Distribution Pattern of Agriculture and Biotechnology Industries in Biotechnology Products, Agri-Tech and Rubber Products

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to study the changes of industrial plants and analyze the distribution pattern of Agriculture and Biotechnology Industries in Biotechnology products, conducting by Qualitative Research Method. The data was collected by submitting a courtesy request for information to relevent agencies. The Descriptive Statistics Analysis and Spatial Data Analysis were implemented for analyzing the distribution pattern of Agriculture and Biotechnology Industries in Biotechnology products covering the study areas in accordance with Measures for the Development of Bio Industry in Thailand 2018-2027, including the EEC area  (Rayong Province, Chonburi Province, and Chachoengsao Province), Lower Northern Thailand  (Nakhon Sawan and Kamphaeng Phet Province) and Central Northeastern Thailand (Khon Kaen Province) The findings represented that the overall picture of the 3 areas consisted of 326 Agriculture and Biotechnology Industries. That was to say, 190 industrial factories were located in the EEC area, 110 industrial factories were located in the Lower Northern Thailand and another 26 industrial factories were located in the Lower Northeastern Thailand, respectively. Regarding the study of changes or growth of industrial industries, it was found that in the year 2008, 2013 and 2018, the number of factories was continuously increasing, reflecting the significance of Agriculture and Biotechnology Industries which were supported by various government policies and expanding in the future. The most industrial factories located in all 3 study areas were the type of Agri-Tech, followed by Biotech-Product and Rubber Product, respectively. According to the density of the various types of industrial industries located in each area caused the results of the distribution patterns of Agriculture and Biotechnology Industries in Biotechnology products with different spatial distribution and a variety of forms. In overall, it was found that the industrial factories located in the EEC area contained increasing Z-Score values in all types of industries. It indicated that the increased concentration every year which was similar to industrial industries in the Lower Northern Thailand that have a higher concentration but in lower growth rate. The increasing numbers represented that the number of industrial factories established and located in the same area derived from the government policy, including suitable management of public utilities-public facilities or encouragement of other factors. In this regard, the industrial factories located in the Lower Northern Thailand with the Z-Score of Nearest Neighbor Index (NNI) decreased in Kamphaeng Phet Province and increased in Nakhon Sawan province indicated the readiness of government management. The surveillance of the growth or concentration of the said industrial industries was considered so essential in making a land-use plan to suit future needs.