was developed in 1989 by the state enterprise, Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, Ministry of industry, to develop the Thai industries in harmony with environment and society. Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate was established as the raw material production bases for consumption in the country in order to substitute import goods, which is harmonious with the social circumstance and Thai culture with 5 equilibriums, as follow:   1. Economy   2. Equitability   3. Environment   4. Education   5. Ethics Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate Management Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate Management is harmonious with the social circumstance and Thai culture with 5 equilibriums, as follow: Economic Prosperity Initiation 58 large industrial factories Total investment is 470,400 million Baht Employment of 13,600 people Development Decentralization for Provincial To spread out the developmental growth to all regions of the country, bringing income generation and a better quality of life to the local communities. Environment Preservation To achieve the certification of International Standard Operation of Environment; ISO 14001, on 13th March 2002 from DET NORSKE VERITAS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATE (DNV)   Moral Philosophy Initiation in Business Transaction To persuade factories participate in enhancing the quality of life for the community and constantly develop the provincial. Education Distribution To relay modern technology to the entrepreneurs. Industrial estate serves as a knowledge base for the communities and youths in the country such as voluntary teacher project, youth camp, house opening project etc.