The Northeastern Economic Corridor (Abrv: NEEC – Bioeconomy Thai: ระเบียงเศรษฐกิจพิเศษภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ) is a special economic zone in Thailand that covers four provinces: Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Nong Khai.
It is expected to serve as a new bio-industry base of the country, with modern technology implemented throughout the production chain.
[2] The NEEC focuses on developing a bioeconomy, specifically in the cultivation and production of rice, tapioca, and sugar cane.
The NEEC comprises the provinces of Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Nong Khai.
[5] The cabinet acknowledged and approved the identification of the NEEC as a special economic zone during a meeting on September 20, 2022.