Piphat Accelerates Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 Development

Khaosod•Economy•1d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Piphat Ratchakitprakarn has directed the Port Authority of Thailand to accelerate Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 and integrate transportation modes to lower national logistics costs.

•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn visited the Port Authority of Thailand to drive the development of Thai ports as gateways for trade and investment.
•Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 is being accelerated to support large cargo ships and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
•The Ministry of Transport aims to shift transport modes from road to rail and water to reduce costs and traffic congestion.

Overview

•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn announced the development of the national transport system under the MOT New Chapter strategy to reduce expenses and increase safety.
•The Port Authority of Thailand holds over 85% of the deep-sea port market share in Thailand.
•Laem Chabang Port was ranked as the 18th largest container port in the world for the year 2025.
•As of July 10, 2026, marine construction for Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 is over 98.39% complete, while pier buildings, roads, and utilities are 22.84% complete.
•The goal is to open the F1 pier for service within the year 2031.
•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn instructed the Port Authority of Thailand to collaborate with the State Railway of Thailand to develop a Single Rail Transfer Operator (SRTO).
•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn ordered the Port Authority of Thailand to study the feasibility of transforming the Bangkok Port into a World Class Gateway Port.
•Sanphet Bunyamanee stated that port development must improve the quality of life and economic opportunities for residents in the Khlong Toei area.

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Key Entities

Person

Piphat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport.

Sanphet Bunyamanee(สรรเพชญ บุญญามณี)

Deputy Minister of Transport.

Chayatham Promsorn(ชยธรรม พรหมศร)

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport.

Organization

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for national transport development under the MOT New Chapter strategy.

Port Authority of Thailand(การท่าเรือแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The agency managing Thai ports, including Laem Chabang Port and Bangkok Port.

State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The organization collaborating with the Port Authority of Thailand to develop the Single Rail Transfer Operator.

Place

Laem Chabang Port(ท่าเรือแหลมฉบัง)ℹ️

A deep-sea port ranked 18th globally in 2025 and currently undergoing Phase 3 development.

Bangkok Port(ท่าเรือกรุงเทพ)ℹ️

An economic area in central Bangkok targeted for development into a World Class Gateway Port.

Eastern Economic Corridor(ระเบียงเศรษฐกิจภาคตะวันออก)ℹ️

An economic zone where Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 will support investment and trade expansion.

Khlong Toei(คลองเตย)ℹ️

The area where the government aims to improve residents' quality of life alongside port development.

Policy

MOT New Chapter Modern, People-Centric, and Expanding Thai Economy Sustainably(MOT New Chapter ทันสมัย ใส่ใจประชาชน พร้อมขยายผลด้านเศรษฐกิจไทยอย่างยั่งยืน)

The strategy of the Ministry of Transport to modernize transport, reduce expenses, and stimulate the economy.