Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, said a proposed “Disneyland Thailand” project in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is feasible and is already undergoing a public–private partnership (PPP) feasibility study.
Overseeing the EEC, Phiphat said the project is being considered as a large-scale development and would extend well beyond a conventional theme park. The concept includes a world-class entertainment complex featuring a concert hall and an international-standard stadium with a capacity of at least 80,000 seats, designed to host global concerts, major sporting events, and large-scale international activities. He emphasised that the project would not involve a casino.
The EEC was selected as the project location due to its strong infrastructure readiness. The area is supported by international airports, rail and high-speed rail networks, deep-sea ports, and direct links to major tourism destinations such as Bangkok, Pattaya, and Rayong. He added that the PPP model would combine global private-sector expertise, technology, and investment with government oversight to ensure long-term sustainability.
Positioned as a global “Entertainment and Lifestyle Hub,” the project is expected to generate wide-ranging economic benefits, including job creation, increased income per capita, and the attraction of high-spending international visitors. Phiphat also said the development could help promote Thailand’s younger generation as creators and organisers in the modern economy, while supporting the country’s ambitions in music and sports tourism.
Addressing political considerations, Phiphat said the key challenge is not the project’s feasibility but ensuring continuity in leadership to carry it through. He noted that if voters support him and the Bhumjaithai Party to lead the next government, the project would move forward.
A source close to Phiphat said an initial roadmap has already been outlined and could progress from in-depth studies and investor discussions toward a clearer PPP framework. The source added that the EEC’s existing legal framework and support mechanisms would allow the next administration to build on work already underway, rather than starting from scratch. The source also cited Phiphat’s role in driving the Phuket Sandbox reopening model during the Covid-19 pandemic as an example of his ability to advance complex national projects.
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