The rapid increase in economic development and urbanisation along the Eastern Economic
Corridor (EEC) of Thailand has accelerated the change in its ecosystem service value (ESV),
leading to the demand for related analysis to ensure sustainable growth in the area. The aim of
this study is to: (1) evaluate the land use change in Chonburi Province; the most urbanised city
in the EEC of Thailand between 2006 and 2016, and (2) assess the land use change impact on
ESV. Secondary data from land use maps for 2006 and 2016 was used to evaluate land use
change and its impact on ESV using the land use transition matrix, land use dynamic degree,
and the benefit transfer method. Urban and built-up land use were found to dominate other use
types. The top three highest annual rates of land use change were found in water bodies,
rangeland, and urban and built-up land. The ESV in 2016 was found to be 1.31% higher than
for 2006.Etc...
Keywords
Land use change; Ecosystem service value; Thailand