Port of Tak Bai Customs House

The approach to Tak Bai Customs House is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Khlong Sai Buri Lighthouse at 2.4 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Sungai Golok Transit (2.4 NM ESE), Tak Bai (2.4 NM ESE), Tumpat (7.6 NM ESE), Pulau Pantai Kuda (11 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Tak Bai Customs House is located within the Strait of Malacca — the primary shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, carrying over 25% of global traded goods. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Tak Bai Customs House (THTAB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for THTAB on the live map.

The Port of Tak Bai Customs House is a port in TH. Its UN/LOCODE is THTAB — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, TH, are the ISO country code for TH. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Tak Bai Customs House operates in the UTC+7 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.