Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is seeking cabinet approval to launch over 8,500 infrastructure projects worth 56.7 billion baht, aiming to enhance road safety, expand regional connectivity, and accelerate economic recovery across the country.
The investment plan follows the cabinet’s 20 May 2025 resolution to roll out a 157-billion-baht economic stimulus package designed to generate jobs, support tourism, and promote capital circulation. Six transport-related agencies submitted proposals under the initiative, with works expected to begin as early as July, pending approval from the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) and the Budget Bureau.
The Department of Highways proposed the largest share of works, submitting about 4,000 projects totalling 37.6 billion baht. The Department of Rural Roads followed with 3,700 projects valued at 17 billion baht. Other agencies involved include the State Railway of Thailand (1 billion baht), Department of Airports (766 million baht), Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (42 million baht), and Transport Co Ltd (15 million baht).
According to officials, most projects are small- to medium-scale, with budgets ranging from 5 to 20 million baht, enabling swift roll-out and completion within a year. A significant focus is on raising safety standards in high-risk areas, easing traffic congestion, and improving access to underdeveloped regions and secondary tourist destinations.
One high-priority project involves enhancing safety on the accident-prone road between Kabin Buri and Wang Nam Khieo. Planned improvements include increased lighting, clearer road markings, smart signage, and new guardrails to reduce fatalities and improve night-time driving conditions.
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said the government expects the infrastructure upgrades to deliver immediate benefits to local economies and long-term improvements in national transport efficiency. He added that the comprehensive programme highlights the ministry’s commitment to improving safety while stimulating broader economic momentum.
