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PAT Signs Jirapong as 20th Director-General

PAT Signs Jirapong as 20th Director-General

MGR Online•Economy•42m ago

Reader Briefing

The Port Authority of Thailand appointed Jirapong Theppitak as its 20th Director-General to address urgent issues at Laem Chabang Port Phase 3.

  • •Jirapong Theppitak was signed as the 20th Director-General of the Port Authority of Thailand on November 13, 2026.
  • •The primary urgent task is to resolve delays and compensation claims from the private sector regarding the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 project.
  • •Jirapong Theppitak stated there is no fixed decision yet on moving or downsizing the Bangkok Port.

Overview

  • •On November 13, 2026, the Port Authority of Thailand held a signing ceremony for the employment contract of Jirapong Theppitak as the 20th Director-General.
  • •Decha Phruekphattanarak, Chairman of the Port Authority of Thailand, signed the employment contract for Jirapong Theppitak.
  • •Jirapong Theppitak identified the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 development project as the first and most urgent priority assigned by the Minister of Transport.
  • •Jirapong Theppitak expects the direction for resolving Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 issues to become clearer within 3-6 months.
  • •Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 aims to increase container capacity from approximately 11 million TEU per year to 18 million TEU per year.
  • •Jirapong Theppitak stated that any decision regarding the Bangkok Port will be based on empirical facts, global context, and national benefit without a predetermined agenda.
  • •Jirapong Theppitak plans to apply experience from the Department of Highways and Ministry of Transport to resolve traffic congestion at Laem Chabang Port using AI systems.
  • •Jirapong Theppitak emphasized that the well-being, security, and fair benefits of Port Authority of Thailand employees are a top priority.

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Key Quotes

Jirapong Theppitak
"I have no fixed agenda regarding the Bangkok Port on whether it must be moved or downsized."
ผมไม่มีธงเรื่องท่าเรือกรุงเทพ ว่าจะต้องย้ายหรือลดขนาด
Jirapong Theppitak
"My duty is to make important work move forward and build upon what is already good to make it even better."
หน้าที่ของผมคือทำให้งานสำคัญเดินหน้าได้ และต่อยอดสิ่งที่ดีอยู่แล้วให้ดียิ่งขึ้น

Key Entities

Organization

Port Authority of Thailand(การท่าเรือแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The organization that appointed Jirapong Theppitak as its 20th Director-General.
GPC International Terminal Company Limited(บริษัท จีพีซี อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล เทอร์มินอล จำกัด)
A private company involved in negotiations regarding the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 project.
Eastern Economic Corridor Office(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการนโยบายเขตพัฒนาพิเศษภาคตะวันออก)
An agency that must be consulted if the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 contract needs modification.
EEC Board(บอร์ด อีอีซี)
A governing body required for the consideration of contract modifications for Laem Chabang Port Phase 3.
Department of Highways(กรมทางหลวง)
The agency where Jirapong Theppitak previously gained experience.
Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️
The ministry overseeing the Port Authority of Thailand and the source of the Minister's assignment to Jirapong Theppitak.

Person

Jirapong Theppitak(จิระพงศ์ เทพพิทักษ์)
The 20th Director-General of the Port Authority of Thailand.
Decha Phruekphattanarak(เดชา พฤกษ์พัฒนรักษ์)
The Chairman of the Port Authority of Thailand who signed the employment contract for the new Director-General.

Place

Laem Chabang Port(ท่าเรือแหลมฉบัง)ℹ️
A port where Phase 3 development is facing delays and traffic congestion issues.
Bangkok Port(ท่าเรือกรุงเทพ)ℹ️
Also known as Khlong Toei Port, currently under study regarding its role, size, or potential relocation.
Ranong Port(ท่าเรือระนอง)
A port with geographical constraints facing the need for technology to increase efficiency.
Chiang Saen Commercial Port(ท่าเรือพาณิชย์เชียงแสน)
A port to be pushed to its full potential to link border trade with neighboring countries.
Chiang Khong Port(ท่าเรือเชียงของ)
A port to be pushed to its full potential to link border trade with neighboring countries.