Thailand Confirms Feasibility Study for ‘Disneyland Thailand’ Mega-Project in Eastern Economic Corridor
Deputy Prime Minister says a public-private partnership model is underway to assess a world-class entertainment and lifestyle hub without casinos
Thailand’s government has taken a significant step toward exploring a “Disneyland Thailand” project in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with feasibility studies now underway as part of a potential public-private partnership (PPP), Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on January 27, 2026. He stressed that the proposal is feasible and not merely aspirational, and that relevant EEC agencies have initiated preliminary assessments of the large-scale development.
Under the emerging plan, the project would extend beyond a conventional theme park to create a global entertainment and lifestyle hub featuring a world-class concert hall and a standard sports stadium with a capacity of at least eighty thousand seats, capable of hosting international concerts, sports competitions and major events.
Mr. Phiphat emphasised that the development does not involve a casino component, focusing instead on tourism, culture and entertainment to drive economic benefits.
The EEC was selected as the strategic location due to its robust infrastructure framework, including international airports, rail networks and high-speed rail links, deep-sea ports and proximity to major tourism destinations such as Bangkok, Pattaya and Rayong.
These assets, he said, position the corridor well to support a mixed-use entertainment complex that can attract both domestic and international visitors throughout the year.
Mr. Phiphat described the concept as an opportunity to elevate Thailand’s tourism and creative industries, create jobs, draw high-spending visitors and enhance per-capita income.
He framed the initiative as part of a broader agenda to position the country as a new centre for music, sports and lifestyle tourism in Southeast Asia.
While acknowledging that continuity and political support are essential to turning the plan into reality, he noted that the PPP structure would combine global private-sector expertise, technology and capital with thoughtful state oversight to advance the project beyond the study phase.
Under the emerging plan, the project would extend beyond a conventional theme park to create a global entertainment and lifestyle hub featuring a world-class concert hall and a standard sports stadium with a capacity of at least eighty thousand seats, capable of hosting international concerts, sports competitions and major events.
Mr. Phiphat emphasised that the development does not involve a casino component, focusing instead on tourism, culture and entertainment to drive economic benefits.
The EEC was selected as the strategic location due to its robust infrastructure framework, including international airports, rail networks and high-speed rail links, deep-sea ports and proximity to major tourism destinations such as Bangkok, Pattaya and Rayong.
These assets, he said, position the corridor well to support a mixed-use entertainment complex that can attract both domestic and international visitors throughout the year.
Mr. Phiphat described the concept as an opportunity to elevate Thailand’s tourism and creative industries, create jobs, draw high-spending visitors and enhance per-capita income.
He framed the initiative as part of a broader agenda to position the country as a new centre for music, sports and lifestyle tourism in Southeast Asia.
While acknowledging that continuity and political support are essential to turning the plan into reality, he noted that the PPP structure would combine global private-sector expertise, technology and capital with thoughtful state oversight to advance the project beyond the study phase.
