Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha stated that the Government strives to transform the nation’s transport strategy, and has ordered concerned agency to conduct a comprehensive study and public hearing on the country’s logistics system.
Ministry of Transport was also assigned to conduct a feasibility study on construction of new land routes across the country, on condition that the new routes must not overlap with existing routes, and must be constructed in line with the construction of double-track railroads. Roadside drainage must also be built in a way to deliver water to nearby water sources. These routes are expected to engender new economic centers and cities, as well as people’s movement, which should generate new employments.
Construction process will be undertaken in a transparent, fair, and accountable manner, with the business impact analysis (BIA), and public hearings being conducted. In terms of the investment model, public private partnership (PPP) may be considered, especially for the construction of motorways.
The Prime Minister also clarified that in a bid to enhance budget management efficiency, several transport infrastructure projects are now under the deliberation of the budget allocation committee.
Budget for the projects that are not ready will be reallocated to the more readily implemented projects. (Thaigov.go.th)
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