Bangkok, "Suriya" Minister of Transport lays out an aggressive plan. "Drive transport policy" in 2024 - 2025, moving forward with 150 "land-water-rail-air" projects, set to build 31 new projects this year, ready to open mega projects in 2025, a total of 13 projects, focusing on the rail-aviation hub system. region Upgrading transportation-logistics stimulate the economy Increase convenience and safety in traveling for citizens. Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit The Minister of Transport revealed that from the workshop conducted 'Driving transportation policy for the prosperity of the people' in 2024 - 2025 with the goal of pushing every project to become concrete. including making additional plans Consistent with the government's policy framework and the policies of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, the Ministry of Transport and all agencies under it Ready to operate at full efficiency To push the overall economic picture Focus on safety along with improving the quality of life For the overall investment in transportation in 2024 - 2025, there are a total of 150 projects, divided into 64 projects that will open for service within 2024 and 31 projects that will begin construction, with a total investment value of 389,750 million baht. While in 2025 there are 57 new projects with a total investment value of 263,016 million baht, among those in 2025 there are large projects. with an investment value exceeding 1,000 million baht, totaling 13 projects, with a total investment value of 254,183 million baht, in terms of developing every dimension of transportation and transportation, divided into road transportation development The Ministry of Transport will expedite the development of the expressway network between cities. (Motorway) and Expressway to increase travel options. Stimulate the economy and connect networks to major cities in the region. Including increasing the grassroots economy by developing a network of secondary roads and bridges To facilitate access to community areas Supports agricultural products a nd supports tourism as well. Mr. Suriya further said that when breaking down the details of the road projects, it was found that there are 18 projects that will open for service in 2024, such as the M81 motorway Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi, the M6 ??motorway Bang Pa-in - Saraburi - Nakhon Ratchasima, the Thai - Lao Friendship Bridge. Location 5 (Bueng Kan - Bolikhamsai), Bueng Kan Province, etc. As for new projects that will begin construction in 2024, a total of 13 projects, such as the M9 Motorway, Bangkok Outer Ring Road, western side, Bang Bua Thong - Bang Pa-in Motorway, the M7 extension connecting the stadium. Fly U-Tapao Chalong Rat Expressway extension (Chatu Chot - Lam Luk Ka section), Phuket Expressway, Kathu - Patong section, etc. and 24 new projects in 2025, such as construction of a new road connecting M6 - Highway 32, construction of a bridge across the Kolok River. 2nd at Su-ngai Kolok - Rantau Panyang District, Narathiwat Province, Chiang Mai Ring Road Development Project, Round 3 (Highway 121), etc. while the development of land transport The Ministry of Transport has given importance to developing facilities and supporting freight transport. Increase product distribution efficiency Including supervision and improvement of service levels. Supervision of public safety standards for service users and safety standards in the construction of large projects There are 11 projects that will be open for service in 2024, such as the development of a public transport connection system (Feeder) of 29 routes of the Transport Company and 21 routes of the Bus Terminal, etc. In terms of new projects that will begin. In 2024, there will be 8 projects, such as pushing for clean energy buses of the BMTA and Bus Terminal, and 7 new projects in 2025, such as the project to procure 75 electric buses of the Bus Terminal. etc. Mr. Suriya further said that the development of rail transportation The Ministry of Transport has expedited the construction project for a new railway line. and the double-track railway project, P hase 2, high-speed rail and freight transport networks to neighboring countries. To provide service on time and reduce the cost of transporting goods and traveling for citizens Including pushing for the enactment of laws related to the supervision of rail transport system services. There are 9 projects that will open for service in 2024, such as the double-track railway, Nakhon Pathom - Hua Hin section, Hua Hin - Prachuap Khiri Khan section. Prachuap Khiri Khan - Chumphon section, etc. As for new projects that will begin construction in 2024, a total of 6 projects, such as the dark red line suburban train, Rangsit - TU Rangsit Center, the red line suburban train, Taling Chan - Salaya section, the light red line suburban train, section. Taling Chan - Siriraj, double track railway, Jira Road Junction - Ubon Ratchathani section, etc. and 10 new projects in 2025, such as the procurement of locomotives and rolling stock to support double track trains. Study to prepare standards for rail transport system zones and transport system safety zones. Preparation of secondary legislation under the Draft Rail Transport Act B.E.