Suriya Jeungroongruangkit, the Minister of Transport, has announced plans to expedite the construction of the Nakhon Pathom to Cha-am expressway, part of a larger initiative encompassing 72 transportation projects aimed at enhancing Thailand’s infrastructure network.

 

In a recent committee meeting, Minister Jeungroongruangkit detailed the Ministry of Transport’s strategy to advance these projects, aligning with the government’s ‘Quick Win’ policy.

 

This policy encompasses various transport domains, including land, rail, air, and waterways, aiming for comprehensive development across the board.

 

A key focus of this initiative is the Nakhon Pathom-Cha-am motorway, also known as the M8.

 

By Jonathan Fairfield

An expressway in Thailand. File photo

 

Full story: HUA HIN TODAY 2024-01-18

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

just I googled "M8 motorway Thailand" :

http://www.doh-motorway.com/motorway-project/southern-route/m8/

Well the relatively short Kanchanaburi to Nakhon Pathom highway 'only' took 9 years construction so <deleted> knows how long Nakhon Pathom to Cha-am will take.

5 hours ago, edwinchester said:

Well the relatively short Kanchanaburi to Nakhon Pathom highway 'only' took 9 years construction so <deleted> knows how long Nakhon Pathom to Cha-am will take.

Longer than I have left, I'll let the train take the strain, along with the open window and roof fan.

Unrelated ....but drove along route 6 to Korat last week.....IT WAS AMAZING.