Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Pipat, stated that the Disneyland planned for the Eastern Economic Corridor could attract an additional 10 million tourists annually and generate more than 150 billion baht (18.749 billion ringgit) in revenue.
On January 30, the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington posted on Facebook that Thailand is positioning itself as the leading contender for Southeast Asia’s first Disneyland project.
According to the Bangkok Post, on the 3rd, Pipat responded that this news reflects how the concept of a "Thailand Disneyland" has entered the realm of economic diplomacy.
Pipat, who oversees the Eastern Economic Corridor, emphasized that Thailand’s strength lies not only in its market size but also in its comprehensive infrastructure system. This includes international airports, high-speed railways, deep-water ports, and road networks—sufficient to accommodate the massive influx of visitors associated with a world-class project.
He explained that the proposed Thailand Disneyland would go beyond the scope of a traditional theme park, aiming to create a large-scale entertainment and lifestyle center that combines a theme park, concert hall, and an 80,000-seat international-standard stadium.
Such facilities would attract globally significant events, such as world-class artist concerts and international sports competitions, thereby encouraging repeat visitor spending.
Pipat added that after completion, the project is expected to create over 100,000 jobs, bring in around 10 million additional tourists per year, generate over 150 billion baht in annual revenue, and is likely to boost Thailand’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by around 1% annually.