WHA Group focuses on developing modern and environmentally friendly industrial estates by utilizing technology for efficient management. With the concept of "Smart ECO Industrial Estate," all of WHA Group's industrial estates are among the top choices for leading manufacturers from around the world to establish their production bases. The estates are characterized by robust infrastructure and the use of world-class digital technology and innovations, which support smooth operations in manufacturing, logistics, and other businesses, as well as environmental control through renewable energy use and management of water and industrial wastewater treatment. This is complemented by strategic locations along Thailand's eastern coastline, which serves as the country's industrial hub attracting substantial investments from around the globe.

Recently, Haier Appliance Manufacturer (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a leading global electrical appliance brand, laid the foundation stone for a new comprehensive air conditioning manufacturing plant worth over 10 billion baht at WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate 3 (WHA ESIE3) in Chonburi province. Once completed, this plant will become Haier's largest air conditioning manufacturing base in Southeast Asia, producing for distribution in Thailand and exporting worldwide. Currently, investments within WHA's industrial estates comprise 31% automotive and parts, 18% consumer goods, and 10% electronics and electrical appliances.

Ms. Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, Chairwoman of the Executive Board and CEO of WHA Corporation Public Company Limited, stated, "The decision by a world-class company like Haier Appliance Manufacturer (Thailand) to choose WHA's industrial estate as part of its production expansion plan in Thailand not only elevates the standards of electrical appliance manufacturing in the country but also reflects confidence in WHA Group's management standards, which are well-equipped with infrastructure and environmental management to support one of the best new-age industries in the world. Currently, it serves as a specialized industrial hub in various sectors from leading manufacturers worldwide, including future automotive and automotive components, electronics, consumer goods, plastics and polymers, energy, construction materials, logistics, and aerospace."

Mr. Pajongwit Pongsivapai, CEO of WHA Industrial Development Public Company Limited, added, "Currently, WHA Industrial Development or WHAID is developing 13 industrial estates in Thailand and Vietnam, covering a total area of over 77,600 rai, including both developed and developing estates. Most of the areas are located in the Eastern Economic Corridor, equipped with comprehensive utility services, including electricity, industrial water supply, and wastewater treatment services. We are pioneers of the Smart ECO Industrial Estate concept, which caters to factories focused on modern automation with advanced technology and innovations that meet global standards, such as Haier's air conditioning manufacturing plant."

WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate 3 (WHA ESIE3) is strategically located on Thailand's eastern coastline, covering a total area of 2,198 rai. It boasts a prime location that allows for convenient and quick access to major economic and transportation hubs, being just 131 kilometers from Bangkok, 109 kilometers from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 46 kilometers from Laem Chabang Deep Sea Port, and 10 kilometers from the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate in Rayong. WHAID employs cutting-edge technology to enhance management efficiency through an intelligent system that covers operations in eight areas: disaster monitoring and alerting, water management, energy management and green energy sourcing, waste management, safety systems, transportation systems, information technology systems, and building construction systems. The development and management operations aim to maximize customer benefits and production efficiency while being environmentally friendly, in line with the company's mission: WHA: WE SHAPE THE FUTURE.

Haier has been the world's number one electrical appliance brand for 15 consecutive years. This significant investment in Thailand reflects the commitment and cooperation between China and Thailand to drive sustainable international economic growth, as well as advancing Haier's vision to grow as a globally recognized electrical appliance brand.