THPAT Port Code Lookup

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THPAT Bangkok Pat Port
Bangkok Pat Port is the seaport of Bangkok, in the city of Bangkokin Thailand. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is THPAT.

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Port Code

THPAT

Name

Bangkok Pat

Country / Region

Thailand

City

Bangkok

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Latitude

13.6185000

Longitude

100.5525000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

UN/LOCODE THPAT

Country Thailand

City Bangkok

Coordinates 13.618500, 100.552500

Bangkok PAT, coded THPAT and commonly referred to as Bangkok Port or Khlong Toei Port, is a river port on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It is operated by the Port Authority of Thailand and serves as a conventional cargo and container gateway for the Bangkok metropolitan area. The port has separate operating areas for general cargo and container handling, with marine access constrained by river navigation conditions and vessel dimensions. Our platform treats THPAT as a Bangkok-area river-port option rather than a deep-water substitute for Laem Chabang. Cargo planning should therefore consider vessel acceptance, draft restrictions, terminal instructions, and the inland delivery point before booking.

The port record indicates a maximum reference of approximately 172 m LOA, 25 m beam, 8.2 m draft and 12,000 DWT; vessels near the upper limits require case-by-case confirmation.

Key Highlights

River-port operating profile: THPAT is located inside Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River, so navigation, tidal conditions, river traffic and berth acceptance can influence planning.
Mixed cargo capability: The port record describes an East quay for container vessels and a West quay for general cargo vessels, with conventional quay operations also available.
Bangkok metropolitan access: The port is positioned close to Thailand’s principal commercial and industrial consumption area, supporting containerized imports and exports requiring Bangkok-area delivery.
Vessel-size limitation: Its river access is materially different from deep-water alternatives; our team checks LOA, beam, draft, DWT and carrier acceptance before confirming the routing.
Alternative-port planning: Laem Chabang and other deep-water options may be more suitable for larger vessels, heavy cargo or services requiring broader mainline connectivity, subject to the actual booking.

Facilities & Services

Area	Operational relevance for shippers
Container handling	Container vessel operations are associated with the East quay in the supplied port description. Terminal acceptance, equipment allocation and working windows must be checked for each booking.
General and conventional cargo	The West quay is described for general cargo vessels. Breakbulk, project and other non-containerized cargo require cargo dimensions, lifting method and berth suitability review.
Mooring and river access	Dolphins and mooring buoys are identified in the port record. Their use is subject to vessel particulars, marine instructions and actual operational approval.
Yard and cargo interface	Container pickup, empty release, storage, weighing, inspection and gate procedures are arranged through the relevant terminal or appointed agent; local confirmation is essential.
Inland distribution	Road haulage is the practical connection for Bangkok-area cargo. Truck size, delivery appointment, urban traffic and consignee access should be assessed before quoting.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade pattern: Our team can evaluate THPAT for regional import and export cargo connected with Southeast Asian, East Asian and other international markets, subject to the carrier’s current service design.
Service structure: Depending on the carrier and booking, cargo may move through a direct call, a regional relay or a transshipment hub. We do not assume direct sailing, fixed frequency or a particular carrier without written confirmation.
Transit-time variables: Actual timing is affected by vessel rotation, transshipment connection, river and berth conditions, terminal cut-off, customs release, container availability and inland delivery appointments.
Deep-water alternative: For post-Panamax-type requirements, large project cargo or services not accepted at THPAT, our service team can compare Laem Chabang routing and the resulting inland leg, subject to space and schedule confirmation.

Any transit-time indication provided by our platform is an operational estimate tied to a named sailing and shipment plan; it is not a standing guarantee for THPAT.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Bangkok and the surrounding metropolitan and central Thailand distribution area are the core service market, with final delivery determined by the consignee’s address and road conditions.
Containerized cargo: Consumer goods, machinery, industrial components, retail merchandise and general manufactured products are commonly evaluated for container routing to or from Bangkok.
Conventional cargo: Breakbulk, steel, machinery and other non-containerized shipments may be considered where cargo dimensions, lifting arrangements and vessel suitability are acceptable.
Project and heavy cargo: Oversized or overweight shipments require a route survey, bridge and road review, lifting plan, permits and confirmation that THPAT or an alternative port can safely handle the cargo.
Delivery planning: The final-mile location, delivery-hour restrictions, truck access and unloading equipment can be as important as the ocean-port selection.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export customs information, hazardous-goods documents and container delivery must meet the specific carrier and terminal cut-offs. Our team confirms the applicable times after booking rather than applying a generic deadline.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and safety documentation before equipment is released. DG acceptance is subject to carrier, terminal and local approval.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document data, permits and origin information must be consistent. Customs examination, scanning or document review can extend cargo release time and may create handling or storage exposure.
Inland pickup and delivery: Our service team checks container type, gross weight, road restrictions, truck availability, appointment requirements and consignee unloading capability before dispatching equipment.

Shipping Tips

Send the full cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS code, packages, dimensions, gross weight, container type, dangerous-goods status and final delivery address.
For heavy, tall or long cargo, request a vessel and terminal feasibility check before confirming the sales contract. If river-port limits are unsuitable, compare a deep-water routing and inland transfer plan early.
Prepare accurate shipping instructions and customs documents before the cut-off. Name, quantity, marks, weights and consignee details should match across the invoice, packing list, booking and declaration.
Reserve additional planning margin for river navigation, berth congestion, customs inspection, equipment shortages and Bangkok-area road traffic, especially for time-sensitive cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is THPAT the same as Bangkok Port or Khlong Toei Port?: Yes. THPAT is the UN/LOCODE used in this port record for BANGKOK PAT, commonly identified as Bangkok Port or Khlong Toei Port in Bangkok. Our team verifies the exact terminal and discharge instruction on the booking confirmation.
Can any container vessel be booked to THPAT?: No. THPAT is a river port with stated reference limits of about 172 m LOA, 25 m beam and 8.2 m draft. Vessel acceptance depends on the actual ship, river conditions, berth and carrier approval. We check these factors before final confirmation.
When should dangerous-goods information be submitted?: DG details should be provided before booking or equipment release, not after the container is packed. Carrier and terminal acceptance, declarations, labels, packing and documentation must all be confirmed for the specific shipment.
What commonly causes delay at THPAT?: Typical risks include late documentation, customs inspection, missed terminal cut-off, equipment or truck constraints, river and berth conditions, and urban delivery congestion. Our team builds the shipment plan around the confirmed sailing and terminal instructions.
When should Laem Chabang be considered instead?: It should be compared when the vessel or cargo exceeds THPAT’s practical limits, when a required service is not accepted at the river port, or when a deep-water routing provides a better overall plan. The inland cost and delivery time must be evaluated together with the ocean leg.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, port description and vessel reference limits on this page are based first on the supplied THPAT port record. Operational limits, terminal procedures, cut-offs, vessel acceptance, customs requirements, charges and sailing schedules are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Port authority reference: Port Authority of Thailand information can be cross-checked through port.co.th.
Customs reference: Thailand customs procedures and official customs information can be cross-checked through customs.go.th.
Verification boundary: The cited domains support institutional and regulatory verification; they do not replace the carrier’s booking confirmation, terminal instruction, customs decision, vessel acceptance or our shipment-specific operational check.