For many years, Rayong has held the title of the province with the highest Gross Provincial Product (GPP per capita) in the country. The next step for Rayong is to become a major industrial city in Thailand, bolstered by mega-projects like the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and the introduction of Origin Smart City, a pioneering smart community project in Rayong. This article will explore Rayong's readiness as an industrial city.

The Value of Being an Industrial City: The Core Economy of the Country

According to the latest data from the National Economic and Social Development Office for the year 2021, Rayong province has the highest Gross Provincial Product per capita (GPP per capita) at 904,857 baht per year. The eastern region is also the highest in total production in the country, second only to Bangkok and its vicinity. Rayong's industrial sector contributes 79.15% of its production structure, valued at approximately 756,007 million baht.

When examining the industrial product value of Rayong compared to the total industrial output of the country, Rayong accounts for 39.47% of the eastern region's industrial value and 14.49% of the national industrial value. The highest proportion of industry types is from manufacturing, valued at 465,160 million baht (49%), followed by mining and quarrying at 217,352 million baht (23%), electricity, gas, and air conditioning systems at 65,627 million baht (7%), and water supply and sewage systems at 7,858 million baht (1%). This reflects the significant role of Rayong's industrial sector in the national industrial value.

Exploring Rayong's Industrial Sector

Delving into the details of Rayong's industrial sector by factory type and area, there are 12 industrial estates in Rayong, housing a total of 1,213 factories, making it a hub of industrial employment. Additionally, there are 1,984 factories outside industrial estates, engaged in general manufacturing such as concrete production, metal processing, and rubber or plastic processing. These are concentrated in Rayong City, Nikhom Phatthana, Pluak Daeng, Klaeng, and Ban Khai districts, along with 85 factories in the area under Section 30. In total, Rayong has over 3,282 factories with registered or circulating capital of up to 1,162,572 million baht.

Rayong: Demand Potential Comparable to Bangkok (Demand in Rayong's Industrial Sector)

Being a province with an industrial value of 756,007 million baht per year certainly reflects its importance as a job source for the country. With 3,282 factories, Rayong provides employment for over 334,615 people, especially in industrial estates and factories outside industrial estates.

Factories in industrial estates, numbering around 1,213, are mostly large companies or multinational corporations engaged in various heavy industries, offering high wages. According to job postings on jobthai.com, the salary for mid-level personnel in Rayong ranges from 30,000 to 160,000 baht per month.

For factories outside industrial estates, most employ skilled workers and laborers, with 122,614 Thai workers and over 2,116 foreign experts and technicians, reflecting the high demand across various industrial sectors throughout Rayong.

Exploring the Origin Smart City Realm

Origin Smart City Rayong is a mixed-use project comprising comprehensive residential options including condominiums, community malls, a lifestyle hub, co-working spaces, and hotels, situated on over 24 rai at the corner of Nern Samli intersection. It serves as a connection point between job sources and the city, allowing for easy access to the city center, just 5 km from the Map Ta Phut industrial estate, about 10 km from downtown Rayong, and 30 km from U-Tapao International Airport.

The project is surrounded by numerous amenities, including shopping centers like Central Plaza, Robinson, Big C, Tesco Lotus, Makro, Home Pro, and Index Living Mall, as well as lifestyle destinations like Passione Shopping Destination and The Ozone Lifestyle Mall.

It is also close to various hospitals, such as Bangkok Rayong Hospital, Mongkut Rayong Hospital, Rayong Hospital, Chularat Rayong Hospital, and Chalermphrakiat Rayong Hospital (Map Ta Phut). Additionally, it is near government centers and educational institutions, providing easy access to essential services.

Origin Smart City Rayong: Beyond a Living Platform Concept

The project is developed from the concept of “Beyond a Living Platform” to create a superior living platform in every dimension, a smart city that supports a comprehensive lifestyle with innovative living solutions, becoming a new landmark and lifestyle hub in a quality society that goes beyond every need, every lifestyle, and a future that can be defined in this smart city.

Defining... a Perfect Life fulfills every lifestyle need of the future with a mixed-use smart living platform, equipped with superior amenities that connect all aspects of life comprehensively, diverse with facilities in a quality society under the Smart City concept that prioritizes the utmost convenience for residents in every aspect.

Defining... a Smart Life as a model smart city management based on three smart axes, utilizing living technology, clean energy, and a quality urban society to become a large lifestyle hub and a new CBD in the heart of Rayong province, pioneering a golden location for the national economy welcoming the EEC, aiming to become the province with the highest per capita income in Thailand, offering value in every dimension for a smarter life.

