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Chonburi industrial & logistics market: Laem Chabang, Amata & the Sriracha estates

Chonburi is the anchor province of the Eastern Economic Corridor, home to Laem Chabang, Thailand's largest deep-sea port, and long-established IEAT estates including Amata City Chonburi and the Sriracha/Bo Win manufacturing cluster. Builds on our national industrial & warehouse overview. General information only, never paid placement.

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By Kirby Scofield
Founder of BAANLYY · International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist
Last updated 5 July 2026 · Last reviewed 5 July 2026

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Chonburi is the EEC's most established industrial base — Laem Chabang handles the bulk of Thailand's containerized export cargo, Amata City Chonburi anchors decades of automotive, auto-parts and electronics manufacturing, and smaller estates around Sriracha and Bo Win fill out the corridor. Grade A warehouse and factory space leases per-sqm/month and generally prices at a premium to neighboring Rayong and Chachoengsao given the maturity of the infrastructure; foreign-owned companies with BOI-promoted activity inside a licensed estate can generally hold freehold land title.

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Chonburi's industrial estates, one by one

All of this sits within the broader Eastern Economic Corridor (Chonburi, Rayong, Chachoengsao) — Chonburi is the corridor's most mature and densely developed industrial province, with Pattaya functioning as the corridor's main residential and hospitality hub. See our Pattaya industrial deep dive for the U-Tapao air-logistics angle on the same corridor.

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Warehouse & logistics park types in Chonburi

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Why manufacturers default to Chonburi first

Of the three EEC provinces, Chonburi has the longest track record: Amata City Chonburi and the surrounding estates have hosted automotive and electronics manufacturing for decades, giving tenants a deeper pool of skilled labor, established supplier networks and mature utility infrastructure than newer estates further into Rayong or Chachoengsao. Direct proximity to Laem Chabang — rather than trucking finished goods a longer distance to port — is the other structural advantage, particularly for export-heavy manufacturers. That maturity comes with a trade-off: available land inside the best-located Chonburi estates is scarcer and generally priced higher than comparable space in Rayong, which is why some newer, larger-footprint projects increasingly evaluate both provinces side by side.

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Rent, lease terms & typical costs

As a general pattern rather than a live quote: Grade A ready-built and build-to-suit space inside Amata City Chonburi and the Laem Chabang Industrial Estate has historically sat toward the upper end of the Eastern Seaboard rent range, given established infrastructure, port proximity and estate service quality, with smaller or unlicensed stock along the Sriracha-Bo Win corridor priced lower. Rent is quoted per square metre per month, with estate common-area or service charges typically billed separately — always confirm whether a quoted figure is net or all-in before comparing sites. Deposit plus advance rent at signing is standard practice, consistent with office and retail leasing norms elsewhere in Thailand. These are directional patterns, not current figures — for actual rent quotes and availability, work from a licensed commercial or industrial agent's latest Eastern Seaboard market report.

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Foreign ownership & BOI considerations for industrial land

Standalone industrial or commercial land in Chonburi outside a licensed estate generally falls under the standard restriction on foreign land ownership, meaning a foreign-owned company typically needs a long-term lease or a Thai-majority corporate structure to occupy it directly. Amata City Chonburi, the Laem Chabang Industrial Estate and the smaller Sriracha/Bo Win/Panthong estates serve the province specifically — inside a licensed estate, a foreign-owned company operating a BOI-promoted activity can generally hold freehold title to the land it occupies under the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act, sidestepping the general restriction. Eligibility depends on the specific activity and incentive tier, so confirm current criteria directly with the Board of Investment and have a Thai-qualified lawyer review the estate license agreement or lease before signing. Full detail on IEAT estates, Free Zone status and BOI incentive tiers is covered on the national industrial overview.

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Frequently asked

Why is Chonburi the center of Thailand's industrial and logistics market?Chonburi is the anchor province of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and hosts Laem Chabang, Thailand's largest deep-sea container port, along with some of the country's oldest and largest IEAT-licensed industrial estates — including Amata City Chonburi (formerly Amata Nakorn) near Amphoe Phanthong, and a cluster of estates around Sriracha and Bo Win. That combination of port access, established estate infrastructure and decades of automotive and electronics manufacturing investment makes Chonburi the default first stop for most manufacturers and logistics operators evaluating the EEC, ahead of neighboring Rayong and Chachoengsao.
What's the difference between Laem Chabang and Amata City Chonburi?They serve different roles within the same province. Laem Chabang, on the coast near Sriracha, is Thailand's largest deep-sea port and the adjoining Laem Chabang Industrial Estate is built around port-linked logistics, container freight stations and bonded/Free Zone warehousing. Amata City Chonburi sits further inland near Amphoe Phanthong and Amphoe Mueang, and is one of Thailand's largest diversified manufacturing estates — automotive, auto-parts, electronics and consumer goods production alongside supporting warehouse space. Many tenants use both: manufacturing at Amata City Chonburi, with finished goods trucked to Laem Chabang for export.
What's a typical rent range for warehouse or factory space in Chonburi?Rent varies by estate, building grade and specification, so treat any figure as a rough planning estimate rather than a quote. As a general pattern, Grade A ready-built and build-to-suit space inside licensed estates close to Laem Chabang and Amata City Chonburi has historically commanded a premium over older or unlicensed stock further from port and expressway access, reflecting Chonburi's status as the EEC's most established industrial base. Always request current quotes from a licensed commercial or industrial agent — CBRE, JLL, Colliers and Knight Frank Thailand publish periodic Eastern Seaboard industrial market reports that are a better source for current figures than any fixed number here.
Can a foreign company own industrial land in Chonburi?It depends on the structure and location, exactly as elsewhere in Thailand. Standalone commercial or industrial land outside a licensed estate generally falls under the standard restriction on foreign land ownership, meaning a foreign-owned company typically needs a long-term lease or a Thai-majority corporate structure. Land inside a licensed IEAT estate is different — a foreign-owned company operating a BOI-promoted activity inside an estate like Amata City Chonburi or Laem Chabang Industrial Estate can generally hold freehold title, per the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act. Eligibility depends on the specific activity and estate, so confirm estate-by-estate with the Board of Investment and IEAT.
Where can I find current, licensed Chonburi industrial listings?BAANLYY's national industrial overview and this Chonburi deep dive are educational — for current listings and live quotes, work with a licensed commercial or industrial agent covering the Chonburi/Eastern Seaboard corridor. Our expat services directory lists vetted property lawyers who can review estate license agreements or leases once you've shortlisted space.
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General information only — not investment, legal or tax advice. Industrial rents, estate rules and foreign land-ownership provisions in Chonburi change over time and depend on the specific activity and structure involved; verify current requirements with the Board of Investment, IEAT or a licensed Thai lawyer before relying on them. BAANLYY never takes paid placement.

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