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The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) office has nearly finished a business development plan for districts in Chon Buri and Chachoengsao. These districts are part of an upcoming high-speed rail system linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports. The EEC will present the plan to the EEC Policy Committee for approval, and then to the Cabinet next year.

 

EEC director, Sirima Hiruncharoenvate, says the plan includes building railway stations in Pattaya City and Chachoengsao. The aim is to improve areas around the stations without land expropriation. Landowners can submit ideas to the office for this collaborative project.

 

A part of the plan includes dividing a 280-rai land parcel, located in Tambon Na Kleau and Tambon Nong Prue of Bang Lamung district, into three functional zones. The first, covering 97 rai, will serve as the rail service's operational center.

 

The second area, 83 rai, will work as a transit hub and house a multipurpose complex for international business, trade, tourism, and services. The final 100 rai sector will be dedicated to residential project development.

 

Veekij Manarojkij, head of the Bang Lamung district office, believes the high-speed train project will boost local businesses and tourism. He also acknowledged the public’s concerns about understanding the difference between the upcoming high-speed rail project and the newly opened dual-track train line in Hua Hin.

 

-- 2024-04-29

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How many years now has the high speed rail been talked about? Must be almost 10 years now.....The deal was signed in 2019 which was 5 years ago...How much track has been built?......ZERO....YEP....ZERO...

There's no question about the fact that any High-Speed Rail Project is worth it, it's an investment in the future. However it's a bit late in the game, and if they say it's going to take 3 years, assume it will take 15. If they say 5 years assume 25 years.

 

Just look at the Rama II nightmare. How long has that been under construction? And they're only up to kilometer 36, how much longer will it take? 15 more years? 

So important for High Speed Train Networks to finalise linked residential complexes integral to the running of the service 🤦‍♂️

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The EEC will present the plan to the EEC Policy Committee for approval, and then to the Cabinet next year.

Then ask China to pay for it?