Since 1981 the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has defined Laem Chabang as a target area for the development into a new urban community by constructing and developing infrastructure and public utilities to support the expansion of the community resulting from the development. Industry by carrying out the construction of an international deep sea port. Industrial estates for export. Construction of the Laem Chabang Port. Railway to connect with the Bangkok-Sattahip Port Railway. Realisation of Laem Chabang Community Housing Building.
According to the Eastern Seaboard Development Project the area consists of the whole Thung Sukhla subdistrict and some areas of Surasak subdistrict, Nong Kham subdistrict, Bueng subdistrict and Bang Lamung subdistrict. Development of the port complex started in 1988. The container port was completed in 1991. By raising the status of some areas of Ao Udom sanitation district (sukhaphiban), Laem Chabang subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon), Si Racha district and Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province was established, announced in the Government Gazette, book 108, issue 211, dated 4 December 1991, effective from 3 January 1992. To be a local government organization that controls and enforces the urban development plan. As well as being an agency that provides social services to the community. Conduct business of various industries with the people to rule and take care. Upholding their localities according to the municipal system. Subsequently Laem Chabang city municipality (thesaban nakhon) was established on 24 May 2010.[3]
The area of Laem Chabang city municipality is generally coastal and is located on the east of Gulf of Thailand about 120 km (75 mi) from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 30 km (19 mi) south of Chonburi, 25 km (16 mi) north of Pattaya and 60 km (37 mi) from Map Ta Phut and covers an area of 109.65 km2 (42.34 sq mi) of which 88.59 km2 (34.20 sq mi) land area and 21.06 km2 (8.13 sq mi) water surface (sea).[7] It is in the development zone under the Eastern Seaboard Development Project, consists of a commercial port, industrial estate centers, playgrounds, sports fields, etc.
Laem Chabang borders to the north: Surasak subdistrict (tambon), Si Racha district (amphoe), Chonburi province (changwat), east: subdistricts Nong Kham and Bueng, Si Racha district, Chonburi province, south: Bang Lamung subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province, west: Gulf of Thailand.
Climate
Laem Chabang city has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification category Aw). Winters are dry and warm. Temperatures rise until May. Monsoon season runs from May through October, with heavy rain and somewhat cooler temperatures during the day, although nights remain warm. Weather station Laem Chabang, climate data from 1981 to 2010: The maximum temperature is 39.0 °C (102.2 °F) in January and the minimum temperature is 14.0 °C (57.2 °F) in December. The maximum average temperature is 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) in April and the minimum average temperature is 22.0 °C (71.6 °F) in December. Annual rainfall is 1,151 millimeter (45.3 inch).[8]
Climate data for Laem Chabang (1981–2010, extremes 1992-present)
Source 2: Office of Water Management and Hydrology, Royal Irrigation Department (sun and humidity)[10]
Administration
The administration of Laem Chabang city municipality is responsible for a land area that covers 88.59 km2 (34.20 sq mi) of which 72.56 km2 (28.02 sq mi) in Si Racha district, Chonburi province (82%) and 16.03 km2 (6.19 sq mi) in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province (18%).[7] Consists of five subdistricts, 24 villages, 88,271 people in 79,703 households (following House Registration Office).[1]
The latent population, who came to work in various establishments, without moving house registration is approximately 60,000 people.[11]
Laem Chabang city minicipality with subdistricts
District
Subdistrict
Village
People
H.holds
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Moo1
2,871
1,463
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Moo2
1,134
1,360
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Moo3
1,819
665
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Moo4
15
40
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Moo5
678
1,096
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Moo6
7,472
5,731
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Moo7
3,503
3,926
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Moo8
3,452
3,725
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Moo9
4,967
6,959
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Moo10
8,379
8,307
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Moo11
4,203
2,904
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Moo12
3,087
2,316
Si Racha
Thung Sukhla
Subtotal
41,580
38,492
Si Racha
Nong Kham
Moo11
11,716
13,926
Si Racha
Nong Kham
Subtotal
11,716
13,926
District
Subdistrict
Village
People
H.holds
Si Racha
Surasak
Moo3
3,068
2,229
Si Racha
Surasak
Moo9
1,946
1,265
Si Racha
Surasak
Subtotal
5,014
3,494
Si Racha
Bueng
Moo1
3,403
1,964
Si Racha
Bueng
Moo5
3,259
1,695
Si Racha
Bueng
Moo9
2,881
1,250
Si Racha
