Similar raw or essential materials to the imports must not be available in the Kingdom in
similar quality and quantity as necessary for the procurement. This incentive is not available to

projects in Laem Chabang Industrial Estate and industrial estates or promoted industrial zones in
Rayong Province.
Tax and Duty

Inside industrial estates/promoted industrial zones+Laem Chabang Industrial Estate and promoted

Privilege

industrial zones in Rayong Province)*

Import duties

Exemption

on machinery
Corporate

8 years

income tax
exemption
50 percent

5 years after the exemption period

reduction of
corporate
income tax
Import duty

Exemption

on raw or
essential
materials used
in
manufacturing
of export
products
Deduction of

Double deduction for 10 years

transportation,
electricity and
water costs
Deduction of
the project
infrastructure
installation

25% deduction from net profit

construction
costs
Import duties

75% reduction for 5 years with yearly approval** (excluding Laem Chabang Industrial Estate and

on raw or

industrial estates/promoted industrial zones in Rayong Province)

essential
materials used
in
manufacturing
products for
domestic scale
*For projects in Laem Chabang Industrial Estates or promoted industrial zones in Rayong Province
application must be submitted by December 31,2014
**Application must be submitted by December 31,2014

Source : Thailand Board of Investment

Investment Privileges from Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (I-EA-T)
I-EA-T FREE ZONE:
ENHANCED INVESTMENT POTENTIAL AND OPPORTUNITY IN AN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
For over three decades, as a state enterprise established under the Industrial Estate Authority of
Thailand Act B.E. 2522 [1979], the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (I-EA-T) has been carrying
out its roles and responsibilities to develop ideal industrial estates perfectly equipped with an
extensive range of infrastructure and facilities, coupled with a full-scale administrative system and
numerous privileges. Based on such favorable attributes, each industrial estate is expected to be a
production base that contributes to the competitiveness of all business operators.
To improve effectiveness and efficiency as a potential and performance-enhancing tool for investors
and operators in industrial estates, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act B.E. 2522 [1979]
was amended and re-enacted as the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act (No.4) B.E. 2550
[2007] to meet the needs of today's dynamic marketplace and obligations under World Trade
Organization (WTO) agreements.
Fundamentals of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act (No.4) B.E. 2550 [2007]
1. Industrial estates are divided into two zones: General Industrial Zone and I-EA-T Free Zone in

lieu of an Export Processing Zone, whereby no export conditions are imposed in accordance with
WTO obligations.
2. The operation of service businesses are allowed in a General Industrial Zone, where service
operators are granted the right to land ownership.
3. Operators in an I-EA-T Free Zone are entitled to additional tax privileges.
4. The administrative process was streamlined to facilitate business operations in an I-EA-T Free
Zone.
5. The process of industrial estate establishment and land allocation was improved to ensure faster
and more convenient implementation.
Enhanced Potential and Opportunity
An investors' potential in operating a business in an industrial estate be it in a General Industrial
Zone or an I-EA-T Free Zone are augmented by a wider spectrum of privileges and facilities that
make each estate an ideal strategic production and service base designed to heighten
competitiveness for both business operators and industrial estate developers.
Investment in General Industrial Zone
Investors in a General Industrial Zone are eligible for following opportunities, options and privileges:
1. Permission to operate service businesses in the General Industrial Zone
I-EA-T provides industrial operators in a General Industrial Zone with comprehensive services
essential for industrial operation such as transportation, warehouses, training centers and clinics
as well as permission to own land required for their operations.
2. Non-Tax privileges for operators in a General Industrial Zone
The right to own land in an industrial estate
The right to bring in foreign skilled workers as well as their spouses or dependents
The right to remit money abroad
Investment in I-EA-T Free Zone
Under the most recent Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act, investors in an I-EA-T Free Zone
are entitled to additional tax privileges and other preferences:
1. Privileges
Operators in an I-EA-T Free Zone are afforded the privilege of exporting products without any
restrictions and with the added convenience of being able to bring merchandise or raw materials into
an I-EA-T Free Zone.

