Thailand Plans Major Investment in Deep Sea Ports for Marine Tourism
Thailand is planning a major investment in deep sea ports to boost marine tourism. The projects include a new cruise terminal in Koh Samui, upgrades in Phuket, and developing Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya. These developments aim to enhance tourist capacity and economic growth.
Thailand is considering a significant investment in three deep sea ports to boost marine tourism, driven by a rise in large cruise ship visits.
The Marine Department has allocated 156.15 million baht for feasibility studies and design from 2020-23.
The key projects include: developing a large cruise terminal in Koh Samui, Surat Thani with a total investment of 12.172 billion baht, scheduled to start in 2025 and open by 2032, aiming to generate 46 billion baht over 30 years; upgrading the Phuket Deep Sea Port by 2024 to serve both medium and large cruise ships; and developing the Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya City, Chonburi into a hybrid home port and port of call with an investment of 7.412 billion baht, scheduled to open by 2031.
The projects aim to significantly boost tourist capacity and economic growth in the region.
The Marine Department has allocated 156.15 million baht for feasibility studies and design from 2020-23.
The key projects include: developing a large cruise terminal in Koh Samui, Surat Thani with a total investment of 12.172 billion baht, scheduled to start in 2025 and open by 2032, aiming to generate 46 billion baht over 30 years; upgrading the Phuket Deep Sea Port by 2024 to serve both medium and large cruise ships; and developing the Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya City, Chonburi into a hybrid home port and port of call with an investment of 7.412 billion baht, scheduled to open by 2031.
The projects aim to significantly boost tourist capacity and economic growth in the region.
