
Among the approved projects are a 500-rai Bt300-million industrial estate in Khon Kaen and a Bt382.9 million garment factory of NB Apparel Co Ltd in Nongbua Lamphoo which will hire 2,025 workers. Bua Sommai Biomass will also invest Bt490 million in a biomass power plant in Roi Et.
Yet, the Khon Kaen BOI Office admitted that the number of applications declined in line with economic conditions.