The government is planning hundreds of billions of baht worth of megaprojects this year, aimed mainly at upgrading logistics and water systems, but analysts say uncertainty surrounds their feasibility.
Among the projects expected to be kicked off this year is the Green Line extension of the BTS SkyTrain's existing Sukhumvit Line. The Transport Ministry will call for bidding on the 13-kilometre Soi Baring-Samut Prakan section worth 25.9 billion baht this month.
The 12-km Mor Chit-Saphan Mai section, costing 33.2 billion baht, is scheduled for a March tender.
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- Writer: Nareerat Wiriyapong
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