Laem Chabang Port offers 126 million baht to Pattaya fishermen

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Laem Chabang Port is offering up to 126 million baht compensation to Pattaya-area fishermen affected by the Phase 3 development and expansion of the harbor.

Laem Chabang Port is offering up to 126 million baht to Pattaya-area fishermen affected by expansion of the harbor.

A committee evaluating the economic damage to the local fishing industry caused by Laem Chabang’s Phase 3 development begun in 2017 compensates them for waters lost due to the construction of landfill islands and widespread dredging.



A total 290 fishermen based in Banglamung District are eligible to receive 20,000-500,000 a year for up to 12 years.

Banglamung District Chief Wutisak Singhadecho chaired a July 26 meeting to brief fishermen and take applications for compensation.

The port began offering compensation to fishermen last year.

Laem Chabang’s Phase 3 development begun in 2017 will compensate local fishermen for waters lost due to the construction of landfill islands and widespread dredging.