Pattani Port Faces Operational Challenges Three Decades After Completion
MP Chaiชนะ has urged the government to allocate funds for dredging the Pattani port channel, which remains inaccessible to large vessels despite being completed 30 years ago.
According to a report by Matichon Online, Member of Parliament Chaiชนะ has raised concerns regarding the long-standing operational limitations of the Pattani port. Although the facility was completed three decades ago, it currently lacks the necessary depth to accommodate large vessels, rendering it significantly underutilized. Chaiชนะ has formally requested that the government, specifically targeting Minister Phiphat, authorize and allocate a budget for the urgent dredging of the port's navigation channel. The MP argues that this infrastructure investment is essential to improve the port's functionality and support local economic activities. For residents and those involved in regional logistics, this development highlights a persistent issue with infrastructure maintenance that limits maritime trade and transport efficiency in the southern province. While the call for funding has been made, it remains to be confirmed whether the Ministry will approve the requested budget or establish a timeline for the dredging project. Observers are waiting to see if this political pressure will lead to concrete improvements in the port's accessibility.
