Department of Industrial Works (DIW) joined with Banchang municipality for new town development in the area of 1,400 rais (560 acres) in responding to the expansion of Utapao Airport City Project, a part of Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development in 3 provinces of Rayong, Chonburi, and Chachoengsao in supporting expansion of industrial sector in the area, an initial step of DIW masterplan of 15 eco-industrial provinces which are Rayong, Chachoengsao, Samutprakarn, Samutsakorn, Prachinburi, Chonburi, Nakornpathom, Pathumthani, Ratchaburi, Ayudhya, Saraburi, Nakornratchasima, Khonkaen, Songkhla, and Suratthani.
The development of Banchang as a pilot project will be model for other area in participating between government sector and private land owners to collect land and develop into commercial complex, logistic center, and residences to support derivative workforce, experts, and tourists from Utapao Airport City project.
DIW and The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) will take part to make a plan in details on juristic person settlement for the community.