The Thai authorities has launched a quantity of transport infrastructure initiatives in Phuket, a southern island province, aiming to stimulate tourism within the Andaman coast area.
rime Minister Srettha Thavisin inspected the continuing projects on Friday. These are being coordinated by the Transport and Tourism and Sports departments, headed by Suriya Jungrungreangkit and Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol respectively.
Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke reported that Prime Minister Srettha was briefed about the projects at Phuket airport.
The proposals comprise the development of a second airport in Phuket, budgeted at 5.8 billion baht, the 2.7 billion baht improve of Krabi airport, and an eighty billion baht international airport in Phangnga’s Takua Thung district.
Other schemes include the 3.98-kilometre Kathu-Patong expressway and the 30.26-kilometre Muang Mai-Koh Kaew-Kathu expressway in Phuket.
In addition, the Department of Highways is planning to broaden the 4.55-kilometre Highway No.4207 to four lanes and construct an interchange at kilometre marker submit No.34+680.
Phuket potential
The prime minister expressed optimism in regards to the potential of Phuket, stating its significance in rejuvenating the economic system as a mannequin for economic stimulus. The 61 yr previous PM highlighted that Phuket might serve as a gateway for guests to Krabi and Phangnga, establishing the Andaman coast tourism cluster.
Instant instructed relevant businesses to ensure guests to Phuket are protected and joyful from the second they set foot on the island till they depart, the spokesperson talked about.
Further, PM Srettha visited the Kathu-Patong expressway’s construction website the place he interacted with locals about their views regarding visitors points related to tourism. He emphasised the government’s commitment to accelerating the infrastructure development projects within the province to welcome extra vacationers.
The government is in a position to help the tasks. The projects will be sped up to welcome tourists, he added.
Moreover, throughout his visit to Phang Nga, he was briefed concerning the proposed worldwide airport, planned to be constructed over a 7,400 rai area within the province’s Takua Thung district. He careworn that the challenge mustn’t adversely affect residents and that they should obtain fair compensation for any land expropriated.
Transport Minister Suriya previously said that the Transport Ministry is getting ready to propose seven infrastructure projects value 148 billion baht to boost land and air transport services in Phuket. These projects embody a number of highways throughout Phuket, freeway extensions, overpasses, and the second Phuket airport, Bangkok Post reported.
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