The Ministry of Transport (MoT) of Thailand will commence construction on 14 infrastructure projects across the country in 2024. These include multiple rail, highway and road projects with a combined cost of THB570 billion.
Some of the key rail projects include the 167-km-long dual-track railroad project between Khon Kaen and Nong Khai at an investment of THB29.7 billion, the THB140 billion Orange Line project between Bang Khun Non and Min Buri, the extension of different phases of Red Line at an investment of THB21.6 billion. Works will also start on the Nakhon Ratchasima and Nong Khai section of the Thailand-China high-speed rail (HSR).
Meanwhile, expansion works on the 4.5km stretch of Highway 4027 will start in August 2024 and will cost THB510 million. Other road projects that will be undertaken during the year include the construction of elevated roads at the 402, 4027 and 4025 highway junctions. Work on the THB2 billion project is expected to commence in September 2024.
