- May 4, 2021
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| TYPE | Infrastructure |
| COUNTRY | Thailand |
| PROJECT | The 9th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2000 - 2004) | Phase 1 |
| PROJECT COST | 4,000,000,000.00 |
| COMPLETION DATE | 24/07/2022 |
| PROJECT INFORMATION | Transport infrastructure and logistic system Modernization Project Thailand's roadway covered many routes to travel from each village to another by passing mountains, forests, or lowlands. The government-owned highways or Thai highway networks span over 70,000 kilometers around each region combined, providing many means of traveling inside the country. The route covering almost the entire country still has the problem that everyone in Thailand can tell from their experience. The local government agencies spend little time maintaining the highways, which causes many drivers to encounter inconvenience. There are faded colors of road marking paint and sideway signs, potholes, damaged roadside fences, poor pavement, overpasses, and bridges. Their condition shows the need for repair and improvement to support the usage of land travelers around the country. The railway, tunnel, ferry, and airport also need many refinements. The Parliament of Thailand has granted the Ministry of Transport to assign funds to the program by modernizing the transportation network of Thailand with refined construction for all the available public infrastructure under the supervision of the ministry itself. The program will try to reconstruct or enhance the transportation facilities in Thailand with the modern method and improve the older ones. There will be more street lights along the roadside. The overall infrastructure will have decorations with beautiful plants and flowers. The Ministry of Transport will allocate available funds to the professional construction team and company to ensure the outcome quality. The Air traffic control of each aviation facility will receive modernization with the most advanced system available, including the building. The Rial infrastructure will improve tracks, train inspection systems, railway signaling, railway electrification system, and train station. The waterways and canals in Thailand will obtain the funds to clean, examine, and improve them. Road network development 1. Maintain and improve quality, including the existing road network's safety, and expand capacity to accommodate traffic volumes in each area, including developing the expressway and intercity expressways. The areas of important trade and trade gates to support the expected increase in travel and cargo volumes from the entry into the ASEAN Economic Community. such as the Padang Besar checkpoint Ban Phu Nam Ron Toll Plaza and connecting travel and transporting goods to the production base and essential tourist attractions of the country 2. The government will apply Intelligent Transport Systems technology to control and direct traffic by integrating all forms of travel information in Bangkok and metropolitan areas and across the country to make informed decisions. Control and direct traffic promptly and provide information to commuters to make travel planning decisions. This method will help increase the efficiency of traffic management, improve the safety of road vehicles and help relevant agencies to use it as information for decision-making on the development of the transportation system. It can also be used as a tool to manage the crisis of the relevant departments. Air transport development 1. The government will accelerate the development of Don Mueang Airport and support the construction of Suvarnabhumi Airport by studying options and appropriateness of airport capacity expansion to prepare after the demand for travel and freight reaches the airport's capacity. Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports prepare utilization plans and maintenance plans for regional airports to make them worthwhile for government investments. The government will invest in other airports to increase air transport capacity and prepare utilization plans and maintenance plans for regional airports to make them worthwhile for improvement. 2. The government will improve the airport management system to maintain safety quality, personnel expertise, availability of equipment, facilitation of passengers and goods, and emergency response to meet international standards and comply with international cooperation agreements. 3. The government will develop the Airspace Organization and management to be capable enough to support current and future air traffic growth to increase efficiency, reduce delays and ensure flight flexibility, and keep it at a competitive level. Water transport system development 1. The government will improve the utilization of the existing regional ports by the Marine Department, the local governments, and related agencies jointly study management guidelines, and promote the market demand-side. The development of existing coastal ports and river ports to optimize the utilization of the invested infrastructure to support inland waterway travel and transport links and build a network with sea freight links between coastal ports and domestic and international ports. 2. The government will supervise the services of the private sector concessionaires in various ports by the concession contract and raise the standard of service to be in line with the leading ports in the region, as well as prepare for the development and expansion of port service capabilities based on of the process of engaging with local stakeholders Government's support of transportation system development 1. The government will promote and support the research and development of technology and innovation and human resource development to increase the potential of the service to meet international standards. They will upgrade the skills and capabilities of personnel in the transportation system to be knowledgeable and competent in modern knowledge and technology and adapt to the changes in technology and international standards, especially the development of personnel in the aviation industry. They must have a plan to develop joint personnel between relevant agencies and educational institutions that meet international standards in aviation and set guidelines for raising the standards of curriculum and teaching equipment for the teaching of various educational institutions. 