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Jirapong's 3 Urgent Missions for Port Authority of Thailand

Jirapong's 3 Urgent Missions for Port Authority of Thailand

Thairath•Economy•52m ago

Reader Briefing

The new Director General of the Port Authority of Thailand has announced three urgent policies to develop port infrastructure and reduce logistics costs.

  • •Jirapong Thepphitak assumed the position of the 20th Director General of the Port Authority of Thailand on November 13, 2026.
  • •The primary mission is to accelerate the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 project, focusing on land reclamation and the delivery of piers F1 and F2.
  • •The Port Authority of Thailand plans to implement AI to manage truck queues and link vessel data to reduce traffic congestion at Laem Chabang Port.
  • •The Director General intends to maximize the potential of Bangkok Port and regional ports, including Chiang Saen, Chiang Khong, and Ranong.

Overview

  • •Jirapong Thepphitak signed the employment contract as the 20th Director General of the Port Authority of Thailand on November 13, 2026.
  • •Jirapong Thepphitak aims to clarify the direction of the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 project within 3-6 months.
  • •The acceleration of Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 follows the policy of Pippat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport.
  • •Jirapong Thepphitak stated that claims for damages of approximately 4,000 million baht from the private sector regarding delayed land delivery cannot yet be concluded.
  • •The Port Authority of Thailand plans to use AI to manage truck entry and exit by linking vessel data from all port operators to reduce congestion.
  • •Jirapong Thepphitak has not decided whether to close or move Bangkok Port, stating that a study on logistics and community needs is required.
  • •Jirapong Thepphitak intends to increase the proportion of rail and water transport to reduce reliance on road transport and lower logistics costs.

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Key Quotes

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

Key Entities

Person

Jirapong Thepphitak(จิระพงศ์ เทพพิทักษ์)
The 20th Director General of the Port Authority of Thailand.
Pippat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport.

Organization

Port Authority of Thailand(การท่าเรือแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The state agency responsible for managing ports in Thailand, including Bangkok Port and Laem Chabang Port.
Eastern Economic Corridor Office(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการนโยบายเขตพัฒนาพิเศษภาคตะวันออก)
The agency referred to as EEC involved in the consideration of contract amendments for Laem Chabang Port Phase 3.
Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายเขตพัฒนาพิเศษภาคตะวันออก)
The committee involved in reviewing the progress of the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 project.
Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)
The government body that may need to consider the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 project amendments.

Place

Laem Chabang Port(ท่าเรือแหลมฉบัง)ℹ️
A major port undergoing Phase 3 development to increase national competitiveness.
Bangkok Port(ท่าเรือกรุงเทพ)ℹ️
A port located in the Khlong Toei area that is being evaluated for continued role and commercial development.
Chiang Saen Commercial Port(ท่าเรือพาณิชย์เชียงแสน)
A regional port targeted for increased infrastructure utilization and border trade.
Chiang Khong Port(ท่าเรือเชียงของ)
A regional port targeted for increased infrastructure utilization and border trade.
Ranong Port(ท่าเรือระนอง)
A regional port intended to expand trade opportunities to the South Asian market.
Khlong Toei(คลองเตย)ℹ️
The area surrounding Bangkok Port consisting of 26 communities.