New Smart City in Huay Yai, Pattaya
New Smart City in Huay Yai: Transforming Pattaya’s Real Estate Future
Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is gearing up for one of its most ambitious developments yet — a world-class smart city near Huay Yai, just a short drive from Pattaya. This megaproject is poised tor eshape urban living, drive economic growth, and create new real estate opportunities throughout the region.
What Is the EEC Smart City Project?
The smart city project — also referred to as EEC Business Centre & Smart Livable City, EEC Capital City, or informally as “Bangkok 2” — is a large-scale urban development in Huay Yai Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. The new city is part of the broader Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) strategy, which promotes high-value industries, advanced infrastructure, and sustainable growth in eastern Thailand.
The total development area is 14,619 rai (about 2,340hectares), with a projected investment of approximately 1.34 trillion baht (about USD 36–40 billion) and a long-term timeline extending to 2037.
How Is the Smart City Being Developed?
Phase 1: 2025–2030
The first stage focuses on approximately 5,795 rai of land. Key priorities include:
· Foundational infrastructure
· Central business district (CBD)
· Healthcare, wellness, and precision medicinefacilities
· Mixed-use residential and commercial zones
· Offices, retail, and convention centers
Phase 1 also emphasizes connectivity and accessibility to major projects like U-Tapao International Airport and future high-speed rail links.
Project Goals
The government plans for this smart city to become one of the top 10 smart, livable cities in the world by 2037, setting a new benchmark for Thailand’s urban development.
What Makes This Smart City Special?
This isn’t just another urban project — the idea is to create a fully integrated, future-ready city focused on sustainability, innovation, and quality of life. Some key features include:
Smart & Sustainable Design
- Digital and telecommunication infrastructure
- Advanced public services and mobility networks
- Green space covering roughly 30% of the city
Diverse Economic Sectors
The smart city will attract high-value sectors including:
- Regional offices and financial services
- Precision and future healthcare
- International education and research
- Tourism, sports, and leisure
- Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) industries
- Residential and mixed-use developments
Population & Jobs
Upon completion, the city could support 350,000 residents and 200,000 new jobs, further driving demand for housing, retail, and services.
Why Huay Yai and Pattaya Matter?
Huay Yai’s location near Pattaya offers strategicadvantages:
· Close proximity to U-Tapao International Airport
· Easy access to Highway 331
· Connected to national infrastructure like high-speed rail and logistics hubs
· Near Thailand’s premier tourism destination —Pattaya
This convergence of infrastructure, lifestyle, and economic planning makes the area especially attractive for real estate investors.
What does it Mean for Pattaya Real Estate?
Rising Demand for Property
The smart city project will likely increase demand for:
· Villas and houses in Huay Yai and East Pattaya
· Residential plots and land investments
· High-quality condos for professionals and long-term residents
· Commercial property near transport and mixed-use hubs
Attractive for Investors & Residents
With improved employment opportunities and infrastructure, more people will consider living, working, and investing in the Pattaya-Huay Yai corridor — not just for holidays but as a long-term urban and lifestyle destination.
Balanced Perspective
It’s important to note:
· The smart city project is still in phased development
· Many elements are in planning, PPP(public-private partnership) preparation, and early infrastructure design stages
· Real estate decisions should consider fundamentals — location, infrastructure progress, demand drivers
This means you should view rising interest as a long-term trend, not just short-term speculation.
Final Thoughts
The new smart city near Huay Yai represents a transformational investment in eastern Thailand’s future — one that will help reshape the Pattaya region into a global hub for business, innovation, sustainability, and urban living.
At Keystone Property, we will continue to track infrastructure developments, investment opportunities, and real estate trends to help you make informed decisions.
If you’d like a market forecast, best investment zones around the smart city, or land price trends, just let us know— we’re here to support your success.
