Sanphet pushes Andaman Ring sea network in Krabi for tourism

Matichon•Politics•5d ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Transport Minister Sanphet Bunyamanee inspected maritime and road infrastructure projects in Krabi Province to enhance transport and tourism.

•Sanphet Bunyamanee monitored the progress of the Andaman Ring sea connection project and road expansions in Krabi.
•The Saladan Pier renovation is expected to be completed by September 15, 2026.
•The Andaman Ring project connecting Krabi, Koh Yao, and Phuket is expected to be fully operational by June 2029.
•Road expansion projects on Highway 4037 and 4225 are currently under construction.

Overview

•Sanphet Bunyamanee visited Krabi on August 21 to follow up on pier and road projects and listen to operational obstacles.
•The renovation of Saladan Pier in Koh Lanta, including a 75 x 10 meter passenger pier and tourist service building, is expected to finish by September 15, 2026.
•Sanphet Bunyamanee ordered Krabi Province to lead discussions with relevant agencies to resolve land ownership issues for Ban Lo Yai Pier within 15 days.
•The Andaman Ring project connects Krabi, Koh Yao, and Phuket via four ferry piers: Tha Len, Manoh, Chong Lat, and Ao Po.
•The Andaman Ring project aims to reduce travel time between Krabi and Phuket from 3 hours 30 minutes by car to approximately 2 hours.
•Road expansions on Highway 4037 (Nuea Khlong - Khao Phanom) and Highway 4225 (Ban Nai Pong - Khlong Chi) are currently under construction.
•Construction of Highway 4156 (Khao Phanom - Thung Yai) is currently in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) stage and partial land expropriation has been conducted.
•Sanphet Bunyamanee instructed the Marine Department and Department of Highways to accelerate projects according to the planned timeframe.

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Key Entities

Person

Sanphet Bunyamanee(สรรเพชญ บุญญามณี)

Deputy Minister of Transport who inspected infrastructure projects in Krabi.

Kitti Kittitharakul(กิตติ กิตติธรกุล)

Member of Parliament for Constituency 1, Krabi Province, from the Bhumjaithai Party.

Thiradet Tangmankokij(ถิรเดช ตั้งมั่นก่อกิจ)

Member of Parliament for Constituency 2, Krabi Province, from the Bhumjaithai Party.

Kittichai Engchuan(กิตติชัย เอ่งฉ้วน)

Member of Parliament for Constituency 3, Krabi Province, from the Bhumjaithai Party.

Angkoon Silathewakul(อังกูร ศีลาเทวากูล)

Governor of Krabi Province.

Chakree Bamrungwong(ชาครีย์ บำรุงวงศ์)

Inspector General of the Ministry of Transport.

Kritphet Chaishuay(กริชเพชร ชัยช่วย)

Director General of the Marine Department.

Aryan Rattanaphan(อารยัน รัตนพันธุ์)

Deputy Director General of the Marine Department.

Organization

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The government ministry overseeing transport infrastructure projects.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party to which the three Krabi MPs belong.

Marine Department(กรมเจ้าท่า)

The department responsible for maritime projects and pier improvements.

Department of Highways(กรมทางหลวง)

The agency responsible for highway construction and efficiency projects.

Place

Krabi Province(จังหวัดกระบี่)ℹ️

The province where the transport and road projects are located.

Koh Yao(เกาะยาว)

An area connected via the Andaman Ring ferry network.

Phuket Province(จังหวัดภูเก็ต)ℹ️

A province connected to Krabi via the Andaman Ring ferry network.

Saladan Pier(ท่าเทียบเรือศาลาด่าน)

A pier in Koh Lanta being renovated for passenger and tourist use.

Ban Lo Yai Pier(ท่าเทียบเรือบ้านโล๊ะใหญ่)

A pier in Koh Lanta Noi important for fishing and tourism that requires repair.

Nakhon Si Thammarat(นครศรีธรรมราช)ℹ️

A province connected to Krabi via Highway 4156.

Policy

Andaman Ring(วงแหวนอันดามัน)

A maritime connection project linking Krabi, Koh Yao, and Phuket through four ferry piers.