The government of Thailand has announced plans for an extensive transport infrastructure plan for 2025-2026, aiming to position the country as a regional transport hub. With a total budget of THB253.45 billion, the initiative includes 223 projects for 2025 and 64 for 2026. The plan emphasises improved connectivity, safety, and sustainability across road, rail, water, and air transport modes.
Key projects for 2025 include the Chalong Rat Expressway extension, 1,520 new electric buses, capped metro fares, and the development of three new Red Line suburban train routes. Water transport upgrades feature Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 and cruise terminals in Pattaya and Phuket. Air transport projects focus on airport expansions in Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Suvarnabhumi. The 2026 roadmap builds on these efforts with initiatives like Phase 2 of the Thai-China high-speed rail and expressway expansions, driving Thailand’s infrastructure development forward.