The **Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)** covers three provinces—**Chonburi, Rayong, and Chachoengsao**. It aims to upgrade Thailand’s industries, attract investment, and develop infrastructure to drive economic growth.
However, the expansion of the EEC has raised environmental concerns, including **the conversion of agricultural land into industrial areas, increasing industrial waste, growing demand for water, and potential impacts on ecosystems and public health.**
The **Khlong Wang Tanod Reservoir Project in Chanthaburi**, which aims in part to support water demand associated with the EEC, has therefore drawn renewed attention. The issue highlights an important question: **How can economic development move forward while protecting natural resources and the quality of life of local communities?**
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