Laem Chabang Municipality Holds Health Fair for EEC Smart City Growth

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Reader Briefing

Laem Chabang Municipality hosts its 8th Health Fair, aiming to enhance public health and support the integration of health and economic development within the EEC and smart city framework.

•Laem Chabang Municipality, in collaboration with 16 leading hospitals and network partners, organized the 'Laem Chabang Health Fair,' themed 'Care for Mind, Care for Body, Care for Each Other.'
•The event offered comprehensive health check-ups, disease screening, and health knowledge dissemination to improve the quality of life for residents.
•Held from May 20-22, 2026, the fair is part of an ongoing effort to align public health initiatives with the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and smart city concepts.

Overview

•Laem Chabang Municipality, in collaboration with 16 leading hospitals and network partners, organized the 'Laem Chabang Health Fair 8th Edition'.
•The fair was held under the concept of 'Care for Mind, Care for Body, Care for Each Other' in order to provide the public with access to comprehensive health services.
•Mr. Witthaya Khunpluem, Chairman of Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization, presided over the opening of the 'Laem Chabang Health Fair 8th Edition'.
•Laem Chabang is a strategic area for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development, including a deep-sea port and smart city initiatives.
•Laem Chabang Municipality prioritizes improving quality of life and public health systems in parallel with economic development in order to support the growth of the smart city.
•The 'Laem Chabang Health Fair' is held continuously for the 8th year and took place from May 20-22, 2026.
•The fair provided annual health check-ups, disease screening, health consultations from doctors and experts.
•The event aims to build awareness and promote preventive health care for all age groups in order to enable sustainable health management for individuals and their families.

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Key Quotes

Jindha Thanomrod

"The Laem Chabang area is a strategic zone for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development, including the deep-sea port and smart city development. Therefore, Laem Chabang Municipality prioritizes improving quality of life and public health alongside economic development."

พื้นที่แหลมฉบังถือเป็นพื้นที่ยุทธศาสตร์สำคัญของโครงการพัฒนาระเบียงเศรษฐกิจภาคตะวันออก หรือ EEC ที่มีทั้งการพัฒนาท่าเรือน้ำลึกแหลมฉบัง และการพัฒนาเมืองใหม่ให้ทันสมัย ภายใต้แนวคิด Smart City ดังนั้นเทศบาลนครแหลมฉบังจึงให้ความสำคัญกับการพัฒนาคุณภาพชีวิตและระบบสาธารณสุขควบคู่ไปกับการพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจ

Key Entities

Organization

Laem Chabang Municipality(เทศบาลนครแหลมฉบัง)

The organizing body of the Laem Chabang Health Fair, focusing on public health and supporting EEC/Smart City initiatives.

16 Leading Hospitals(โรงพยาบาลชั้นนำ 16 แห่ง)

Healthcare institutions participating in the Laem Chabang Health Fair to provide medical services and consultations.

Person

Mr. Witthaya Khunpluem(นายวิทยา คุณปลื้ม)

Chairman of Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization, who presided over the opening of the health fair.

Mrs. Jindha Thanomrod(นางจินดา ถนอมรอด)

Mayor of Laem Chabang Municipality, who spoke about the importance of public health in the EEC and smart city development.

Policy

Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Development Project(โครงการพัฒนาระเบียงเศรษฐกิจภาคตะวันออก)ℹ️

A major development initiative in Thailand's eastern region, which Laem Chabang is a strategic part of.

Smart Cityℹ️

A model of urban development focused on technology and sustainability, which Laem Chabang aims to become.

Place

Ao Udom Community Hall(ศาลาประชาคมอ่าวอุดม)

The venue where the Laem Chabang Health Fair was held.

Thung Sukhla Subdistrict(ตำบลทุ่งสุขลา)

The subdistrict within Sri Racha District where the health fair took place.

Sri Racha District(อำเภอศรีราชา)

The district in Chonburi Province where the health fair was held.

Chonburi Province(จังหวัดชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province in which Laem Chabang and the health fair are located.