from government policy and the Ministry of Transport by Mr. Saksayam Chidchob, Minister of Transport and Dr. Atirat Rattanaset, Deputy Minister of Transport, asking the Marine Department to accelerate the study and analysis of private investment in the port development project. Accommodates large cruise ships Koh Samui District Surat Thani Province (Cruise Terminal)
latestMr. Soraphong Paitoonpong Acting Director General of the Marine Department revealed that Koh Samui currently does not have a port that can accommodate large cruise ships effectively. Cruise ships that want to dock at Koh Samui have to anchor at Nathon Beach and allow tourists to take small boats to go to the coast with only about 50% of tourists disembarking to go to the coast. The development of the pier will increase the convenience for tourists even more. Currently, the progress of the construction of the cruise pier in Koh Samui is progressing as follows:
1. The Marine Department has hired a consulting firm to conduct a study according to the 2020-2022 budget to do PPP (Public Private Partnership) for the Koh Samui cruise port project. It is the most suitable alternative project. Located in the southern part of Koh Samui at Laem Hin Khom, the study will be completed in early March 2023, which will present the report to the Minister of Transport for approval before submitting to the State Enterprise Policy Office. to continue in the form of PPP
The scope of work includes the construction of passenger terminals. It has an area of at least 7,200 square meters and can accommodate 1,200 passengers per hour. The building supports and promotes the use of the terminal to have activities throughout the year such as meeting rooms, souvenir shops and restaurants. 40 meters wide and 445 meters long, a cable-stayed bridge was built to connect the passenger terminal and the back quay area with the tourist information building. Ticket building, restaurant and service building The cable-stayed bridge was built to reduce the environmental impact on the coral remains beneath the bridge. For the ports that will provide services are divided into The ferry terminal (alternative) is intended to serve passengers. who want to travel to and from Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat provinces (Up to 6 boats) Yacht port (optional) will have a modern jetty. Accommodates up to 80 yachts. Investors can redesign to serve yachts. Can be more diverse, with the service building model must be designed in accordance with the requirements of the Marine Department. to support all activities both cruise ship docks Ferry and Yacht Ports
2. The Marine Department has improved the landing pier to accommodate cruise ships that will anchor near Nathon Pier according to the 2021-2023 budget for the construction of the pier and facilities. To support the loading and unloading of tourists from cruise ships ashore in an orderly way. Fast and safe. The scope of work consists of 1. Construction of accommodation to accommodate passengers, size 30 x 60 meters, an area of approximately 1,800 square meters. 2. Construction of a walkway bridge, size 5 x 152 meters, an area of approximately 760 square meters. 8 sets of reinforced concrete, size 4 x 20 meters, with an area of approximately 640 square meters. and shockproof rubber It will be completed within September 2023.
However, the service building model must be designed in accordance with the requirements of the Marine Department. to support all activities both cruise ship docks ferry terminal and yacht harbor to maximize the benefits of the development of the transport network And tourism promotes the economy to the nation. and the government
