31 billion baht allocated to build cross-country motorways, Koh Lanta bridge

[webfact]

Bridge to Koh Lanta Noi. PHOTO: Flickr/Live in far away

 

By Peter Roche

The Thai government is budgeting nearly 31 billion baht for the construction of interprovincial motorways and a bridge connecting the Krabi islands of Koh Lanta Klang and Koh Lanta Noi.

 

Nation Thailand reports that 11.2 billion baht of funding will come from the government’s own budget, with 19.75 billion coming from other sources.

 

Government spokesperson Trisulee Trisaranakul says the new M6 motorway, linking Bang Pa-In in the central province of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to Nakhon Ratchasima in the northeast, is around 98% complete.

 

Also nearing completion is the M81 motorway connecting Bang Yai in central Thailand to Kanchanaburi in the west. The M81 is around 85% complete and, along with the M6 motorway, should be ready to open in 2025.

 

Meanwhile, Trisulee says the Rama III-Dao Khanong-Western Bangkok Outer Ring Expressway is over 45% complete and the M82 linking Bang Khun Tian, Ekachai Road, and Ban Phaeo in Bangkok and central Thailand, is over 77% complete. Both are expected to open for public use in 2025.

 

In addition, a number of projects are expected to be completed next year, including a fifth Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge, connecting the province of Bueng Kan, in northeast Thailand, with Bolikhamxai province in Laos. Also due for completion next year is a road linking the Aircraft Repair Station and the third Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge in the northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom.

 

Two bridge projects approved last year are also due to get underway this year. They are the bridge connecting the islands of Koh Lanta Klang and Koh Lanta Noi in Krabi province and the Songkhla Lake Bridge, connecting the southern provinces of Songkhla and Phatthalung.

 

Trisulee says each of the projects will help local economies, promoting tourism and increasing transport options.

 

Anutin Charnvirakul, in his role as Deputy PM, has instructed the Transport Ministry to ensure each of the projects is completed within the specified deadlines.

 

Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/31-billion-baht-allocated-to-build-cross-country-motorways-koh-lanta-bridge/

 

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[sammieuk1]

It will end up with 50.75 billion coming from other sources after the usual sticky finger disbursements ???? 

[hotchilli]

At least some infrastructure  being built is actually warranted.

[Burma Bill]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

with 19.75 billion coming from other sources.

China (Belt & Road)????

[John harrison]

Motorways ?? ?....as in no motorcycles, farm vehicles, pedestrians, slow moving banger pick ups.....

[Sydebolle]

Taxpayers all over Thailand are more than delighted over the good news ....... ???? 

[VocalNeal]

30 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

China (Belt & Road)????

Japan East-West Corridor????

Edited January 25, 2023 by VocalNeal

[zzaa09]

6 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

It will end up with 50.75 billion coming from other sources after the usual sticky finger disbursements ???? 

You know how that is - business is business the world over...usually with a corrupt stain within.

[Lee65]

They pave paradise, put up a parking lot ...

[liddelljohn]

when will they allow Big bikes 500cc plus  to go on the Motorways like in civilised countries

 

[Pedrogaz]

10 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

when will they allow Big bikes 500cc plus  to go on the Motorways like in civilised countries

 

Never, I hope. 

[sungod]

10 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

when will they allow Big bikes 500cc plus  to go on the Motorways like in civilised countries

 

This is not civilised, will just increase the carnage.

[jacko45k]

10 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

when will they allow Big bikes 500cc plus  to go on the Motorways like in civilised countries

 

They scare the guys on the samlors and Honda Waves!

[VocalNeal]

10 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

when will they allow Big bikes 500cc plus  to go on the Motorways like in civilised countries

 

When the booths/camera system can identify then to charge the toll. With cash bikes take too long.

[pedro01]

I am confused about the bridge from Koh lanta to Koh lanta noi, there's a photo of it in the OP and it looks in good condition. Are they building a second?