Keep an eye on next week after the Cabinet swears allegiance. And ministers gradually began to perform duties at the Ministry, "Suriya Juangroongruangkit" who returned to sit as Minister of Malabar again. Preparing to enter the ministry for the first time on Sept. 7, along with announcing the push for important missions of the party, such as the 20 baht electric train network throughout the line.

Reporters reported that Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit New Minister of Transport It is considered auspicious time to enter the ministry on September 7, 2023, at the auspicious time of 9:00 a.m. on that day there will be Announcement and readiness to move forward with important policies such as the 20 baht electric train along the entire line, expanding the capacity of airports and mega projects. To support tourism There will be a meeting to discuss with relevant agencies immediately after assuming the position. to set the direction Allocate a budget and put in place a timeline of action plans

Mr. Suriya revealed that after the Royal Command was issued. Appoint a new Cabinet Ready to go to work immediately The electric train fare policy is 20 baht throughout that line. It is a policy that the Pheu Thai Party has announced. It is considered an urgent policy that must be implemented. This matter involves many ministries. Because the budget is required to support Therefore, there will be consultation with the relevant agencies. Both the Ministry of Finance Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and the Department of Rail Transport To see directions to the source of money Including setting a time frame for implementation.

In addition, there will be acceleration in expanding the capacity of Don Mueang Airport. Suvarnabhumi Airport Phuket Airport including airports in the region that have potential which expands the capacity of each airport It is considered the main policy of the Prime Minister. to accelerate the push to support the growth of the aviation industry and tourism industry which is now back to growing in leaps and bounds In addition, the growth of the said industry will help stimulate the country's economy as a whole.

In addition, the entire logistics transportation system will be accelerated. Whether it be on land, water and air, increase the competitiveness of the country. and open the market to foreign countries more completely At the same time, we will continue to carry out large-scale projects that have been studied. Both in the matter of the special highway network project between cities (Motorway) and rail system or MR-MAP Southern Economic Bridge Project connecting the Gulf of Thailand-Andaman sea (Chumphon-Ranong) or “Land Bridge” as well

As for the case of the electric train fare being 20 baht throughout the line, there is a study based on the target group of people traveling by rail mass transit in 2 cases: 1. the general public who use the service and 2. the group of state welfare card holders. which from the study found that among the general public who use services If the government collects a fare of 20 baht throughout the line, it is expected that a total of 5,446 million baht/year will be required in government subsidies. As for the group of state welfare card holders It is expected that a total of 307.86 million baht/year will be required from government subsidies.

This does not include solving the problem of motorcycle taxi drivers. which Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, went to the area yesterday (2 Sept.) and gave orders to Mr. Suriya and Ministry of Transport Expedite problem solving.

Source: Thai News Agency