February 2, 2567 Rajamangala University of Technology Isan by Choonhavan Institute Organize a meeting to listen to opinions and test investor interest. Land Port Development Project (Dry Port) in Khon Kaen Province By Associate Professor Dr. Kosit Sriputhon, RMUTI President, assigned Assistant Professor Dr. Haris Prasancham, Assistant Rector RMUTI Khon Kaen Campus. Was a representative to welcome the meeting attendees at Mongkol Pradu Meeting Room, Building 18, 3rd Floor, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan. Khon Kaen Campus, in this event, was honored by Mr. Siriwat Phinijpanit, Deputy Governor of Khon Kaen Province. Chaired the opening meeting to listen to opinions and test investor interest (Market Sounding) for the project to develop a land port (Dry Port) in Khon Kaen Province to become commercially viable. with Mr. Apisate Phongsuwan, Deputy Director of the Port Authority of Thailand Asset Management and Business Development gave a report along with Mr. Kornchawanwit Chaiperawat, Nam Phong District Chief, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Federation of Thai Industries, leaders of public and private organizations, businessmen and industrial entrepreneurs. Honored to participate in the said meeting to listen to opinions. Total number: 85 people Divided into 20 people from the Port Authority of Thailand, 18 government agencies, and private agencies directly involved with the project, consisting of investors, target customers who will use the group's services, water transportation operators, and Logistics business group: 47 people
side Mr. Siriwat Phinichphanit, Deputy Governor of Khon Kaen Province Said, “The meeting for listening to opinions and testing investor interest (Market Sounding) for the project to develop a land port (Dry Port) in Khon Kaen Province to become commercially possible today. From the statement of the Deputy Director of the Port Authority of Thailand It can be seen that the Ory Port development project in Khon Kaen province is an important project that helps support the development of the country's logistics system and economy. He is very pleased that the Port Authority of Thailand has chosen Khon Kaen Province as the area for the Dry Port Development Project. Khon Kaen Province is an important province in the Northeast which has been selected as the 5th MICE CTY. of Thailand is a province with demand and the supply of goods and transportation of goods in both the agricultural and industrial sectors is quite high. Whether it is the agricultural and food industries (such as rice, cassava, sugar cane, and sugar), the electrical appliance industry Apparel industry Wood and wood products industry Metal and non-metal industries. In addition, Khon Kaen Province is well prepared in terms of infrastructure and facilities to support the Dry Port development project in the area of Ban Non Phayom, Muang Wan Subdistrict, Nam Phong District, Khon Kaen Province. To be a province that is an economic center linking regional freight transport and domestic freight transport that can connect seamlessly to neighboring countries such as the Lao People's Democratic Republic.”
In this event, there were presentations of the initial results of operations, such as Assistant Professor Dr. Boonyaporn Duangsa, Director of Choonhavan Institute, RMUTI, representing the background, objectives, including the scope of study, those Assist Professor Suthon Kongsaktrakul Being a representative presenting the study of physical suitability and preliminary design in the project area, Assistant Professor Dr. Phongsutthi Phansan represented the results of the study of suitability and feasibility in an appropriate investment format, and Mr. Songsak Thongthai, president of the Federation of Thai Industries Group Central Northeastern Region Contribute to additional overall information as a project consultant. After that, it was a time for meeting participants to have the opportunity to give suggestions and comments that were beneficial to the project. The meeting participants gave very useful suggestions. Mitr Phol Sugar Factory Khon Kaen Sugar Factory Shipping company Logistics companies, etc.
For organizing a listening session to test investor interest. Land Port Development Project (Dry Port) in Khon Kaen Province It is a project under the master plan for the development of a land port (Dry Port) that is in line with the main policy of the Ministry of Transport in driving and support multiple forms of transportation, seamlessly linking land and water transport (Seamless Transportation) and supporting the Laem Chabang Port Development Project, Phase 3, of which today's meeting is part of the project. The objective is to listen to opinions. Interests of investor groups Target customer group who will come to use the service Group of water transport operators Logistics Business Group Government and private agencies Directly related to the project After having a meeting to listen to the said opinions. The results of the meeting were summarized on 3 issues as follows:
- Issue 1 Physical suitability (Size Selection)
Investor group Target customer group who will come to use the service Group of water transport operators Logistics Business Group Government and private agencies Want relevant government agencies Both car transport rail transport and maritime transport Participate in supporting or participating in driving the land port development project. and give importance to the regional level both in the area of Khon Kaen province or nearby provinces and including the national level Whether it is the infrastructure system and connections between neighboring provinces Transportation costs and transportation time Demand side of the business sector in the region The Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) supports the emergence of a land port in Khon Kaen Province. to happen commercially By promoting investment both domestically and abroad to receive tax benefits.
- Issue 2: Preliminary design in the project area (Preliminary Design)
Investor group Target customer group who will come to use the service Group of water transport operators Logistics business groups, government and private agencies Want to design the architecture of the land port to be appropriate and consistent with the culture of Khon Kaen Province. In addition There should be a customs agency to facilitate and expedite customs procedures. And an Industrial Zone area should be designated to support investment and port development. Moreover, Free Zone areas should be designated to provide incentives for entrepreneurs to operate businesses in the area. and to enable entrepreneurs to receive additional tax benefits and fees as provided by law. There should also be readiness of the infrastructure system to support the land port.
- Issue 3: Suitability and feasibility of appropriate investment forms. Investor group Target customer group who will come to use the service Group of water transport operators Logistics Business Group Government and private agencies Agree on investing in the development of a dry port in the form of joint investment between the public and private sectors (Joint Venture) because the business sector in Khon Kaen province has the potential and is ready to support the emergence of a dry port.
By meeting to listen to opinions and suggestions. and the conclusions from the said meeting The relevant agencies will bring these results. It will be used as information to support investment models that are appropriate for the development of a dry port in Khon Kaen province.
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