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Jirapong Appointed 20th Port Authority Director

Jirapong Appointed 20th Port Authority Director

Prachachat•Economy•45m ago

Reader Briefing

Jirapong Theppithak has officially assumed the position of the 20th Director of the Port Authority of Thailand.

  • •Jirapong Theppithak signed the employment contract as the 20th Director of the Port Authority of Thailand on November 13, 2026.
  • •The appointment followed a Cabinet resolution on November 10, 2026.
  • •The primary initial mission is to accelerate the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 development project.
  • •Jirapong Theppithak has over 30 years of experience in infrastructure and transport development.

Overview

  • •Jirapong Theppithak signed the employment contract to become the 20th Director of the Port Authority of Thailand on November 13, 2026.
  • •The appointment of Jirapong Theppithak was based on a Cabinet resolution dated November 10, 2026.
  • •Jirapong Theppithak identified the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 development project as the top priority mission.
  • •Jirapong Theppithak plans to improve traffic at Laem Chabang Port by viewing the entire system, including road networks, truck queuing, and rail connections.
  • •Jirapong Theppithak aims to increase efficiency at Bangkok Port and maximize the potential of Chiang Saen, Chiang Khong, and Ranong commercial ports.
  • •Jirapong Theppithak emphasized the importance of caring for Port Authority of Thailand employees regarding job security, fair welfare, and work environments.
  • •Jirapong Theppithak previously served as Deputy Director-General of the Department of Highways, Inspector General of the Ministry of Transport, and Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport.

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Key Quotes

Jirapong Theppithak
"I did not come to change everything or start anew; the PAT already has a strong foundation and capable personnel."
ผมไม่ได้มาเพื่อเปลี่ยนทุกอย่างหรือเริ่มต้นใหม่ กทท. มีรากฐานที่แข็งแรงและมีบุคลากรที่มีความสามารถอยู่แล้ว

Key Entities

Person

Jirapong Theppithak(จิระพงศ์ เทพพิทักษ์)
The 20th Director of the Port Authority of Thailand with over 30 years of experience in infrastructure development.

Organization

Port Authority of Thailand(การท่าเรือแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The organization led by Director Jirapong Theppithak.
Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)
The body that passed a resolution on November 10, 2026 regarding the Director's appointment.
Department of Highways(กรมทางหลวง)
The organization where Jirapong Theppithak previously served as Deputy Director-General.
Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️
The ministry where Jirapong Theppithak served as Inspector General and Deputy Permanent Secretary.

Place

Laem Chabang Port(ท่าเรือแหลมฉบัง)ℹ️
The location of the Phase 3 development project and traffic improvement efforts.
Bangkok Port(ท่าเรือกรุงเทพ)ℹ️
A port where Jirapong Theppithak aims to increase service efficiency and optimize land use.
Chiang Saen Commercial Port(ท่าเรือพาณิชย์เชียงแสน)
A regional port intended for maximum infrastructure utilization to increase cargo volume.
Chiang Khong Port(ท่าเรือเชียงของ)
A regional port intended for maximum infrastructure utilization to increase cargo volume.
Ranong Port(ท่าเรือระนอง)
A regional port used to expand opportunities into the South Asian market.