2. The government will promote the development of the rail industry by improving procurement processes with the procurement of electric and mechanical systems, including electric trains and locomotives, facilitating continuous industrial development. It will require technology transfer for public and private entrepreneurs, including educational institutions, to develop personal potential to improve investment promotion measures, large operators, medium-sized entrepreneurs, and small entrepreneurs. It will facilitate the development of the domestic rail industry and support research and development to reduce imports from abroad and create economic opportunities for the country. 3. The government will promote the development of the aircraft maintenance and parts manufacturing industry by encouraging an aircraft maintenance center settlement that meets international standards and is accepted. There will be amended laws and the determination of investment promotion measures that can incentivize foreign manufacturers to establish production bases within Thailand. Human resource development and innovation promote the development of an aviation industrial estate and an air hub in the long-term region. Transportation management development 1. The government will accelerate the establishment of a Regulatory Unit, a service provider in the rail transport field, to set safety standards and maintain rail infrastructure. The government will determine the service rate structure and service quality level and determine measures to promote the increase in the role of the private sector in the country's rail affairs and protect users. There will be an acceleration of the restructuring of the State Railway of Thailand to increase the efficiency of passenger and goods transportation services. 2. The government will accelerate the development of the capacity of air and water transport regulatory bodies by developing the capacity of personnel, equipment, improvement, and regulatory development related to air and water transport to be consistent with changing service patterns and technologies. There will be service rate supervision, service quality consumer protection, safety, and the ability to rescue and investigate emergencies. The government will determine measures and guidelines to prevent environmental impacts and prepare for an emergency response to maintain the quality and safety of services to meet international standards according to international cooperation agreements. 3. The government will consider establishing a Common Fare structure in public transport to incentivize more people to use public transport. There will be compensation for the provider loss in public transport between the private and public sectors. The government established a Public Service Obligation (PSO) fund to enable fees from service providers on profitable routes or projects to offset loss-making services on projects leading to sustainable reform of public transport services in urban areas. 4. The government will modernize measures, laws, and regulations related to transportation and reduce duplication, and enforce laws to encourage rail transport as the country's principal travel and transport network. The government will consider measures to reduce the use of vehicles in urban areas (Demand Management) to allow people to change their travel patterns to use public transport more and collect road fees. To reduce the burden of the cost of maintenance of the road network of the government sector Logistics system development 1. The government will raise the standard of logistics and supply chain management systems in the industrial sector to meet international standards. They will support entrepreneurs in the development of information technology within the organization. They will promote better management in logistics, supply chains, and digital supply chains. It will create professional management for business organizations to support the international standard industry, modern business, and environmentally friendly. The government will promote the spatial development of logistics management through networking and linking raw materials, production sites, and markets to support industries related to both manufacturing and tourism. This plan also promotes a logistics management plan for emergency and business risk management. 2. The government will develop a logistics management system in the agricultural sector by supporting and enhancing the efficiency of logistics management and agricultural supply chains with the Farm to Fork policy. The government will improve agricultural logistics infrastructure to use together in the community or between stakeholders throughout the production chain, such as building a collection center, sorting, quality decoration, processing, packaging, and community production distribution. 3. The government will develop the competitiveness of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) by raising the efficiency and standard of logistics services to be comparable with international logistics providers. Create standards for the transportation of goods and insurance, and develop logistics services with information technology such as transportation management systems, empty bus management systems, and product tracking systems. Promote building alliances or cooperation between Thai logistics service providers and Thai industrial operators. Increase market share in the logistics service business and support tax and financial measures, allowing Thai logistics service providers to invest and build a business network in the sub-region. The government will push for an advisory center establishment for the Thai investors abroad to provide information and advice to the Thai private sector on investment and logistics services. 4. The government will encourage industrial investment, support the development of logistics systems, and research and develop innovations and technologies in logistics. They will perform by using financial measures or investment promotion measures to increase the efficiency of the country's logistics system, such as logistics management and tracking systems, handling equipment, and maintenance equipment used in logistics activities. Logistics system development 2 1. The government will develop and upgrade trade facilitation standards in line with global trade standards by establishing a centralized management body for the NSW system. It will create, manage and maintain a centralized system of inter-governmental (G2G) data links; and between the public and private sectors (G2B). The government will support the downgrading of the import-export process, the work process of government agencies related to import and export issuing licenses and certificates, especially five pilot products, namely sugar, rice, rubber, frozen products, and dangerous goods. The government will accelerate 2. the development of the complete NSW system and be able to link the data network system in the process of One-stop electronic import, export, and logistics, covering both government and private sectors (G2B). The government will improve the relevant laws and regulations and driving mechanisms for facilitating trade and supporting logistics activities, especially at crucial trade gates such as ports, airports, and border checkpoints, and push for legislation to enforce international electronic transactions. 