Govt to consider development of U-tapao airport

The deputy premier said that the meeting with the EEC policy committee, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, would consider declaring U-tapao airport a 6,500-Rai EEC promotion zone which would be regarded as the metropolis of eastern aviation. 

Another project to be considered by the committee is the Bangkok-Rayong high-speed train expected to seamlessly connect Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao airports and elevate the country to the position of regional hub of aviation, said Mr. Somkid. 

The EEC policy committee will meet on 5th April 2017. 

Minister of Industry Uttama Savanayana, in his capacity as the chairman of the EEC management committee, said the details of an agreement on the development of U-tapao airport would be completed within 3-6 months and an auction among contractors would likely take place this year. 

As for the construction of the Digital Park in Chon Buri province, the minister said 68 billion baht would be spent on the construction of the park which would include electric train development.