Picture this: a tantalizing 167-kilometer ribbon of steel stretching from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai, promising to transform the landscape of Thailand’s transport with an alluring budget of 29.748 billion baht. This isn’t just another construction project; it’s a masterpiece in the making, set to begin in April 2024, igniting the economy and revolutionizing travel. Imagine sweeping views through train windows, a journey redefined.
And the excitement doesn’t stop there! May 2024 marks the countdown to the creation of a vibrant artery – the western section of the Orange Line. Spanning from Bang Khunnon to Minburi, it comes with the electrifying promise of full route electrification, supported by a staggering budget of 140 billion baht. This isn’t just a metro line; it’s the future pulse of Bangkok, energizing every commute.
Now, let the rubber meet the road on Highway No. 4027. Slated for transformation, this 4.55 km stretch from Para village to Muang Mai village is getting a 510 million baht makeover. Scheduled for August 2024, the expansion promises a journey so fluid, you’d think you’re gliding on the wings of progress itself.
And talk about service; the Sri Racha Service Centre on the M7 is gearing up to redefine pit stops with 1.615 billion baht. August 2024 will witness this center becoming the crown jewel between Chon Buri and the enchanting city of Pattaya.
Not to be outdone, the Bang Lamung Service Area is prepping its grand introduction on the M7 in August 2024 as well. Armed with a budget of 766 million baht, this service area isn’t just a stop; it’s a destination that will make the Pattaya-Map Ta Phud section a traveler’s delight.
September 2024 is when the M7 makes a grand play for the skies. A 4.508 billion baht extension will stretch out to the illustrious U-Tapao International Airport. Fancy that drive? One where every mile brings you closer to the clouds.
But why stop there when you can elevate the experience? Linking highways No 402, 4027, and 4025, is an elevated way slated for the same tech-savvy September of 2024. With a clear view and a 2 billion baht vision, every drive will feel like floating on an asphalt cloud.
The Red Line isn’t just growing; it’s thriving with new links like the Rangsit-Thammasat section set to roll out with a budget of 6.468 billion baht. Next up, the Talinchan-Salaya and Talingcha-Siriraj sections, each a testament to progress with budgets of 10.67 and 4.694 billion baht respectively. And let’s not miss the Jira Road-Ubon Ratchathani double-decker delight, with a well-heeled budget of 35.527 billion baht. All aboard the future in September 2024!
And for the thrill-seekers and scenic cruisers, the Krathu-Patong expressway looms with a promise of a dramatic 14.67 billion baht experience. What’s more staggering? A proposed October 2024 start date that promises to take your breath away, curve by beautiful curve.
Rounding out the road revelations is the third ring road Jatuchote in November 2024, boasting a handsome budget of 24.06 billion baht, and the pièce de résistance, the Thai-Chinese highspeed railway. With a heart-pumping budget of 300 billion baht, it’s poised to become a steel-spined dragon stretching from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai in December 2024.
But these stunning spectacles are just a part of a grander vision, as the Transport Ministry will be sowing the seeds of 72 groundbreaking projects. Even with a slight fiscal delay, the indefatigable Suriya has rallied his agencies to prepare for a post-budget approval boom.
The ministry isn’t just thinking big; they’re thinking global with roadshows spanning from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates, not missing a chance to dazzle investors with Thailand’s ambitious southern land bridge project—a project that’s turning heads even before its 2025 bidding debut.
However, before the ink dries on these future deals, Thailand celebrates the fruition of nine projects in the forthcoming year. From the rhythmic rails of the Napathom-Hua Hin double-track railway to the third runway at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, progression is the theme. We’ll witness the birth of Chiang Rai’s goods transhipment centre, the Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi motorway, the five “smart” piers gracing the Chao Phraya River, Krabi Airport’s new passenger terminal, the Lop Buri-Pak Nampho double-track railway, and the fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge—a bridge not just over waters, but over challenges, connecting dreams and economies.
Indeed, the times ahead are not just burgeoning; they’re riveting, promising an exhilarating ride into Thailand’s reimagined horizon of transport and opportunity. So buckle up, for journey and destination are about to become one thrilling blur of possibility.
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