The Thai Transport Ministry has announced plans to enhance the Bangkok Port located in the Khlong Toei district of the capital, countering earlier speculations of relocation. The development strategy will focus on vertical expansion to optimize land use within the existing area.
Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri revealed the decision follows an order from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, leading to the involvement of the Office of the Council of State (OCS) and the National Economics and Social Development Council (NESDC). These agencies will collaborate with the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) to conduct a feasibility study on developing vertical residential projects to accommodate local communities around the port.
The PAT will also explore options for expanding commercial spaces to support the logistics industry while minimizing environmental impacts. The proposed enhancements include constructing mixed-use and office buildings, as well as developing facilities for large cruise ships to boost tourism and reinforce the port’s role as a key logistics hub along the Chao Phraya River.
The ambitious development plan for Bangkok Port, outlined in PAT’s master plan, envisages an investment exceeding 100 billion baht distributed across five distinct zones. These include administrative areas, a “smart port,” a cruise terminal complete with associated commercial spaces, a sports complex with a public park, and designated future development areas poised for e-commerce and additional logistics activities.
