PM heralds phase 3 of Map Ta Phut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expects the third-phase development of Map Ta Phut deep-sea port to make Thailand a modern hub of water logistics, boosting investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

“It will serve as a gate to connect trade between Asean and the international community,” said Gen Prayut yesterday as he officially launched the new port development project.

More investment, driven by port infrastructure aimed at facilitating the transport of natural gas and liquid products, means more employment and a better local economy in Rayong where the port is located, he said.

“I want all sectors to take the Apec summit as an opportunity to help make the EEC a destination for foreign investors,” said Gen Prayut, referring to this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit to be hosted by Thailand in November.

Veeris Ammarapala, governor of the…