Defining... a More Agile Life allows every destination to be achievable as you define, connecting all routes in a potential location adjacent to Sukhumvit Road, linking to the underpass at Nern Nam Si intersection, just minutes away from Map Ta Phut industrial estate and U-Tapao International Airport, creating a Smart Community in the new urban center of the EEC Rayong, integrating innovation and intelligence into every aspect of life in one place (One-Stop Service), providing agility that ensures you never miss any life opportunities.

The Origin Smart City Rayong project is developed under the “3 SMARTs” concept, enhancing the living and lifestyle of local residents with a living platform that enables intelligent life management, incorporating technology and innovation to facilitate various dimensions of life through three main axes:

1. SMART TECH: Smart Innovations for Living

Utilizing technology and innovation in daily life through wireless communication systems and the Internet of Things connected to mobile applications, allowing you to control various systems within your home and common areas at your fingertips, including:

4 Home Automation smart technologies to manage personal spaces at your fingertips:

  • Digital Door Lock: Control door locking via an application.
  • Motion Sensor Night Light: Automatically turns on/off lights when you walk past the sensor, enhancing convenience and safety in low-light areas.
  • Lighting Control: Control lights in the living room, kitchen, and bathroom via smartphone.
  • Air Control: Control and adjust air conditioning temperature via an application.

6 Facility Intelligence: Smart technology for common areas, leading to a new lifestyle in a smart platform:

  • Smart Security: Advanced safety technology innovations such as VDO Door Phone, Auto Barrier Gate, Plate Recognition, and CCTV systems.
  • VR Fitness: A new dimension of exercise with Virtual Reality technology, allowing you to choose to work out anywhere in the world.
  • Wifi Common Area: Unlimited internet access throughout common areas.
  • Smart Mirror: Smart mirror technology with Scene Setting Report to provide information such as weather temperature, dust levels, and traffic reports.
  • Wireless Charging: Wireless smartphone charging stations in common areas.
  • Smart Locker: Smart locker technology controlled via a mobile application, available for 24-hour reservations.

2. SMART ECO: A New City of Clean Energy for a Better Quality of Life

A model city for renewable energy “ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM” focuses on efficient energy management to create clean energy spaces throughout this Smart City, enhancing the quality of life for residents and maximizing the benefits of energy use. The project incorporates energy management innovations, including:

- Solar Cell: Electricity generated from sunlight, a clean energy source that never runs out. In the common areas of Origin Smart City Rayong, solar energy can be harnessed to save on common electricity costs and reduce global warming.

- Smart Shelter: Smart stations that generate solar energy through solar cells, equipped with smart screens to check traffic conditions, temperature, weather, and PM 2.5 dust levels, along with “Wireless Charger” points for smartphones and bike-sharing facilities.

- EV Charger: Electric vehicle charging stations serving as battery chargers for cars within the “Smart City” area.

- Smart LAMP Sensor: An automatic lighting system that turns on/off lights in common areas through sensors, helping to save electricity and reduce common area costs.

3. SMART COMMUNITY: The New Landmark and Final Piece of the Origin Smart City Rayong Puzzle

The Smart City platform aims to elevate living standards by providing comprehensive services (One-Stop Services) that are continuously developed into a more complete shape, including:

- A 5-story community mall featuring various health-related retail shops and restaurants.

- An Intercontinental Hotel Group property, Holiday Inn, an 8-story hotel with 204 rooms, offering complete amenities such as a lap pool, fitness center, private garden, recreational area, and the largest banquet hall in Rayong for business and tourist clients.

- Private parking services with a capacity of over 200 vehicles, equipped with security systems and shuttle services within the Smart City.

Within the Origin Smart City Rayong project, there are currently three launched condominium projects and two more planned for the future, establishing Origin as a major player in developing projects in the EEC zone of Rayong.

The Kensington Rayong project features 4 low-rise buildings with a total of 697 units, starting at 1.59 million baht, currently completed and ready for occupancy. The project's highlight is its resort-style design that connects with nature, providing a serene atmosphere and complete amenities to enhance daily relaxation.

Notting Hill Rayong is a 34-story high-rise condominium with 537 units. The project highlights include extensive common areas that support various activities, along with two additional floors of sky facilities for 360-degree views. The project is completed and ready for occupancy, with current selling prices starting at 2.29 million baht.

The Hampton Suites Rayong is a service residence in the form of an investment property that grants ownership rights, ensuring guaranteed returns for investors. This 30-story high-rise condominium offers 5-star hotel standard services and is currently under construction, expected to be completed in 2024.

Kensington Rayong: A Great Place to Live and Invest

Kensington Rayong is a resort-style condominium with a lush atmosphere, featuring a long swimming pool in the center courtyard, green gardens, and outdoor seating areas, creating a resort-like experience every day. The common areas are fully equipped with a fitness center, swimming pool, co-working space, and a rooftop garden with a bar for social gatherings.

