Laem Chabang is a city in Chonburi Province, Thailand. It occupies the tambon Bang Lamung of Bang Lamung District, the tambons Bueng, Surasak, Thung Sukhla, and parts of Nong Kham of Si Racha District. Laem Chabang is home to Thailand's largest port, about 25 kilometres north of Pattaya, and south of the city of Chonburi. The port occupies 2,572 acres (1,041 ha) and is capable of handling the largest (Post-Panamax) vessels.
Development of the port complex started in 1988 to encourage development outside Bangkok and take advantage of proximity to the Gulf of Thailand. The container port was completed in 1991. In 2014 it handled 6.58 million TEUs, making it the 22nd busiest container port in the world. Much of the international shipping reaching Thailand passes through Laem Chabang. It is a port of call for Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises.
Laem Chabang also has world class golf courses, such as the Laem Chabang International Country Club designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Cycle the Baltics
Diverse, richly historic and impossibly photogenic, the Baltic states of Esto...
Read moreHidden Cyclades Sailing Adventure
Sail through the Cyclades exploring the hidden islands so often overlooked by...
Read moreNorthern Brazil: Hiking & Beaches
Experience the heart and soul of Brazilian culture and its remote interior wi...
Read moreUluru and Arnhem Land Camping Adventure
Embark on a nine-day Northern Territory adventure from Alice Springs to Darwi...
Read moreExplore Petra & Wadi Rum Independent Adventure
Hit the highlights of Jordan in four action-packed days. View spectacular Wad...
Read more