The Thai government has launched multiple transport infrastructure projects in Phuket, a southern island province, aiming to stimulate tourism in the Andaman coast region.
rime Minister Srettha Thavisin inspected the ongoing 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 construction of a second airport in Phuket, budgeted at 5.8 billion baht, the 2.7 billion baht upgrade of Krabi airport, and an 80 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…
