Transport Ministry Starts Study on Moving Bangkok Port

The Transport Ministry has started a study to see if it's practical to move Bangkok Port from the Klong Toey district. This is in response to a public survey showing strong approval for the project. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri announced this on Monday (Aug 4). She said the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) and other related sectors are re-examining plans to fulfill the public's wishes and improve the port's functionality.

The project, first introduced at a cabinet meeting on April 2, proposes moving the large port facility out of central Bangkok. The goal is to reduce pollution and traffic congestion. The project got more support when a survey by North Bangkok University showed that 70.7% of 2,500 people asked would like the relocation to happen. They think this change would lessen traffic jam and air pollution and could help the local economy through the Bangkok Port Redevelopment project.

According to the proposal, the port's land would be split into seven parts. The biggest of these, covering 934.2 rai of land, will keep its original purpose as the PAT's operational ground, mainly for customs. Around 673 rai will be for rent, with 152 rai for public use and 521 rai for private use.

The redevelopment plan also includes turning 232 rai of the Klong Toey slums and 203 rai meant for transportation facilities into five new areas. These will include office buildings, health care facilities, smart homes, retail spaces, an exhibition center, a sports center, a park, and a smart port with a semi-automated cargo system and a cruise terminal.

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-- 2024-08-06

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