Thailand Progress Report Thailand Progress Report on the Asian Highwayon the Asian Highway

Dr. Siriphan JITPRASITHSIRIDr. Siriphan JITPRASITHSIRIDirector, International Highways Development DivisionDirector, International Highways Development Division

Bureau of International HighwaysBureau of International Highways CooperationCooperationDepartment of HighwaysDepartment of Highways

ThailandThailand

“The Status of the Development of the Asian Highway”

The Committee on Transport, Fifth SessionBangkok, Thailand, 07-09 October 2013

Asian Highways in ThailandAsian Highways in Thailand

AH1AH1: Aranyaprathet: Aranyaprathet--Hin KongHin Kong--Bang pa Bang pa ––in in ((--Bangkok)Bangkok)--Mae Sot: Mae Sot: 715.5 Km715.5 KmAH2AH2:: Sa DaoSa Dao--Hat YaiHat Yai--BangkokBangkok--Chiang RaiChiang Rai--Tachilek: Tachilek: 1913.5 Km1913.5 KmAH3AH3:: Chiang Kong Chiang Kong --Chaing Rai: Chaing Rai: 121 Km121 KmAH12AH12:Nong Khai:Nong Khai--Udon ThaniUdon Thani--Nakhon Nakhon RatchasimaRatchasima--Hin Kong: Hin Kong: 571.5 Km571.5 KmAH13AH13: Nakhon Sawan: Nakhon Sawan--PhitsanulokPhitsanulok--Huai Kon: Huai Kon: 550.5 Km550.5 KmAH15AH15: Nakhon Phanom: Nakhon Phanom--Udon Thani : Udon Thani : 249 Km249 KmAH16AH16: Tak: Tak-- Khon KaenKhon Kaen--Mukhdahan: Mukhdahan: 703 Km703 KmAH18AH18: Hat Yai: Hat Yai--Sungai Kolok: Sungai Kolok: 311 Km311 KmAH19AH19: Bangkok: Bangkok--Laem ChabangLaem Chabang--Kabin BuriKabin Buri--Nakhon Ratchasima: Nakhon Ratchasima: 364 Km364 KmTotal: 5,499 KmTotal: 5,499 Km

Shares of Asian Highways in Thailand categorized by Surfact Types

Concrete8%

Asphalt92%

Shares of the Asian Highways in Thailand categorized by AH Design Standard

Class I78%

Class II16%

Missing Links0%

Below Class III0%Class III

2% Primary4%

Asian Highways in ThailandAsian Highways in ThailandAH 1AH 1: Aranyaprathet: Aranyaprathet--Hin KongHin Kong--Bang pa Bang pa ––in in (Bangkok)(Bangkok)--Mae Sot: Mae Sot: 715.5 Km715.5 Km

The Intercity Motorway project along the The Intercity Motorway project along the National Highway Rt.5 from Bang PaNational Highway Rt.5 from Bang Pa--In In to Nakhon Sawan is under the EIA to Nakhon Sawan is under the EIA approval process. The estimated approval process. The estimated construction cost is about 1,079.5 mil. construction cost is about 1,079.5 mil. USD (32,380 mil. Baht).USD (32,380 mil. Baht).

Asian Highways in ThailandAsian Highways in ThailandAH2AH2:: Sa DaoSa Dao--Hat YaiHat Yai--BangkokBangkok--Chiang RaiChiang Rai--Tachilek: Tachilek: 1913.5 Km1913.5 Km

1.1. The Intercity Motorway project along the The Intercity Motorway project along the National Highway Rt.5 from Bang PaNational Highway Rt.5 from Bang Pa--In In to Nakhon Sawan is under the EIA to Nakhon Sawan is under the EIA approval process. The estimated approval process. The estimated construction cost is about 1,079.5 mil. construction cost is about 1,079.5 mil. USD (32,380 mil. Baht).USD (32,380 mil. Baht).

2.2. For the Intercity Motorway project along For the Intercity Motorway project along the National Highway Rt.8 between the National Highway Rt.8 between Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Pathom -- Samut Songkhram Samut Songkhram ––ChaCha--Am, the EIA study was completed. Am, the EIA study was completed. The estimated construction cost is about The estimated construction cost is about 1,276.5 mil. USD (38,290 mil. Baht). 1,276.5 mil. USD (38,290 mil. Baht).

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Asian Highways in ThailandAsian Highways in ThailandAH3AH3:: Chiang Kong Chiang Kong --Chaing Rai: Chaing Rai: 121 Km121 Km

1.1. The Chiang Khong/Houayxay Bridge Project The Chiang Khong/Houayxay Bridge Project with the length of 11.6 km. including 480with the length of 11.6 km. including 480--m m bridge length is under construction. Thailand bridge length is under construction. Thailand and PRC are sharing half of the construction and PRC are sharing half of the construction cost about 50 mil. USD (1,486 mil.Baht). It has cost about 50 mil. USD (1,486 mil.Baht). It has 97.50% in progress of work. 97.50% in progress of work.

2.2. The Chiang RaiThe Chiang Rai––Chiang Khong Highway Chiang Khong Highway Widening Projects, two sections of the AH 3 Widening Projects, two sections of the AH 3 along the National Highway Rt.1152 and along the National Highway Rt.1152 and Rt.1020Rt.1020 are under widening to 4are under widening to 4--lane highway. lane highway. For the first 11.1For the first 11.1--km section , the project was km section , the project was completed with the construction cost of 11 mil. completed with the construction cost of 11 mil. USD (320 mil. Baht). For the second section of USD (320 mil. Baht). For the second section of 18.9 km., the project was completed18.9 km., the project was completed with the with the construction cost of 22 mil. USD (664 mil. Baht).construction cost of 22 mil. USD (664 mil. Baht).

