Transport Ministry eyes seven mega projects for 2021

By The Nation

 

Saksayam Chidchob

 

The Transport Ministry will focus on implementing seven new mega-projects next year, including the "southern land bridge" linking the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea, minister Saksayam Chidchob said as he outlined the ministry's plan for 2021 on Monday.

 

The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning has drawn up the terms of reference to hire a private firm to study the feasibility of the project and come up with a suitable design. 

 

Another mega-project is Phase 2 of the double railway track being built by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). 

 

Saksayam said he has given SRT the job of studying the project, which will be developed on a public-private partnership.

 

Given that the state agency has a huge debt and limited budget, getting the private sector to jointly develop the project is one of the options to help the project take off. 

 

He said work on the double track Denchai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong and Ban Pai-Nakon Phanom railway will start next year.

 

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He said work on the double track Denchai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong and Ban Pai-Nakon Phanom railway will start next year.

 

My adopted home town is going to be somewhat busier than normal. Does anyone know the exact route?

When will they build a bridge from Pattaya to Hua Hin ?

The 8th mega project will be to demolish all the deserted hotels and condos. 

Three projects mentioned of which two are money-spinning feasibility studies. What about the rest?

8 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

My adopted home town is going to be somewhat busier than normal. Does anyone know the exact route?

 

These jobs usually follow the existing right of way just adding a second track and appropriate signaling upgrades etc.

43 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

These jobs usually follow the existing right of way just adding a second track and appropriate signaling upgrades etc.

Bangkok Post article mentions route goes from Den Chai-Lampang-Phayao-Chiang Rai, so appears you're right. 

Getting your high speed rail project to take off is very feasible here already ????

All these mega projects costing Billions of Baht, and people dont have any Water flowing from the Faucet to drink.

With record gold sales from Thai citizens, Bank of Thailand should have large and growing USD reserves to finance these projects.

12 hours ago, webfact said:

Transport Ministry eyes seven mega projects for 2021

 

Panoptes had a 100 eyes so sorry Thailand your not even in the eye-ball park with 7 .. 

Edited December 29, 20205 yr by Justgrazing
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10 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

 

My adopted home town is going to be somewhat busier than normal. Does anyone know the exact route?

 For reference:- (I have highlighted the main cities/towns)

 

 

The decree on the Den Chai – Chiang Khong rail project clears the legal obstacles on land expropriation along the route. It covers parts of  Den Chai, Sung Men, Mueang Phrae, Nong Muang Khai, and Song districts in Phrae province; Ngao district in Lampang province; Mueang Phayao, Dok Khamtai, and Phu Kamyao districts in Phayao province; and Pa Daet, Thoeng, Mueang Chiang Rai, Wiang Chai, Wiang Chiang Rung, Doi Luang, and Chiang Khong districts in Chiang Rai province.

13 hours ago, webfact said:

He said work on the double track Denchai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong and Ban Pai-Nakon Phanom railway will start next year.

They have been saying that every couple of years since the 1930s!

2 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

 For reference:- (I have highlighted the main cities/towns)

 

 

The decree on the Den Chai – Chiang Khong rail project clears the legal obstacles on land expropriation along the route. It covers parts of  Den Chai, Sung Men, Mueang Phrae, Nong Muang Khai, and Song districts in Phrae province; Ngao district in Lampang province; Mueang Phayao, Dok Khamtai, and Phu Kamyao districts in Phayao province; and Pa Daet, Thoeng, Mueang Chiang Rai, Wiang Chai, Wiang Chiang Rung, Doi Luang, and Chiang Khong districts in Chiang Rai province.

Very different route to the one in Bangkok Post, it would create much more upheaval along this route, but maybe more practical going via Phrae 

Will have to ask wife's family, but looks like the new line might go through one of the family farms on its way to Sung Men if that is the route

What about Thailand's mission to the moon?? 

Give more High speed roads to thais... what could be wrong? ????

On 12/29/2020 at 3:24 AM, webfact said:

Transport Ministry eyes seven mega projects for 2021

By The Nation

 

Saksayam Chidchob

 

The Transport Ministry will focus on implementing seven new mega-projects next year, including the "southern land bridge" linking the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea, minister Saksayam Chidchob said as he outlined the ministry's plan for 2021 on Monday.

 

The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning has drawn up the terms of reference to hire a private firm to study the feasibility of the project and come up with a suitable design. 

 

Another mega-project is Phase 2 of the double railway track being built by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). 

 

Saksayam said he has given SRT the job of studying the project, which will be developed on a public-private partnership.

 

Given that the state agency has a huge debt and limited budget, getting the private sector to jointly develop the project is one of the options to help the project take off. 

 

He said work on the double track Denchai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong and Ban Pai-Nakon Phanom railway will start next year.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/business/30400368

 

 

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The ‘southern land bridge’ (a.k.a. The Kra Canal) & the double track railway.

 

our Chinese friends should be very happy

On 12/29/2020 at 5:53 AM, ourmanflint said:

 

My adopted home town is going to be somewhat busier than normal. Does anyone know the exact route?

ask to see the planning......would think the local offices would have some maps.....BUT HEY hang on, this is THAILAND !!!

14 hours ago, asiasurfer said:

What about Thailand's mission to the moon?? 

the man in the moon closed the doors......and started laughing.......and had to go IMMIGRATION to see what VISAS/permits were required for DIRTY FARANGS, who want to go jetskiiing in the Sea of Tranquility

23 hours ago, Bender Rodriguez said:

When will they build a bridge from Pattaya to Hua Hin ?

no need there is a ferry in hiding somewhere.......

On 12/29/2020 at 4:19 PM, Bender Rodriguez said:

When will they build a bridge from Pattaya to Hua Hin ?

 

Never!

17 hours ago, asiasurfer said:

What about Thailand's mission to the moon?? 

 

Next week it will be a bridge to the moon. Feasibility study anyway.

 

It will all fall in a heap once they find out the distance and that it doesnt revolve around Siam like the rest of the world.

Another mega-project is Phase 2 of the double railway track being built by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). 

 

Amazing! A double railway track where two coalfired trains could drive on? That's a big step, similar to walk on the moon like Michael Jackson.

 

Not too long ago, I sat on two sleepers to Bangkok and back, all within ten months.

 

Both locomotives broke down, and it took many hours to get a replacement locomotive. 
 
That's the truth and what they publish is wishful thinking. 

 

Here's a high tech train with integrated airdonditioners. They just took the windows out and a breeze is always there.

 

Should it rain, umbrellas witll be very useful. Welcome to the 19th...aehh 21st century. 

 

Siemsn, where are you?

Edited December 30, 20205 yr by teacherclaire

36 minutes ago, Reigntax said:

 

Next week it will be a bridge to the moon. Feasibility study anyway.

 

It will all fall in a heap once they find out the distance and that it doesnt revolve around Siam like the rest of the world.

A bridge from Krabi to Mae Hong Son will be part of the project.

 

Expats will have to build it, but the rice soup and water from Klongs will be free. 

47 minutes ago, teacherclaire said:

A bridge from Krabi to Mae Hong Son will be part of the project.

 

Expats will have to build it, but the rice soup and water from Klongs will be free. 

So similar to another bridge over the river Kwai

Impressively grandiose promises from people who can't add up 2 numbers without a calculator.

 

Or a phone...

Projects backed by Chinese cash have the best chance of happening. Same with those using the most cement for obvious but unmentionable reasons.