Thailand scraps new economic zones and plans regional linkups

Bangkok to focus on infrastructure in border towns over industrial parks

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A sign showing the road leading to Thailand near Dawei in southern Myanmar where a special economic zone has been built. 

APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- The Thai government is revamping its special economic zone strategy and pushing for links with those in neighboring countries, hoping to improve access within the region and secure tariff-free entrance for its goods into the European Union.

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