In Trang Province the Kantang Port is presently undergoing improvements and the MD has
received a budget of THB60 million for the port improvement/expansion. There is a proposed
new port at Nakleua and a feasibility study on this is now almost complete. If the project appears
feasible, the MD will continue with the detailed design and environmental study for the port.
Trang Provincial Administration (TPA) is planning land acquisition for port construction which
will be undertaken by the MD. It is expected that land acquisition will commence in late 2007.
The TPA is also interested in investing in the port at Si Kao in order to promote ro–ro ferry
service to Langkawi, Penang and Aceh. Currently the TPA has obtained permission for port
construction from MD.