The Prime Minister” gives the green light to the Ministry of Transport’s proposal to connect transportation systems and travel in the Chiang Mai province. Guidelines for road development to increase travel potential between regions and readiness for Royal Rainmaking operations to alleviate the problems of smog and PM 2.5 dust.
Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, chaired the meeting to follow up on the progress of the transportation and travel linkage project in Chiang Mai Province. Guidelines for road development to increase travel potential between regions and readiness for Royal Rainmaking operations to alleviate the problems of smog and PM 2.5 dust, led by Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit Minister of Transport along with Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Chayatham Promsorn, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport Executives of agencies under the Ministry of Transport and related agencies join the meeting in Chiang Mai province
Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit revealed that t
oday he traveled with the inspection team of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, on a visit to Chiang Mai Province. and the Prime Minister chaired the meeting which is pleasing to say that The Prime Minister gave importance to the development of transportation infrastructure that the Ministry of Transport had proposed at the meeting. Including the relief of smog and PM 2.5 dust.
The meeting of the Prime Minister and the delegation together with government agencies in the province Received a briefing on important projects linking transportation and travel systems in Chiang Mai Province, including the Lanna Airport construction project. (Chiang Mai No. 2) Electric Red Car (EV) Project, Chiang Mai 3rd Ring Road Construction Project, travel plans from Chiang Mai Airport to major tourist attractions. Including road development to increase the potential of connecting Chiang Mai and provinces in the northern region. The important points are as follows:
Accelerate the push for the second Chiang Mai Airport project
, an area of ??approximately 8,000 rai, located in San Kamphaeng District. Chiang Mai Province and Ban Thi District, Lamphun Province are studying the feasibility of the project to be able to accommodate increased passenger volumes from the expansion of the economy and the addition of future flight routes.
Chiang Mai Ring Road Development Plan, Round 3 (Highway 121), total distance 52.957 kilometers, to solve the problem of accumulated vehicle volume and traffic congestion at signalized intersections.
Plan to develop a public transportation system to connect 7 tourist attractions, including the Botanical Garden, Night Safari, Royal Park Rajapruek. International Convention and Exhibition Center Huai Kaew Waterfall Chiang Mai Zoo and Wiang Kum Kam The Department of Land Transport is in the process of coordinating transport operators to operate the route. For songtaews (red buses), we have strictly emphasized the posting of clear standard price signs around the vehicles and adding stops to pick up and drop off
passengers to ensure coverage and ease of travel. In terms of promoting the public transportation system to be electric vehicles (EV) to reduce pollution and PM 2.5 dust problems, the Department of Land Transport has been assigned to consider setting standards for registration of engine changes for public buses. Including finding appropriate and safe methods of operation.
Then the Prime Minister Traveled to follow up on the readiness of the royal rain operation to alleviate the problems of smog and PM2.5 dust. Watched a demonstration of the method of releasing royal rain. and visited the Northern Forest Fire Control Training and Development Center at the Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation Department aircraft parking area, Wing 41.
Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit further said that he has urged relevant agencies to integrate cooperation in their work. Help develop the road network Support the use of the electric train Increase the efficiency of public transportation and accelerate the push for a compreh
ensive public transportation system to reduce the use of personal vehicles. Attract Chiang Mai people to use public transportation to travel. Reduce traffic problems Save energy and environmentally friendly Helps reduce the problem of PM 2.5/
Source: Thai News Agency