Proposed Development: Bangkok Port Area to Host Grandeur Entertainment Hub
Getting a slice of the entertainment pie, Bangkok's Port is in for a major facelift! Deputee Transport Minister, Manaporn Charoensri, spills the beans on a commercial redevelopment project that'll transform around one-fifth of the Bangkok Port compound.
Covering approximately 520 rai (~82.6 acres), this first phase will bring an action-packed entertainment complex, a classy cruise terminal, retail spaces, offices, residences, malls, and, you guessed it, swanky hotels! The Transport Ministry is ready to foot a 20-million-baht bill for a year-long study to ensure this project's a goer.
A casino might join the party if the legislative folks in Parliament shake hands on it. Remember, Mr. Manaporn expressed that a casino is on the table as long as we legalize the blighters first!
This public-private partnership baby will steer clear of meddling with nearby communities or interfering with the day-to-day tasks of Bangkok Port. But wait, there's more! This is just the start, pal. Bangkok Port's full redevelopment could expand across its entire 2,353 rai expanse—though, the deets on future phases aren't exactly forthcoming.
And hey, it's not all fun and games. Around 15,000 households reside within the port's boundaries, prompting worries about potential impact on these communities. But fear not, congratulations on your new-found address, because safeguards are in place to ward off any uncool, shady shenanigans.
Lastly, keep an ear to the ground for the potential introduction of Thailand's first state-regulated casino resort—should the gambling bill ever see the light of day. Oh, and let's not forget about those sweet transportation improvements planned for the area, such as a proposed KL-Bangkok cargo rail link to boost trade—but that's a story for another day.
So, get ready to say sayonara to the old Bangkok Port and welcome the new kid on the block!
[1] Source: Bangkok Post: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1850467/transport-eyes-slimmed-down-port-redevelopment[2] Source: Nikkei Asia: https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Transportation/Bangkok-port-redevelopment-cranks-up-with-new-leading-figure[3] Source: Matichon: https://www.matichon.co.th/news/politics/185275667-1513990280
- The redevelopment project of Bangkok's Port, covering approximately 520 rai, will include an entertainment complex, a classy cruise terminal, retail spaces, offices, residences, malls, and swanky hotels.
- The Transport Ministry is preparing a 20-million-baht study to ensure the success of the first phase of the commercial redevelopment project at Bangkok Port.
- A casino might be part of the redeveloped Bangkok Port, but it will depend on the approval of the gambling bill by Parliament.
- The full redevelopment of Bangkok Port, which could extend across its entire 2,353 rai expanse, could bring about significant changes to surrounding communities and potential impact on the 15,000 households residing within the port's boundaries.
