The government plans to host a roadshow in Japan's Fukuoka prefecture to attract local investors to the much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Duangjai Asawachintachit, secretary-general for the Board of Investment (BoI), said a delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, Prime Minister's Office Minister Kobsak Pootrakool and Deputy Industry Minister Somchai Harnhirun will visit Japan for three days starting tomorrow and meet with the Japanese government about business cooperation.
"We aim to invite Japanese investors to our S-curve project in the EEC scheme, as we strongly believe this project will be a milestone in driving the economy," she said.
The 10 targeted S-curve industries are next-generation cars; smart electronics; affluent, medical and wellness tourism; agriculture and biotechnology; food; robotics for industry; logistics and aviation; biofuels and biochemicals; digital; and medical services.
Ms Duangjai said the government will hold a seminar entitled "The Opportunity Thailand" for Japanese investors.
Mr Somkid will make the main speech at the seminar, focusing on Thailand as a key driver of regional economic growth, while Mr Kobsak will speak about the measures set up to facilitate foreign investment in Thailand.
Ms Duangjai said roughly 500 firms have registered to attend the seminar.
The event will host a business matching segment to connect Thailand and Japanese firms, focused on the food and digital sectors.
Moreover, the government will meet with Japan's largest companies in the Internet of Things sector with the aim of inviting related firms to invest in smart factories, smart farming and healthcare.
Ms Duangjai said the government plans to meet with firms in the Kyushu Economic Federation and invite them to invest in the automation and robotics sectors in EEC provinces.
Officials will also visit the Yaskawa Electric Corporation's robot village.
The EEC scheme is located in three eastern provinces: Rayong, Chon Buri and Chachoengsao.
The BoI will focus on attracting EEC investment from Japan, China, South Korea, the US and Europe.
