Comparisons
Rayong vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Thailand: Udon Thani and Yala
Rayong in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rayong rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Rayong, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Map Ta Phut and Klaeng. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Rayong follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Rayong fare in comparison to others in Thailand? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Rayong was the 31st-most disconnected out of the 46 regions in Thailand. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Rayong ranked 31st in 1975, 24th in 1976-1990, 28th in 1991-2005 and 31st in 2006-2020.
Rayong in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Rayong is Map Ta Phut with an SNDi of 4.7, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Klaeng with an SNDi of 4.11, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Klaeng, Map Ta Phut
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Rayong rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Rayong, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Map Ta Phut and Klaeng. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Rayong follow the same region trend.
To date, Rayong is the 35th-most disconnected out of the 46 regions in Thailand. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Thailand, the street network in Rayong has become more connected. Rayong ranked 31st in 1975, 30th in 1976-1990, 31st in 1991-2005 and 35th in 2006-2020.