 Supplies taken into an I-EA-T Free Zone are entitled to improved tax and duty privileges.
Tax burden relief for products taken out of an I-EA-T Free Zone for domestic use or consumption.
Contrary to the previous Act, content or raw material components, if produced domestically, are
entitled to tax and duty exemptions.
Operators in a I-EA-T Free Zone remain entitled to privileges indicated in the previous Industrial
Estate Authority of Thailand Act:
Tax privileges including
import/export tax and duty exemptions; value-added tax (VAT) as well as excise tax on machinery,
equipment, components, raw materials and supplies used for the production of goods and other
merchandise
General privileges consisting of the right to own land, bring in technicians, experts, their family
members and dependents, as well as the ability to remit foreign currency to their home countries
2. Operational preferences
Permission to import into Thailand or bring into an I-EA-T Free Zone, merchandise and raw
materials for production, trade or service offering, without any restriction that importation of such
material is limited to business operators.
Permission, for export goods producers, to bring supplies or raw materials into an I-EA-T Free Zone
for manufacturing, mixing, assembling, packing or any other operations, without requiring any import
permits or particular seals or symbols and with exemptions from standard and quality control
requirements contained in any other laws - except those found in the customs law.
Increased Competitiveness of Industrial Estate Developers
The amended Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act was rewritten to increase industrial estate
developer competitiveness, through the following:
The establishment of an I-EA-T Free Zone is now expedited through the issuance of I-EA-T
Announcements instead of Royal Decrees.
The land allocation process is now facilitated by allowing the I-EA-T Governor to grant approval
according to I-EA-T-specified criteria, methods and conditions.
Thailand's Competitive Potential on the Global Arena
The amended Act provides advantages to Thai operators on the global trade stage, through the
following:
Thailand is to earn acceptance and recognition from member nations who also comply with WTO

obligations resulting in a positive impact on trade and investment.

Operators will not encounter any retaliation on issues concerning government-subsidized export
products by the WTO member nations, to which operators export their products.
Trade expansion can take place in accordance with free trade guidelines, propelling Thailand's
economy to greater heights.
Operator and entrepreneur confidence is improved.
Special privileges such as tax breaks are granted by the 150 WTO member nations.
Operators are able to conduct business more effectively as they can select appropriate trade
markets whether to sell products domestically or internationally based on competitive conditions
and thereby enhancing their capabilities for global market expansio

Financial Service
Bank of Thailand, northeastern branch, is located in Khon kaen province. Moreover, all of the
governments financial institutions have their branches in the province, including:
-

Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives

Government Saving Banks

Government Housing Banks

SMEs Banks, EXIM Banks, and

Islamic Bank of Thailand.

There are also the numbers of private financial institutions provincial wide.

Source: Khon Kaen in Brief,

Office of the Governor, Khon Kaen Province

Logistic Providers

Logistics Comp
V Sriprasert Co., Ltd.

Type of service
Goods Transportation

155 Moo 13, Mitrapab Road, Thapra Sub-district, Muang District, Khon Kaen
T.C.S. E-san Transport Co., Ltd.

Goods Transportation

444 Moo 6, Mitrapab Road, Noonsompoon Sub-district, Baan-had SemiDistrict, Khon Kaen Province 40110
RTV Transport Co., Ltd.

Goods Transportation

306-309 Moo 7, Nai Muang Sub-district, Munag District, Khon Kaen Province
40000
Oneway Transportation Co., Ltd.

