The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is set to implore the Transport Ministry to advance three significant mass-transit projects in the regions of Bangkok and Phuket. The ambitious trio of projects come with an estimated investment value of approximately 220 billion baht.

 

Pakapong Sirikantaramas, the governor of MRTA, declared yesterday that these projects include the Orange and Brown lines in Bangkok, along with a mass transit project in Phuket. The Orange Line is designed to connect the Bang Khun Non-area in the Bangkok Noi district, situated on the western side of the Chao Phraya River, to the Min Buri district in the east of Bangkok.

 

Currently, the eastern side, extending over 22.57 kilometres, from the Thailand Cultural Centre station to Min Buri, is nearing completion. However, the construction of the western extension, set to span 13.4 kilometres and link the Cultural Centre station to Bang Khun Non, has yet to commence.

The delay in the construction of the Orange Line’s western extension is due to a disagreement over the bidding process, according to Pakapong. The total cost for this project is projected to be around 140 billion baht.

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo: skyscrapercity.com

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-04

 

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Maybe fix the atrocious stairs leading down to nai han beach first

9 minutes ago, stoner said:

Maybe fix the atrocious stairs leading down to nai han beach first

That would be nice, but I think I would rather have the light rail system that goes from Chalong circle to the airport via downtown Phuket city. ????

26 minutes ago, Issanman said:

That would be nice, but I think I would rather have the light rail system that goes from Chalong circle to the airport via downtown Phuket city. ????

Cabbies would demolish it the day it opens...