Govt believes that task threats are superior to benefits.
PUBLISHED: 14 Feb 2025 at 04: 00
The government’s plan to conduct a feasibility study for the cable car project inside Loei province’s Phu Kradueng National Park has been supported by the designated areas for sustainable tourism administration ( Dasta ).
Hospitality and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong has instructed the company to work on the study of the contentious project, according to Dasta director Thitipong Khiawpaisan.
This will look into designing the cable car, producing the environmental impact assessment ( EIA ) report, and hosting public hearings to gather suggestions.
Before the government decides whether to approve the project, the results will be presented to the National Environment Board ( NEB), according to Mr. Thitipong.
The Loei municipal power, the National Parks captain, and local community networks were briefed on the construction site of the cable car on January 15th by Mr. Thitipong and Dasta officials.
The examination showed that the task, if implemented, may gain the national park and the state in many ways.
Those include promoting employment options, ease of access to the hospitality blog, security management, and natural sources survival.
The inspection led to the project study being approved on Jan 20 by Dasta, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ( DNP ), the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning ( ONEP), the Budget Bureau, and the Comptroller General’s Department.
Mr. Sorawong received the assessment report from Dasta on January 27 and vowed to continue to help the cable car job, according to Mr. Thitipong.
According to Saran Timsuwan, Pheu Thai Party MP for Loei, the topic of the cable car job in the playground was brought up just after a merchant died while ascending Phu Kradeung on February 7.
The seller walked up the hill to his Sam Kok Wha location and passed out as he approached his shop.
The actual cause of death was questionable.
Mr. Saran claimed that the government has backed the initiative.
But, Dasta recently appointed its fresh committee members, who have pledged to prioritize the cable car job. Significant progress is anticipated in March.
He claimed that during her official visit to Loei, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra made known her desire to support the job. She argued that it would promote commerce as well as simplify the management and accessibility of national parks.
Offering more alternatives to reach the top of Phu Kradueng, now available only by foot and aircraft, would help the management and preservation of the valley as an interest, Mr Saran added.