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Construction on Rama 2 Road to be completed in June next year

10 Sept 11:03 Key points summarised by AI

Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit assures that three ongoing road projects on Rama 2 Road (Highway 35) will conclude by mid-2025.
The Rama 3-Dao Khanong western ring road project is 80.92% complete, targeting a June 2025 opening, with a parallel Rama 9 bridge section due by year-end.
An 8.3km elevated road from Bang Khun Thian to Ekachai expects construction completion in November, with a trial run between Panthai Norasing and Mahachai by year-end.
The 16.3km Ekachai-Ban Phaeo section of the Bang Khun Thian-Ban Phaeo elevated motorway is scheduled for completion by June 2025, enabling the full motorway opening in 2027.
Minister Suriya has mandated accelerated construction for key entrances/exits and strict adherence to safety standards to prevent accidents during these projects.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.