WASHINGTON: The Royal Thai Navy is set to invest combined 2.04 billion baht on 13 development projects, including ferry ports and related facilities, to accommodate the much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Nathporn Chatusripitak, an adviser to Prime Minister’s Office Minister Suvit Maesincee, said the projects will include two quays for ferries and cruise liners, a ferry terminal, multimodal transport and a business area covering 20,000 square metres at Chuk Samet, Sattahip in Chon Buri province. The development projects will link to land transport routes and U-tapao airport as part of the government’s ambitious plan to upgrade eastern provinces to become a logistics hub for the region. The routes are also designated to support the tourism industry in the region and enhance goods transportation to other ports. Sattahip commercial port is one of Thailand’s deep-water ports and is home to the largest naval base for the Royal Thai Navy and its only aircraft carrier.
The Royal Thai Navy’s commercial port has six quays, covering 20,000 square metres. Three quays are dedicated to the Royal Thai Navy’s warships and the remaining quays are used for the transport of goods.
