Thai DPM says Disneyland Thailand can be real, plan is feasible & not 'pipe dream'

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said that Thailand has the ability and sufficient potential to develop a Disneyland-scale project in the country.

He insisted that the plan was feasible and not a "pipe dream", reported Khaosod English.

Phiphat was responding to scepticism over proposals to bring a Disneyland project to Thailand as part of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development strategy.

He said that Thailand has the potential to host a world-class theme park of such a scale and emphasised that the project would go beyond a single attraction.

Thailand's EEC strategy

The EEC, which Phiphat oversees, is a major development zone consisting of Chonburi, Rayong, and Chachoengsao provinces.

Phiphat said that the initiative to bring in Disneyland is part of a broader plan to position the EEC as a global entertainment and lifestyle hub.

His vision includes a large concert hall and a world-standard sports stadium of at least 80,000 seats, reported Bangkok Post.

The complex would be capable of hosting major international concerts, global sporting events and festivals.

He also added that a casino would not be included.

Phiphat said the project would serve as a platform for Thai talent in the creative and event industries, reported Khaosod English.

“Disneyland Thailand in the EEC is not just about fun. It is an opportunity to upgrade Thailand’s creative and tourism industries and move the country towards becoming a regional hub for world-class events in Southeast Asia.”

Top photo from Disney Experiences and Wikimedia.