On Wednesday, it was reported by the EEC’s Secretary-General, Mr. Jula Sukmanop, that an upcoming amendment would make it easier for Asia Era One Co Ltd to kickstart their work. The company that holds the concession for the high-speed railway from Don Mueang to Suvarnabhumi to U-Tapao is still in the preparatory stages, finalizing investment privileges with the Board of Investment.
As Mr. Sukmanop explained, due to the ongoing preliminary procedures, physical construction on the project hasn’t begun yet. The EEC office projected that this would push the railway’s completion to a year later than originally expected.
According to the proposed timeline, construction will span over a period of four years, meaning if it were to commence in the coming year, the anticipated start date of the high-speed railway’s operations would shift from 2027 to 2028.
Separately, Mr. Sukmanop unveiled some exciting news pertaining to the EEC’s growth strategy. Recently, the EEC signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nation-Building Institute (NBI). The NBI operates under the Interior Ministry and aims to cultivate development of expert workforce across public and private sectors, and civil society. This aligns with the EEC’s vision of promoting talent in highly required fields within their region.
He explained, “The MoU not only combines joint training programmes between us, the NBI, and various partners for both short- and long-term durations, covering both domestic and overseas venues, but also ensures adequate availability of skilled personnel for the EEC.”
The MoU also encompasses attracting investment geared towards the holistic development of communities within the EEC areas. The objective is to build self-sustainable communities that can independently drive future growth, utilizing the innovation sparked by the industries within the EEC. This strategic partnership ideally positions all parties involved for sustained success and continued economic prosperity, Mr. Sukmanop concluded.
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