BANGKOK, June 19 (TNA) – Thailand inks a deal for the
Bt290-billion project to upgrade the U-tapao airport and create the Eastern
Airport City.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday witnessed the
contract signing between the government and the BBS consortium for the U-tapao
International Airport and Eastern Airport City Project.
The project is a key element of the government’s flagship
Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) located in three eastern provinces of Rayong,
Chon Buri and Chacheognsao. It is one
of the major infrastructure development designed to strengthen the EEC with the
country’s third commercial airport.
Prime Minister Prayut said his government was determined to
continue development of the eastern economic zone.
He praised the successful contract-signing between public
and private sectors.
The project is a major government infrastructure development
that would strengthen economic and social growth and boost the economy of the
eastern region.
Last year, the government concluded another contract to
build a high-speed train network linking U-tapao with the other two major
airports; Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang.
According to the EEC Office, the project will become
Thailand’s first aviation city, elevating the country as a regional aviation
hub.
The BBS consortium comprises Bangkok Airways, BTS Group
Holdings and Sino-Thai Engineering.(TNA)
