Transportation plans unveiled
PUBLISHED: 18 May 2024 at 06: 26
The government has announced a new rail system that connects Phuket Town and the airports, among other things.
The hotel island’s good economic growth is the result of the decision, which was made after more than 300 billion baht were distributed last year.
Government official Chai Wacharonke told media on Friday  , that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recognised Phuket’s ability, which aligns with the president’s policy that emphasises pushing Thailand to be the state’s commerce, travel, and aircraft gateway as well as enhancing transportation system on the Andaman coast.
Mr. Chai claimed that the premier had given the Transport Ministry instructions to develop instant, medium-, and long-term plans to update Phuket’s transportation infrastructure in order to become a major tourist hub and gateway to the lower South.
The growth encompasses land, water, heat and rail transport systems.
The Department of Highways was to upgrade to intelligent traffic signals, design no-parking regions, and close U-turn details on overcrowded roads for the quick action program.
The medium-term plan will address traffic congestion on Highway 402 and expand Highway 4027 to four roads, with design anticipated to be complete by 2026.
The Expressway Authority of Thailand does construct an road connecting Patong Beach to Phuket Airport and the interstate road system for the long-term program.
By 2030, the novel road will be operational.
Meanwhile, the 41. 7-kilometer light rail system connecting Phuket International Airport and the Ha Yeak Chalong intersection would be subject to a feasibility study from the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand ( MRTA ).
The study does also concentrate on the physical conditions of the area and how to minimize the traffic turbulence brought on by the construction.
The metro system’s structure is anticipated to begin in 2028 and be finished by 2031.
A feasibility research on Phuket’s serious- sea port growth has also been conducted. The growth aims to address the growing growth of the Andaman Sea’s huge cruise industry.
If high-paying tourists can port and stay in Thailand for more, according to Mr. Chai, Thailand will be able to generate more revenue from them. By the end of this year, the investigation is anticipated to get finished.
In addition, Airports of Thailand ( AoT ) has been instructed to boost Phuket Airport’s capacity to accommodate up to 18 million passengers a year. The date is 2031.
According to Mr. Chai, the growth plans also include the addition of airplane services to make island travel more convenient.