Government spokesman confirmed that “Big Tu” aims to develop infrastructure for the quality of life of Thai people.

On February 8, 2022, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that one of the policies that the government of Gen.Prayut Chan-o-cha The Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense emphasized on enhancing the country’s competitiveness. which in the end will affect the lives of the people’s brothers and sisters Sustainable infrastructure development is a cornerstone. In the past, the government has continually strived to develop the transportation infrastructure in all dimensions. until there is an important infrastructure of the country that covers the area able to support the needs of people at the household level, the tourism industry and affecting the number of network connections at the national level

The Ministry of Transport has revealed plans to develop high-speed trains covering the country with a total of more than 1,673 kilometers. The plans in 2022 consist of:

• Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project, Section 1, Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima, distance 253 kilometers
• Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project, Phase 2, Nakhon Ratchasima – Nong Khai, a distance of 356 kilometers.
• High speed train connecting 3 airports (Don Mueang – Suvarnabhumi – U-Tapao) distance 220 km.

Long-term investment plans include:

• Bangkok-Phitsanulok route, distance 380 km.
• Hua Hin – Surat Thani route, a distance of 424 kilometers
• Surat Thani – Padang Besar route, a distance of 335 kilometers

A government spokesman continued: The Prime Minister has been closely following the progress. including concern for the suffering of the people who may be affected Therefore, ordering to expedite the problem of delayed construction projects that affect people’s quality of life, such as solving PM 2.5 problems, surveying the basic needs of the people. and facilitate the public services that are increasingly needed to the people. which the Prime Minister intends and attaches importance to enhancing the country’s competitiveness with the goal of raising the potential of the country to cover all dimensions

for the development of such transportation infrastructure to connect areas across the country It will also help facilitate the seamless continuity of transportation of goods. in line with the development of areas along the economic corridor promote the agricultural industry and the country’s tourism industry effectively as well as increasing the role of the private sector to take part in providing more diversified services To reduce costs and increase the competitiveness of the rail transportation system as well.

“The Prime Minister works with a focus on both the holistic and local levels. In addition to short-term investment plans, the government also recognizes the importance and necessity of upgrading the country’s infrastructure to cover areas throughout the country. both in the mode of transporting people and goods both land-rail-water-air connections The government is integrated with relevant agencies. Study the details carefully. for stability, prosperity and sustainability in the future Confident that the ultimate result will be beneficial to life. quality of life for all Thai people.”