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Sanphet pushes Ranong Port-Chumphon connection

Sanphet pushes Ranong Port-Chumphon connection

Thansettakij•Economy•32m ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Transport Minister Sanphet Bunyamanee is implementing the Prime Minister's policy to develop Ranong Port as an Andaman trade gateway connecting to Chumphon.

  • •Sanphet Bunyamanee announced the development of Ranong Port to connect with Chumphon province.
  • •The plan involves resolving 'Missing Links' in both road and rail infrastructure.
  • •The project aims to connect Thailand with India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, BIMSTEC countries, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Overview

  • •Sanphet Bunyamanee stated that the development of Ranong Port aligns with the Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's policy to develop the western deep-sea port.
  • •Sanphet Bunyamanee visited the Ranong Port operations on June 12.
  • •The Port Authority of Thailand is procuring additional cargo cranes to reduce loading times and increase service rounds.
  • •The Ministry of Transport will consider expanding Highway 4 between Chumphon and Ranong and developing bypass roads in Ranong and Chumphon.
  • •A rail connection from Pathiu District, Chumphon to Ranong Port is proposed because current rail transport ends at Sapli Station, requiring a 110-kilometer truck transfer.
  • •The Marine Department and related agencies will be coordinated to create a dredging and maintenance plan for the 28-kilometer shipping channel.
  • •The integration of dredging, piers, cranes, back-port areas, roads, and rail will allow Ranong Port to function as a full-potential Andaman trade gateway.

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Key Quotes

Sanphet Bunyamanee
"The Prime Minister has set a clear direction that existing infrastructure must be accelerated to connect and operate at full efficiency."
นายกรัฐมนตรีได้วางทิศทางไว้อย่างชัดเจนว่า ต้องเร่งทำให้โครงสร้างพื้นฐานที่มีอยู่ สามารถเชื่อมต่อกันและใช้งานได้อย่างเต็มประสิทธิภาพ

Key Entities

Person

Sanphet Bunyamanee(สรรเพชญ บุญญามณี)
Deputy Minister of Transport.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Organization

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️
The ministry responsible for driving the development of Ranong Port and transport infrastructure.
Port Authority of Thailand(การท่าเรือแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The agency responsible for procuring cranes and improving multipurpose and container terminals at Ranong Port.
Marine Department(กรมเจ้าท่า)
The agency to be coordinated for the dredging and maintenance of the shipping channel.

Place

Ranong(ระนอง)ℹ️
The province where the deep-sea port and bypass roads are being developed.
Chumphon(ชุมพร)ℹ️
The province that will be connected to Ranong Port via road and rail.
Ranong Port(ท่าเรือระนอง)
A port with potential to be a trade gateway to the Andaman side.
Sapli Railway Station(สถานีรถไฟสะพลี)
The current terminus for rail cargo transport in Chumphon province.
Pathiu District(อำเภอปะทิว)
The area in Chumphon province proposed for a rail extension to Ranong Port.

Policy

Landbridge Project(โครงการแลนด์บริดจ์)
A project being studied in conjunction with the development of the western deep-sea port.