Jirapong appointed Director of Port Authority of Thailand

Thansettakij•Economy•20m ago

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Jirapong Theppithak has officially assumed the role of the 20th Director of the Port Authority of Thailand to oversee key infrastructure projects.

•Jirapong Theppithak was officially appointed as the 20th Director of the Port Authority of Thailand following a Cabinet resolution on November 10, 2026.
•The first priority is to accelerate Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 to increase cargo handling capacity from 10 million TEU to 18 million TEU.
•The Port Authority of Thailand is reviewing the size and commercial development of Bangkok Port, including the impact on 26 surrounding communities.
•The Port Authority of Thailand aims to shift transport from roads to rail and water systems to reduce national logistics costs.

•The Cabinet passed a resolution on November 10, 2026, to appoint Jirapong Theppithak as the Director of the Port Authority of Thailand.
•Jirapong Theppithak plans to resolve obstacles regarding Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 systematically within 3-6 months.
•The Port Authority of Thailand is investigating facts and evidence regarding private sector claims for fines of approximately 4,000 million baht due to delays at Laem Chabang Port Phase 3.
•Any necessary contract amendments for Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 must be reviewed by the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee, the Public-Private Partnership Policy Committee, and the Cabinet.
•Jirapong Theppithak confirmed that the Port Authority of Thailand has no current plan to move Bangkok Port to Laem Chabang Port or convert it into condominiums.
•The Port Authority of Thailand will study the reduction of the Bangkok Port area to maximize land efficiency and reduce truck traffic in Bangkok.
•The Port Authority of Thailand intends to integrate ship data and use Artificial Intelligence to manage truck traffic at Laem Chabang Port.
•Jirapong Theppithak possesses over 30 years of experience in infrastructure, having previously served as Deputy Director-General of the Department of Highways and Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport.

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Jirapong Theppithak

"I did not come to change everything or start anew; the Port Authority of Thailand has a strong foundation and capable personnel."

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Jirapong Theppithak(จิระพงศ์ เทพพิทักษ์)

The 20th Director of the Port Authority of Thailand with over 30 years of experience in infrastructure and transport.

Port Authority of Thailand(การท่าเรือแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The state agency responsible for managing ports, including Bangkok Port and Laem Chabang Port.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body that approved the appointment of the Port Authority of Thailand Director.

Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายเขตพัฒนาพิเศษภาคตะวันออก)

A committee required to review contract amendments for the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 project.

Public-Private Partnership Policy Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายการร่วมลงทุนระหว่างรัฐและเอกชน)

A committee required to review contract amendments for the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 project.

Department of Highways(กรมทางหลวง)

An organization where Jirapong Theppithak previously served as Deputy Director-General.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry where Jirapong Theppithak previously served as Inspector General and Deputy Permanent Secretary.

Laem Chabang Port(ท่าเรือแหลมฉบัง)ℹ️

A major port currently undergoing Phase 3 expansion to increase capacity to 18 million TEU.

Bangkok Port(ท่าเรือกรุงเทพ)ℹ️

A port in Bangkok currently being studied for area reduction and commercial development.