A bright future is on the horizon for Thailand’s transport and logistics system. The Transport Minister, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, has recently outlined his ambitious plans for the country’s railways and maritime sectors. Revealed during his inaugural speech, these policies are set to be formally announced next week.

 

Suriya believes that by focusing on these areas, Thailand can significantly enhance its competitiveness in logistics, a sector brimming with growth potential.

 

Suriya’s key priority is the timely completion of the country’s double-track rail projects. These projects are crucial to the nation’s infrastructure, with one of the most significant being the 29.7-billion-baht upgrade between Khon Kaen and Nong Khai provinces. This project is of such importance that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed plans to visit the site in the future.

 

In addition, the Minister has plans to accommodate the burgeoning interest of airlines wanting to operate in Thailand. His strategy involves requesting the Royal Thai Air Force to release unused flight slots at airports managed by the Airports of Thailand (AoT). This move could potentially lead to an additional 100-150 commercial flights per day, a significant boost that can prove to be crucial, especially with the high season on the horizon.

 

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Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/pattaya/thailands-transport-sector-set-for-major-29-7-billion-baht-upgrade

 

-- Thaiger 2023-09-11

 

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Investment is badly needed.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Revealed during his inaugural speech, these policies are set to be formally announced next week.

Buying more 30+ year old stock from Japan?

1 minute ago, hotchilli said:

Buying more 30+ year old stock from Japan?

Kaching kaching! What's it matter where they came from! ????

Meanwhile on the roads, the daily slaughter continues apace.

Am I the only one thinking the money will get syphoned off and the only bright future will be a new coat of colourful paint on the train carriages ?

Time will tell. At least he's making the right noises.

 

But, as with all elected (or semi-elected) governments, turning good intentions in to good real-world outcomes is a longterm project, longer than any government other than the authoritarian actually gets ...

54 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Am I the only one thinking the money will get syphoned off and the only bright future will be a new coat of colourful paint on the train carriages ?

Obviously pushed by China that desperately wants to connect its Hi Speed link through Laos to the Thai system and ports

29 billion for bribes and kickbacks - 700 million for actual improvement.