Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee has approved an additional budget of THB2.17 billion for land expropriation of Suvarnabhumi-Don Mueang-U-Tapao high speed rail (HSR) project. The budget is yet to be approved by the Government of Thailand. The funds will be used for land expropriation of Suvarnabhumi-U-Tapao (THB607.56 million) and Phya Thai-Don Mueang sections (THB792.11 million). Funds also have been allocated for case appeals by land owners (THB770.48 million).
The Suvarnabhumi-Don Mueang-U-Tapao HSR project is one of earliest HSR projects in south-east Asia. It involves development of a HSR line linking three international airports in the country. The HSR line will span 220 km and cover nine stations. The project is being executed on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis.
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