The project focuses on small units, offering 1 Bedroom and 1 Bedroom Plus options ranging from 23.20 to 36.90 square meters. Despite the smaller size, the layout is well-designed for comfortable living. The highlight unit is the 1 Bedroom Plus, sized 35.70-36.90 square meters, featuring a wide layout that separates functional areas, with a closed kitchen accessible through sliding doors for convenience. The bedroom is versatile, allowing for the possibility of an additional room, and the bathroom has dual access from both the bedroom and common area for added privacy.

Kensington Rayong starts at 1.59 million baht, making it a valuable project at an affordable price, with complete amenities and functional living spaces. Whether for personal residence or investment, it offers comfort for individuals or couples without feeling cramped, and the investment potential is strong, with rental rates ranging from 6,500 to 8,000 baht per month.

Notting Hill Rayong: The Most Luxurious Condominium in Rayong

Notting Hill Rayong is a 33-story high-rise condominium, completed and ready for occupancy. The project stands out with its distinctive building design, currently the tallest condominium in Rayong, featuring fully decorated common areas and sky facilities for activities while enjoying breathtaking views of the skyline and sea, including a sky lounge, sky business lounge, panoramic sky pool, fitness center, game room, theater room, co-kitchen, meeting room, co-working space, and roof garden.

The project emphasizes small units, offering seven different layouts to suit various lifestyles, including 1 Bedroom types B1 (22.30 - 24.00 Sq.m.), B2, B3 (26.70-28.30 Sq.m.), B4 (26.00 Sq.m.), 1 Bedroom Smart Walk-in Closet type B5 (28.30-30.20 Sq.m.), and 1 Bedroom Plus types BP1 (33.80 - 34.80 Sq.m.), BP2 (33.40 Sq.m.), and BP3 (31.30 Sq.m.).

Notting Hill Rayong is ideal for those seeking a condominium with complete amenities, luxurious common areas, and numerous functions, wanting to relax while enjoying beautiful high-rise views.

The Hampton Suites Rayong: The Only Service Residence in Rayong

The Hampton Suites Rayong is a service residence offering 5-star hotel standard services, designed as an investment property managed by Hampton Hotel and Residence Co., Ltd. (HAMPTON HOTEL & RESIDENCE), a company with over 20 years of experience in managing hotels and serviced apartments.

Investors purchase units with ownership titles, granting management rights to the Investment Property program for a period of 10+10 years (with conditions for a 10-year contract extension). The HAMPTON HOTEL & RESIDENCE team manages everything from tenant sourcing, rent collection, room decoration or repairs to ensure units are in good condition for rental, distributing returns to investor owners, and even voting in the condominium juristic person.

Investors only need to receive dividends quarterly without the hassle of managing tenants themselves. Income comes from rent in some units that contribute to average returns across all units. Even if only 80% of the units are rented, this program averages the income from all units and pays dividends to all investors, ensuring that you receive dividends regardless of whether your unit is rented or not. This differs from traditional investment programs where a lack of tenants leads to immediate income loss, allowing investors to receive continuous returns, with guaranteed returns of 5% in the first three years and projected returns of 5-9% in years four to ten.

*Investment carries risks; investors should study information before making decisions.

The Hampton Suites Rayong is a 29-story high-rise condominium with 452 units, offering 5-star hotel standard services that exceed typical serviced residences, including concierge services, housekeeping, room service, hotel service equipment, kitchen equipment, restaurant, lifestyle, wellness club, and spa & beauty services.

The project features a wide range of amenities catering to both work and relaxation, supporting business discussions and meetings in the business center/meeting room, as well as a swimming pool, fitness center, spa & massage room, sky lounge, and rooftop outdoor theater.

The Hampton Suites Rayong offers various room types ranging from 26.10 to 50.90 square meters, catering to all living arrangements, whether for individuals, couples, or families of 2-3 people.

Investment Opportunities in Origin Smart City Rayong

Rayong's status as a major industrial city attracts demand for housing from employees and executives working in industrial estates, as well as investors both Thai and foreign. Apartments, serviced apartments, and condominiums are in high demand among these groups, including those in Origin Smart City Rayong, thanks to its prime location near the Map Ta Phut industrial estate and major roads, making travel convenient. The Kensington Rayong and Notting Hill Rayong projects are particularly appealing to tenants. Currently, rental prices for 1 Bedroom units sized 24 - 31 square meters range from 7,000 to 11,000 baht per month, while 1 Bedroom Plus units sized 31 - 36.9 square meters rent for 10,000 to 15,000 baht per month, depending on the condition and readiness of the units.

Origin Smart City is a mixed-use smart city project that supports a comprehensive lifestyle with technology tailored to modern living, situated in a prime location in the heart of Rayong, marking it as a new landmark worth watching.

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