Described: 16 Mar 2025 at 17: 13
Inhabitants of Loei state are pressing the government to proceed with the long-awaited cable car initiative for Phu Kradueng National Park, which has received unanimous support from both the provincial government and the local area.
Residents and the Loei Provincial Merchant Association have posted banners all over the state calling on the government to prioritize the task, according to Kunawut Budaduang, chairman of the committee canvassing for the wire car. He emphasized that the group is unwavering in its call for action.
According to Mr. Kunawut,” the drive for a cord car has been going on for a while.” The concept was first explored when former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited Phu Kradueng National Park and discovered that Thailand had never developed a cable car system to promote tourism and accessibility.
Mr. Kunawut claimed that the concept gained momentum while former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra was in office, who likewise expressed interest in the project and promised to investigate its viability. No progress has been made, but, despite continued attention from several leaders, including Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
He criticized the current government under Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for a lack of cooperation between organizations, claiming that responsibility for the job has been passed around without any clear direction.
The project’s management has not even been given formally written instructions, according to” Dasta]Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration.” We request that Ms. Paetongtarn give Dasta specific instructions so that the project is advance. A final choice is now necessary, he said.
Local support for the cable car is still palpable, with Mr. Kunawut claiming that over 90 % of the population supports the development.
He requested that Thaksin go back to the area and give his assistance once more to drive the project past the finish line.
Chuwit Mitrchob, Dasta’s deputy director, claimed that things are progressing on the government’s part. He claimed that Dasta’s table has been given instructions from Commerce and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong and that an environmental impact assessment is being conducted.
Also, the Budget Bureau is reviewing the site’s design cycle in light of a budget of 28 million baht that was approved under the Srettha Thavisin management.
Once approved, the feasibility research and extensive design period will begin, with an estimated six-month completion date.
According to Mr. Chuwit,” The minister gave Dasta the helm as the main coordinating organization two weeks ago.” With this, we are getting closer to turning this project into a reality, and development is scheduled to start right away.