Prayut wants an accelerated approach to Thailand's infrastructure
The Ministry of Transport wants to speed up the construction of highways connecting Bangkok to the south of Thailand.
Prime Minister Prayut: 'Thailand must build a new economy'
Prime Minister Prayut says Thailand needs to build a new economy after relying heavily on exports and tourism, which has now been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Prayut, this can be done by investing in the infrastructure.
The government is committed to spending about 640 billion baht next year on major public transport projects, including new electric rail routes in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Nakhon Ratchasima, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) said.
Watch out for the Chinese one belt – one road trap
The Chinese One belt – one road (BRI) initiatives give rise to critical scrutiny because more and more developing countries are thus plunging into debt.
Thailand will get 2.796 kilometers of highways
The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning has included seven highway construction projects in the Motorway Development Masterplan. It is a total length of 2.796 kilometers. These projects will cost 1,27 trillion baht.
Update investments by the Thai government (2)
Fortunately, Charly's life is full of pleasant surprises (unfortunately sometimes also less pleasant ones). Until a few years ago, he would never have dared to predict that he would spend the rest of his life in Thailand. However, he has now been living in Thailand for a while and in recent years close to Udonthani. Today: update of Article 30 of January 12, 2019.
Negotiations on the first of 14 partial contracts between Thailand and China for the construction of the high-speed line (HSL) from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima have failed, but Transport Minister Arkhom believes that the parties will be able to reach a solution
Grand development plans for Thailand
A number of posts have written about the “East Economic Corridor” (EEC) in Thailand. This area is to become Thailand's main hub for trade and industry. This requires good connections with the CLMV countries Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
Traffic chaos in Bangkok due to infrastructure projects
While the traffic chaos in Bangkok is normally already of special proportions, it will get even worse this year, especially in the northern part of the capital. There is a lot of work being done, not only figuratively but also literally.
Update investments by the Thai government
As promised, hereby an update of "investments by the Thai government". Given the many reactions to the posting of the first article, I thought it would be a good idea to post an update now, in which all reactions have been processed. Of course I also included the projects that have now also been announced.
Plan for Nakhon Ratchasima – Laos railway line
The Thai Ministry of Transport is developing plans to build a double track link between Nakhon Ratchasima and Pakse in Laos. A feasibility study will first follow. The government of Laos is also in favor of the plan.
A feasibility study into the construction of the Brown monorail in combination with a highway is expected to be completed in June, the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) said.
2018 is the year of infrastructure projects in Thailand
The current government of Thailand is heavily investing in infrastructure projects to boost the economy. In 2018, this concerns many projects with a combined value of 103 billion baht.
The Thai government is making a big effort with 56 major infrastructure projects for 2,4 trillion baht
The Thai government is using heavy guns to boost the economy. This year and next year there are 56 major infrastructure projects worth 2,4 trillion baht in the pipeline. This also includes the Thai – Sino high-speed line from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, which should begin construction in mid-September.
New load on land for infrastructure works
There will be a new tax for landowners with property along infrastructural works, such as metro lines. They benefit from the increase in the value of the land and that is why a new tax is being prepared for that group: land windfall tax. Minister Apisak (Finance) wants the bill ready this year.
Tourism puts a strain on Thailand's infrastructure
If the numbers are correct, about 30 million tourists have visited Thailand in the last few years. According to the economists of the World Bank, Thailand's infrastructure would be under great pressure.
Thai government wants to invest heavily in infrastructure
The government is allocating more than 895 billion baht this year for the infrastructure in the country. It concerns 36 projects such as the construction of double track, ferry services, metro lines, highways, ports and expansion of airports.