Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ) was established in 2007 by Chinese private company and the Lao government. The zone covered 3000 hectares under a 99-year land lease agreement. GTSEZ shall be developed into new urban center and tourism, while protecting national culture, environment and enhancing trading activities along the border of Laos with Thailand, Myanmar and China. Potential investment activities of the zone are tourism, cross-border trade and entertainment.
- GTSEZ is located in Bokeo Province. The zone is located along the Mekong River in the Golden Triangle area where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet. It is also close to the Chinese border. The zone’s location enables investors to access large consumer and labor markets in neighbouring countries.
- The zone is strategically located in the Great Mekong Subregion (GMS) North-South Economic Corridor through which the North is
connected to Southern China (Yunnan Province) by land via R3A Route and the South is connected to the Laem Chabang Seaport in
Southern part of Thailand.
Project Calling for Investment:
- Agricultural products processing manufacture.
- Trading center including duty free shops, schools, hotels, restaurants, hospitals and others.
- ASEAN-China cultural tourism center.
- Real Estate.
- Bank/Financial Institutions.
- Warehouse and logistics center.
Reference by Investment Promotion Department.