Revealing 5 Key Thai Ports and Their Role in Driving the Nation’s Economy

1.Bangkok Port (Klong Toey)

• A comprehensive container port offering both domestic and international cargo services.
• Supports goods weighing up to 2 tons per square meter and provides warehouses with storage services.
• Connected to the transport systems between Bangkok Port and Laem Chabang.

2.Laem Chabang Port

• Thailand’s main deep-sea port, facilitating international shipping.
• Handles up to 10 million containers annually.
• Equipped with large shipbuilding and repair facilities.

3.Ranong Port

• The trade gateway on the Andaman Sea, linking trade between Thailand and South Asia, Africa, and Europe.
• Accommodates cargo ships of up to 12,000 deadweight tons.
• Provides warehouse areas and container yards.

4.Chiang Saen Commercial Port

• The trade gateway between Thailand and the Mekong River Basin countries.
• Facilitates cargo transport along the Lancang-Mekong River.
• Equipped with large docking facilities and ship-anchoring areas.
  
  

5.Chiang Khong Port

• Located along the Mekong River, offering 24-hour service.
• Operates a One-Stop  Service unit for handling various documentation.
• Capable of handling cargo and multiple trucks simultaneously.

Role in Driving the Economy
These five key ports enhance Thailand’s international cargo transport capacity, reduce transportation costs, and create economic opportunities by connecting Thailand to global markets.

For Additional Information: Thailand MICE One Stop Service Coordination Center

Link: https://miceoss.tceb.or.th