….etc. In addition, in the development of water transportation Emphasis was placed on expanding the capacity of water transportation. By opening the doors to water trade Increase sailing efficiency Accelerate the construction of Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 and the development of ports in the region. Including the improvement of Smart Passenger Pier (Smart Pier), with 8 projects that will be open for service in 2024, such as developing 4 public passenger piers on the Chao Phraya River (Smart Pier), namely Rama 7 Pier, Pak Kret Pier, Nonthaburi Province, Phra Pinklao Pier. Rama 5 Port, etc. As for two new projects that will begin construction in 2024, such as developing a regional port linking Krabi - Phang Nga - Phuket (Andaman Ring Road), including Manoh Port. and Chong Lard Port, Phang Nga Province, etc. and 8 new projects in 2025, such as developing the Andaman Ring Port. Adding 2 more piers, namely Tha Len Pier, Krabi Province and Ao Po Pier, Phuket Province, developing an additional 15 public passenger piers on the Chao Phraya River (Smart Pier), etc. while the development of air transport Hastened to increase the potential of the country's main airports to accommodate the increasing number of passengers and tourists. and drive towards becoming an aviation hub in the region or Aviation Hub, including developing aviation personnel to have quality and sufficient numbers to meet the needs of the aviation industry There are 18 projects that will open for service in 2024, such as Runway 3 at Suvarnabhumi Airport. New passenger accommodation building Trang Airport Passenger accommodation building number 3 and car parking building at Krabi Airport, etc. Two new projects that will begin construction in 2024, such as construction of the Suvarnabhumi Airport extension. Eastern side, etc. and 8 new projects in 2025, such as construction to extend the length of the runway, expand the taxiway, and aircraft parking apr on. With airport electrical system Chumphon Airport Maintenance and enhancement of runway surfaces, taxiways, Krabi Airport, etc. Mr. Suriya further said that in 2025, the Ministry of Transport has 13 large investment projects (Mega Projects) with an investment value exceeding 1,000 million baht and a total investment value of 254,183 million baht, including the road transport dimension, such as the Outer Ring Road project. Bangkok Round 3 on the south side, San Pa Tong Interchange Project, San Pa Tong District, Chiang Mai Province, Chiang Mai Ring Road Development Project Round 3 (Highway 121) and the Nakhon In - Salaya Road Connection Project in the dimensions. Land transport includes the Surat Thani Province Freight Station Project. The rail transport dimension includes plans to procure locomotives and rolling stock to support double-track trains, while the water transport dimension includes dredging and maintenance of 10 economic waterways, etc. and the air transport dimension includes construction proje cts to extend the length of the tracks. Run, expand taxiways, airstrips Complete with airport electrical system and other elements of Chumphon Airport However, in 2025, the Ministry of Transport will accelerate investment in the project. By giving importance to the development of the rail system. and projects according to government policy that wants to promote tourism Including a project to solve the Missing Link problem and a project to increase travel safety. Reduce accidents in transportation, including the railway system dimension: investment in double-track railway construction will be accelerated. and high speed trains According to the operational timeline (Timeline) as follows: Accelerate investment in construction of double-track railways, Phase 2 (2022 - 2026), 7 routes, distance 1,479 kilometers (km) and accelerate construction of new railway lines. Den Chai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong and Ban Phai-Mukdahan-Nakhon Phanom To be completed according to plan At the same time, from the government's Visa F ree policy, it is expected that there will be a large number of tourists coming to Thailand. Therefore, the Ministry of Transport gives importance to the development of the air gateway with the Quick Win project in terms of developing and improving airport buildings to be clean, safe, and convenient. for tourists. In addition, there will be improvements to increase the efficiency of the passenger building and runway to be in line with the passenger volume that will increase in the future. The Ministry of Transport focuses on increasing air capabilities. In order to make Thailand an Aviation Hub, in 2024 - 2025, the Ministry of Transport has also set plans and projects to expand water transport capacity, such as accelerating the development of public passenger ports on the Chao Phraya River (Smart Pier), port development. Supports large cruise ships (Cruise Terminal) supporting tourism And the development of Laem Chabang Port, Phase 3, will expedite construction work in order to open for service in 2031. Mr. Suriya said that the Ministry of Transport and all related agencies We discussed together and brought up the issues. and the problems of people in the field of transportation and find ways to solve problems by creating an Action Plan to clearly define operations and operating times. In developing the transportation system by road, land, rail, water and air to provide convenience to the people. travel safety and costs a reasonable price Including being environmentally friendly. for progress Land Bridge Project Mr. Suriya said that next week he will make an appointment with the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand. To send details of the Land Bridge project for the Chinese ambassador I will send the details to Chinese investors next. As for myself, I plan to go on a road show in China. By the end of March However, there are reports that the Dubai World Group is preparing to visit the Landbridge area to study information soon. and Indian businessmen Expressed interest in the Land Bridge project as well, which current ly the OTP has studied 99% of the data. As for many parties being concerned about the lifting and lowering of containers It may not be worth the investment. Mr. Suriya said that this project will have a return on investment of no less than 10%.- Source: Thai News Agency
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