Chinese investors will expand their investment in the region in line with the Chinese government's BRI, which aims to strengthen the country's trade route along 65 countries, said Citibank Thailand country head Tibor Pandi. "As a China-focused company, Citibank will profit enormously from the policy, which will encourage Chinese investment in Asean and Thailand," he said. The growing number of investors in Thailand and Asean represents an opportunity for Citi to increase its customer base," said Mr Pandi. Chinese investment in Thailand and Asean is largely directed towards infrastructure projects like roads and railways. Chokedee Kaewsang, deputy secretary of the Thai Board of Investment, said Chinese investors are interested in the EEC project.

Source: Bangkok Post December 15, 2017 00:11 UTC