3.3. About 75 km. of the AH 3 along the National About 75 km. of the AH 3 along the National Highway Rt.1152 and Rt.1020, the feasibility Highway Rt.1152 and Rt.1020, the feasibility studies was done. Further improvement is to be studies was done. Further improvement is to be allocated in the Thai Government 2 tril. Baht allocated in the Thai Government 2 tril. Baht Loan Program.Loan Program.

Asian Highways in ThailandAsian Highways in ThailandAH12AH12:Nong Khai:Nong Khai--Udon ThaniUdon Thani--Nakhon Nakhon RatchasimaRatchasima--Hin Kong: Hin Kong: 571.3 Km571.3 Km

The Intercity Motorway project along the The Intercity Motorway project along the National Highway Rt.6National Highway Rt.6 between Bang Pabetween Bang Pa--In In -- Saraburi Saraburi -- Nakhon Ratchasima (196 Nakhon Ratchasima (196 km.) is under process to issue the royal km.) is under process to issue the royal decree on land acquisition. The estimated decree on land acquisition. The estimated construction cost is about 2,800 mil. USD construction cost is about 2,800 mil. USD (84,000 mil. Baht) which is to be allocated (84,000 mil. Baht) which is to be allocated in the Thai Government 2 tril. Baht Loan in the Thai Government 2 tril. Baht Loan Program.Program.

Asian Highways in ThailandAsian Highways in ThailandAH15AH15: Nakhon Phanom: Nakhon Phanom--Udon Thani : Udon Thani : 249 Km249 Km

For the Nakhon Phanom/Khammouane For the Nakhon Phanom/Khammouane bridge project on the National Highway bridge project on the National Highway Rt.22 in Nakhon Phanom with the length Rt.22 in Nakhon Phanom with the length of 5.2 km., including 780of 5.2 km., including 780--m bridge length, m bridge length, this project was completed. The estimated this project was completed. The estimated construction cost is at 57.5 mil. USD construction cost is at 57.5 mil. USD (1,724 mil. Baht). Opening ceremony was (1,724 mil. Baht). Opening ceremony was on November 11on November 11thth, 2011. , 2011.

Asian Highways in ThailandAsian Highways in Thailand

AH16AH16: Tak: Tak-- Khon KaenKhon Kaen--Mukhdahan: Mukhdahan: 703 Km703 Km

1.1. For the PhitsanulokFor the Phitsanulok--Lom Sak Highway Lom Sak Highway Widening Project, the AH16 along the National Widening Project, the AH16 along the National Highway Rt.12, is under widening to 4Highway Rt.12, is under widening to 4--lane lane highway for 105 km. at the estimated highway for 105 km. at the estimated construction cost of about 111 mil. USD (3,340 construction cost of about 111 mil. USD (3,340 mil. Baht). This construction cost comprises mil. Baht). This construction cost comprises half of the Thailand government budget and half of the Thailand government budget and the other half from the ADB loan. The project the other half from the ADB loan. The project is currently under construction process. is currently under construction process.

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2.2. The Nong Rua The Nong Rua –– A. Chum Phae A. Chum Phae –– A. Khon San A. Khon San Section 2 Highway Widening Project, two parts Section 2 Highway Widening Project, two parts of the AH 16 along the National Highway Rt.12, of the AH 16 along the National Highway Rt.12, are under widening to 4are under widening to 4--lane highway. The first lane highway. The first 16.516.5--km part was completed with the km part was completed with the construction cost of about 18.5 mil. USD (555 construction cost of about 18.5 mil. USD (555 mil. Baht) was completed. The second part of mil. Baht) was completed. The second part of 9.8 km. was completed with the construction 9.8 km. was completed with the construction cost of about 8.5 mil. USD (253mil. Baht).cost of about 8.5 mil. USD (253mil. Baht).

Asian Highways in ThailandAsian Highways in ThailandAH19AH19: Bangkok: Bangkok--Laem ChabangLaem Chabang--Kabin BuriKabin Buri--Nakhon Ratchasima: Nakhon Ratchasima: 364 Km364 Km

1.1. The 4The 4--lane highway widening project on the lane highway widening project on the National Highway Rt. 331 from Plaeng Yao to National Highway Rt. 331 from Plaeng Yao to Pattaya with length of 39.4 km., is allocated in 2 Pattaya with length of 39.4 km., is allocated in 2 tril. Baht Loan Program. The estimated tril. Baht Loan Program. The estimated construction cost is about 33 mil. USD (988 mil. construction cost is about 33 mil. USD (988 mil. Baht). Baht).

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2.2. The Intercity Motorway project along the The Intercity Motorway project along the National Highway Rt.7 from Pattaya to Map Ta National Highway Rt.7 from Pattaya to Map Ta Phut, is allocated in 2 tril. Baht Loan Program. Phut, is allocated in 2 tril. Baht Loan Program. The estimated construction cost is 533 mil. The estimated construction cost is 533 mil. USD (16,000 mil. Baht) with land acquisition USD (16,000 mil. Baht) with land acquisition cost of 60 mil. USD (1,800 Baht), .cost of 60 mil. USD (1,800 Baht), .

No. Route

Estimated investment costs

(Million USD)

1 Bang Pa In - Saraburi -Nakhon Ratchasima 2,820

2 Nakhon Pathom- Samut Songkhram-Cha Am 1,276.5

3 Pattaya - Map Ta Phut 533

The 2011-2022 Action Plan for

Intercity Motorway Projects

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