Construction on the Eastern Aviation City is prepared for takeoff this yr after the Government of Thailand gave the green mild for work to begin on the 290 billion baht (US$8.8bn) venture. No official date has been confirmed but work is scheduled to start before June.
The authentic challenge was officially signed in June 2020. An settlement was made between the Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand and U-Tapao International Aviation Company. Dark -o-cha chaired the signing ceremony at Government House on Friday, June 19, 2020.
The project originally stuttered due to the Covid-19 pandemic but after over three years of interruptions, work can finally get underway.
The former U-Tapao Airport, from the Vietnam War period, which serves Chon Buri, and Rayong provinces, might be transformed into a world airport in Rayong, linked to Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports by way of high-speed rail, with a price range terminal.
The 1,040 hectares web site will embody an airport terminal and facilities for a cargo-free commerce zone, aviation training, and plane MRO.
Government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana reported that the Eastern Aviation City venture, a public-private partnership, will create 15,600 jobs in its first 5 years and boost the aviation trade. It aims to attract vacationers and is predicted to handle 60-75 million passengers annually at U-Tapao International Airport.
Simple Flying revealed the worldwide design and consultancy firm One Work’s has been appointed to create the grasp plan for Eastern Aviation City
The airport could have a Smart Eco Hub Retail and Culture Village to entertain visitors.
In December, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways International Public Company signed an MOU to boost advantages for their passengers, beginning with codesharing flights between Singapore and Bangkok.
The venture will also create a business development hub 30 kilometres around the airport..