Bueng
Moo10
5,954
3,725
Si Racha
Bueng
Subtotal
15,497
8,634
Bang Lamung
Bang Lamung
Moo4
3,351
2,257
Bang Lamung
Bang Lamung
Moo6
3,238
6,428
Bang Lamung
Bang Lamung
Moo7
1,329
656
Bang Lamung
Bang Lamung
Moo8
5,684
5,539
Bang Lamung
Bang Lamung
Moo9
862
277
Bang Lamung
Bang Lamung
Subtotal
14,464
15,157
TOTAL
88,271
79,703
Logo
The city logo shows a ship, which symbolizes an international commercial port, the chimney characterizes an industrial city, the mountain points to the location of the municipality, the sun means glory.[12]
Religious places
Laem Chabang city municipality is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents:[13]
Economic conditions within Laem Chabang city municipality largely depend on industry. Industrial factories operate more than 200 companies. They employ the largest number of workers in Chonburi province.[14]
Laem Chabang Industrial Estate
It is one of the main development activities in Laem Chabang, located on an area of 569 ha (1,406 acres) between the harbor and Sukhumvit Road, Thung Sukhla subdistrict, divided into:[15]
A private project established in 1977 located West of Motorway 7 at Nong Kham subdistrict, on an area of approximately 208 ha (514 acres), comprising about 80 industrial factories with at least 20,000 employees.[16]
Thailand's largest port occupies 10.41 km2 (4 sq.mi) and is capable of handling the largest (Post-Panamax) vessels.[18]
Development of the port complex started in 1988 to encourage development outside Bangkok and take advantage of proximity to the Gulf of Thailand. The container port was completed in 1991.[19] In 2014 it handled 6.58 million TEUs, making it the 20th busiest container port in the world.[20] In FY2017 (1 October 2016 – 30 September 2017) it handled 7.7 million TEUs.[17] Much of the international shipping reaching Thailand passes through Laem Chabang. It is a port of call for Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. It accommodated 59 passenger liners in FY2017.[17]
Transportation is a continuous business from all this industry. There is a kaleidoscope of transport companies based in Laem Chabang, of which there are a few:
In the past there were a lot of pineapple plantations in the area of present-day Laem Chabang city municipality. Today agriculture has declined dramatically, mainly due to the growing industry.
Water management
Laem Chabang Industrial Estate uses an average 23,000 m3/day of tap water from Huai Nong Kho water reservoir in Nong Kham subdistrict.[22]
Waste water of 8,000 m3/day produces
2,500 m3/day of industrial water by means of reverse osmosis (RO) system.
There are also eight child development centers in Laem Chabang city municipality
Health
A governmental and a private hospital in Laem Chabang.
Laem Chabang Hospital (formerly Ao Udom Hospital) is a governmental hospital.[14]
Vibharam Laem Chabang Hospital (formerly Laem Chabang International Hospital) is a private hospital.[15]
Three Public Health Service Centers:
Public Health Service Center 1 (Nong Kham)
Public Health Service Center 2 (Thung Krad)
Public Health Service Center 3 (Khao Nam Sub)
Further about 24 private clinics.
Sports
Golf
Laem Chabang has a world class golf course, the Laem Chabang International Country Club designed by Jack Nicklaus.[23] This golf course in Bueng subdistrict consists of 27 holes on 283 ha (700 acres). "Mountain 9" is 3,151 m (3,446 yards) in length. "Lake 9" is 3,126 m (3,419 yards) in length.
Football
Laem Chabang municipal Stadium is currently used mostly for football matches and holds 2,000 people.[24] In 2017 it was announced that the track would be surfaced to enable the hosting of major athletics events.[25] Laem Chabang City FC plays in Thai Lower Division with average of 250 spectators.
Communities
Laem Chabang city municipality has 23 communities (chumchon), although not directly chosen by the local citizens, which provides advice and recommendations to local administrative organisations. They also promote and support community participation and enterprises at the district level and subdistrict villages.
Community name
Location
Village
Ban Ao Udom Community
Thung Sukhla
Moo1
Ban Thung Community
Thung Sukhla
Moo2
Ban Laem Chabang Com.
Thung Sukhla
Moo3
Ban Na Kao Community
Thung Sukhla
Moo4 + 5
Ban Khao Nam Sub Com.
Thung Sukhla
Moo6
Ao Udom Market Com.
Thung Sukhla
Moo7
Ban Chak Yai Chin Com.
Thung Sukhla
Moo8
Wat Manorom Community
Thung Sukhla
Moo9
Ban Laem Thong Com.
Thung Sukhla
Moo10
Ban Hai Lek Community
Thung Sukhla
Moo11 + 12
Wat Phra Praphon Com.
Surasak
Moo3 + 9
Community name
Location
Village
Ban Chak Pook Com.
Nong Kham
Moo11
Ban Nong Kham Com.
Nong Kham
Moo11
Ban Chak Kranej Com.
Bueng
Moo1
Ban Rai Nueng Com.
Bueng
Moo5
Ban Nong Khla Mai Com.
Bueng
Moo9
Ban Sethi Nai Fan Com.
Bueng
Moo9 + 10
Ban Nong Khla Kao Com.
Bueng
Moo10
Ban Nong Manao Com.
Bang Lamung
Moo4
Ban Na Mai Com.
Bang Lamung
Moo6
Ban Nong Phang Phuai Com.
Bang Lamung
Moo7
Ban Thung Krad Com.
Bang Lamung
Moo8
Ban Bang Lamung Com.
Bang Lamung
Moo9
References
^ abc"สถิติทางการทะเบียน" [Registration statistics]. bora.dopa.go.th. Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA). December 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2020. Download จำนวนประชากร ปี พ.ศ.2562 - Download population year 2019
