The Thai cabinet approved 7.2 billion baht for the Klong Wang Tanod reservoir project (2027–2033) to address rising water demand in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The 99.5 million cubic metre reservoir will supply water to over 87,700 rai of farmland and industrial zones across Chanthaburi, with water demand in the region projected to reach 3.5+ billion cu m by 2037. This is part of a broader 38-project water security initiative supporting EEC industrial and agricultural growth—critical infrastructure for SMEs relying on stable water supply and for agribusiness operations in Thailand's development zone.