Transportation

229 Moo 4, Baan Had Sub-district, Semi-district, Khon Kaen Province 40110
King Logistic Co., Ltd.

Agricultural Transportation

596 Moo 16 Maliwan Road, Baan Ped, Muang District, Khon Kaen 40000
Cho Thavee Khon Kaen (1993) Co., Ltd.

Truck Seller

265 Moo 4, Krang Muang Road, Mung Kao Sub-district, Muang District, Khon
Kaen 40000
Kosit Transportation Co., Ltd.

Goods Transportation

331/4 Moo 1, Maliwan Road, Chumpae Sub-district, Chumpae District, Khon

Kaen 40130
Private Carrier

Goods Transportation

1 Moo 1, Waeng Nai Sub-district, Waeng Nai District, Khon Kaen 40230
S K Kiecharoen Transportation Co., Ltd.
95 Moo 1, Chuan Chuen, Nai Muang Sub-district, Muang District, Khon Kaen

Goods Transportation

40000
Dowmahachok Transportation Co., Ltd.

Goods Transportation

299/2-3 Hao nadee Road, Muang Kao Sub-district, Muang District, Khon Kaen
40000
Chrapsiri Transportation 2 Co., Ltd.

Goods Transportation

434/5 Thapra-Kosumpisai Road, Thapra Sub-district, Muang District, Khon

Kaen 40260
Meechai 2007 Transportation Co., Ltd.

Goods Transportation

171 Moo 1, Noosila Sub-district, Noonsila Semi-District, Khon Kaen 40110

Sawangtrai Transportation Co., Ltd.

Transportation

82 Moo 5, Mitrapab Road, Noodaeng Sub-district, Noo Sila Semi-district,

Khon Kaen 40110
Kingkarn Recycle Shop

Transportation

343 Moo 12, Baan Thum Sub-district, Muang District, Khon Kaen 40000
Tang Lieng Ki Co., Ltd.

Goods Transportation

305 / 53 V.I.P. Home, Kokpanpong Village, Baan Pet Sub-district, Muang

District, Khon Kaen 40000
Supapek Co., Ltd

Goods Transportation

305 Moo 3, Khon Kaen-Muljakiri Road, Baan Thum Sub-district, Muang

District, Khon Kaen 40000
Khon Kaen Transportation and Agriculture Co., Ltd.

Goods Transportation

253 Moo 11, Lieng Muang Road, Muang Kao Sub-district, Muang District,
Khon Kaen 40000
Kittiwat Transportation Co., Ltd.

Goods Transportation

38 Moo 8, Haonadee Road, Muang Kao Sub-district, Muang District, Khon

Kaen 40000
Neeracha Transportation Co., Ltd.

Goods Transportation

16 Moo 21, Baan Ped Sub-district, Muang District, Khon Kaen 40000
Sing Thai (1992) Co., Ltd.
205/74, Klang Muang Road, Nai Muang Sub-district, Muang District, Khon
Kaen 40000

Goods Transportation

Business Associations

Association
Khon Kaen Chamber of Commerce

Activity
- Support trade, service, industry,agriculture, finance or general economics

Address:

such as statistics collection, publish news on trade, researches on trade and

711/54 Moo 17, Mitrapap Rd.,

economy, promote tourism, certificate of origin issuance, establishment of

Naimuang, Muang district, Khon Kaen

trade and economy institutions, product museum, trade fairs and arbitration;-

province

- Provide appropriate consultation for the members on trade, service,

Contact number:

industrial, agricultural, financial or general economic issues. And facilitate

Tel.: + 66 (0) 43 324 990 - 1

members in running their businesses;

Fax.: + 66 (0) 42 325 949

- Suggest the government on how to develop the Thai economy;

- Collaborate (for trade issues) between entrepreneurs and the public sector;
Source: Chamber of Commerce Act (2007)

Federation of Thai Industries (Khon

Kaen Chapter)

- Represent industrial entrepreneurs in private sector to coordinate and

facilitate policies and implementation between private and public sectors;

Address:

- Support and develop industrial sector;

711/54 Moo 17, Mitrapap Rd.,

- Study and solve problems in the Industries;

Naimuang, Muang district, Khon Kaen

- Support and encourage study, researches, trainings and publish academic

province
Contact number:
Tel.: + 66 (0) 43 227 832
Fax.: + 66 (0) 43 227 833

document and industry-related technology;

- Qualify products and issue the Certificate of Origin and/ or Quality
Certificates;
- Encourage industrialists to exchange opinions to benefit the industries;
- Suggest members to abide by the industrial laws;
Source: Federation of Thai Industries Act (1987)