3. The government will develop personnel quality and plan to manage logistics personnel per the needs of the business sector, focusing on increasing labor productivity by government agencies working with the private sector to improve logistics education courses of vocational and degree levels. The government will train specialized professionals or techniques and promote cooperation with the private sector to provide operational-level training to ensure the logistics workforce meets the quality standards and meets the needs of the business sector. 4. The government will manage the monitoring and evaluation system of the country's logistics system development by focusing on monitoring and evaluating the performance of the departments according to the logistics system development strategic plan to monitor changes in the agreements and international cooperation at both the bilateral level, Regional and international multilateralism affecting logistics development. This plan will provide the necessary information for improvement and development planning and establishing a database and an efficient system of indicators, such as a database of agricultural, industrial, or commercial logistics industries. The urban public transport development 1. The government will develop an urban public transport system suitable for the city's economic and social scale with high energy efficiency and environmental friendliness by accelerating the construction of electric trains in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region through the Mass Transit Master Plan. Railroads in Bangkok and its vicinity. The government will begin developing public transport systems in principal urban areas in regional areas that align with the city's identity, such as Light Rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and trams development. The first essential cities are Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai, Songkhla, Hat Yai, and Phuket. 2. The government will accelerate the development of service quality and adjust public bus routes to serve passengers in the city's major public transport network and encourage more people to travel by public transport. The government will encourage and support local governments to play a role in public transport development to support the development of public transport in the region. 3. The government will develop facilities within the station to maximize the utilization of the urban public transport network, focusing on promoting the enforcement of town planning laws. The government will create a space identity and the development zone around the transit station (Transit Oriented Development (TOD)) according to the development level and the ability to manage the area. It will contribute to area expansion per the level of economic, social, and environmental development. 4. The government will develop infrastructure and facilities to support non-motorized travel in urban areas. (Non-Motorized Transport: NMT), focusing on pedestrian crossings development and bicycle paths in zones that can connect commuting with public transport in urban areas. The government will standardize and protect pedestrian and cyclist pedestrian and cyclist safety in urban areas to increase the proportion of overall non-motorized commute, thereby improving energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. The infrastructure development will have to consider facilitating all user groups, especially the disabled and the elderly, by designing, developing, and improving the public infrastructure. So, the government can promote and support all groups of service users safely and efficiently under the principle of design for everyone (Universal Design). Rail transport system development The government will develop and improve the 1-meter rail network to become the country's principal travel and freight network by accelerating the improvement of the existing infrastructure, telecommunications, signaling, locomotives, and wheeled vehicles. The government will construct dual tracks along the railway lines within 500 kilometers of Bangkok (such as the Pak Nam Pho - Den Chai section, the Chira - Ubon Ratchathani section, and the Chumphon - Surat Thani section). They will also study the suitability of a new railway line in the Economic Corridor to connect with neighboring countries in ASEAN. The government will link transportation and transport of goods in the feeder line from the economic and industrial areas of the provinces to the central railway network and develop cooperation in international train services. The government will study a road map of the transition to electric locomotives instead of diesel locomotives to keep up with future changes in railway technology. It will reduce train service and management costs and Increase the capacity of the railway system service by 1 meter in size to support the volume of travel and transportation both domestically and internationally. The government developed the standard-sized high-speed railway network to serve as the principal passenger transport network. The one-meter railway network will collect passenger traffic into the standard-sized railway network. The government will prepare plans to develop urban areas along the project route to spread prosperity from Bangkok to major cities in the region. It will help raise the standard of public transport service in the country and create an opportunity to learn advanced railway system management technology for Thai people, which will lead to the development of the country's new industry in the next phase. The government will develop various logistics facilities and service centers to support the transformation of freight and travel or multimodal transport, such as collection and distribution centers and freight terminals. The government will provide equipment for lifting containers by rail in a strategic route that can link the country's industrial and agricultural production bases to the country's central trade gateways, especially around international ports and essential trade posts. 1st of July 2000 | The Republic of Thailand |
| PRIVATE / ENCRYPTED | No |
