Progress in Transport Infrastructure Development

as December 2010

Road Transport

Chiang Rai

Mae SaiChiang Khong

Pha Yao

Lampang

Uttaradit

Phitsanulok

Bangkok

Mae Sot

Tak

Sukhothai

Khon Kaen

Kalasin

Mukdaharn

Laem Chabang

Chachaengsao

Sa KaeoAranyaprathet

Rayong

Chanthaburi Trat

North-South

East-West

Southern

R3: Chiang Rai - Kunming Road Improvement via Myanmar and Lao PDR

R2: Myanmar - Thailand - Lao PDR - Viet Nam (East - West Corridor) Project

R1: Bangkok - Phnom Penh - Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau Road Improvement Project

R10: Southern Coastal Corridor Project

GMS Road Projects in Thailand

GMS Road Projects in Thailand

1. North – South Economic Corridor (R3)

Chiang Rai

Mae SaiChiang Khong

Pha Yao

Lampang

Uttaradit

Phitsanulok

Bangkok

Thailand – Lao PDR – PRC (R3E)

Road

• Bangkok – Chiang Rai (830 km) – 4-lane or more

• Chiang Rai – Chiang Khong – 2-lane highway, Plan to

(115 km) widen to 4-lane

in next 5 years

• In Lao PDR (228 km) – Completed (Co-financing

Thailand + ADB + PRC)

Bridge

• Mekong Bridge - TA (by ADB) completed

at Chiang Khong - Thailand & PRC share the

construction cost

- Detailed design (DD) completed

in June 2008 with a grant from

Thailand.

- Construction period 2010 – 2012.

Thailand – Myanmar – PRC (R3W)

Road

• Bangkok – Mae Sai (890km) - 4-lane or more

• New Mae Sai Bypass (8km) - Completed (April 2007)

Bridge

• Second International Bridge across Sai River – Completed

Jinghong

1,200 Kms

R3Chiang Rai -

Kunming Road Project

viaMyanmar and Lao

PDR

Chiang Rai

Luang Namtha

Kunming

THAILAND

LAO PDR

CHINA

MYANMAR

R3W

Houei SaiMae Sai

Kengtung

R3E

6

Yangon

Pa-an

MawalamyineMywaddy Mae Sot

TakSukothai

PhitsanulokA. Chumpae

Khon Kaen

Kalasin

Mukdaharn/

Savannaket

Seno

Maung Pin

Dansavan/Lao Boa Dong Ha

Danang

2. The East-West Economic Corridor Project

[Viet Nam - Lao PDR - Thailand – Myanmar]

Myanmar

Existing 2-lane Highways Upgraded 2-lane Highways

Upgraded 4-lane Highways (323 km.) Under upgrading to 4-lane Highways (149.373 km.)

HAI VAN PASS TUNNEL

Mottama Bridge

Thailand

Cambodia

Lao PDR

Vietnam

Haivan Pass Tunnel

• Danang Port

2nd Friendship Bridge

A. Lomsak

Thanlwin Bridge

Nakhon Phnom-Khammouane Bridge

Mae Sot/Myawaddy -Thingannyinaung (Dawna Range) 17.35 km.Mae Sot/Myawaddy -Thingannyinaung (Dawna Range) 17.35 km.

THAILAND

Completed in June 2006Completed in June 2006

Myawaddy/Mae Sot

Thingannyinaung – Kawkareik 28 km. Thingannyinaung – Kawkareik 28 km.

- D/D completed in October 2008- Construction budget approved, Exchange of Note under preparation between Thailand and Myanmar

- D/D completed in October 2008- Construction budget approved, Exchange of Note under preparation between Thailand and Myanmar

Myawaddy

Kawkareik

Mae sot

Existing road

New Alignment

Foot of Dawna range

Thingannyinaung

Siem Reap

Vung Tau

Ho Chi Minh City

BangkokAranyaprathet

3. Southern Economic CorridorR1 : Bangkok - Phnom Penh - Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau

3. Southern Economic CorridorR1 : Bangkok - Phnom Penh - Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau

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Phnom Penh

Total Length 1,000 Km.• Thailand = 300 Km.• Cambodia = 570 Km.• Viet Nam = 140 Km.

Total Length 1,000 Km.• Thailand = 300 Km.• Cambodia = 570 Km.• Viet Nam = 140 Km.

BangkokAranyaprathet

Nakhon Nayok

304

304

305

33

33

Kabin Buri

Phanom Sarakham

Sa Keaw

359

Prachin Buri

Remark:4 - lane Highways2 - lane Highways Upgraded 4 - lane HighwaysNew 2 – lane Highways (Completed)

Rangsit

Thailand Section: Bangkok - AranyaprathetThailand Section: Bangkok - Aranyaprathet

Bangkok

Laem Chabang

Rayong

Chanthaburi Trat

4 lanes or more

Under widening to 4 - lane

Plan to widen to 4 lanes

2 lanes

Thailand

• Bangkok – Trat (290 km) - 4-lane highways

• Trat – Hat Lek (89 km) - Next 5-year widening plan

- Under widening to 4 lanes

(32.725km.)

Cambodia

• Koh Kong – Sre Amble (151 km) - Thailand’s assistance

+ 4 major bridges

(Construction of the road and the bridges completed

and officially opened on 14 May 2008)

Thailand

• Bangkok – Trat (290 km) - 4-lane highways

• Trat – Hat Lek (89 km) - Next 5-year widening plan

- Under widening to 4 lanes

(32.725km.)

Cambodia

• Koh Kong – Sre Amble (151 km) - Thailand’s assistance

+ 4 major bridges

(Construction of the road and the bridges completed

and officially opened on 14 May 2008)Hat Lek

R10: Bangkok – Trat – Koh Kong – Sre Amble – Ca MauR10: Bangkok – Trat – Koh Kong – Sre Amble – Ca Mau

Nakhon Sawan

Bang Pa-In

Bangkok

Ang Thong

Sing Buri

Chai Nat

Uthai Thani

Northern Linkage

Bangkok

Chon Buri

Pattaya

RayongChanta Buri

Trat

ESB

Eastern Linkage

Pak Tho

Phetchaburi

Cha-am

Ban Pong Bangkok

Chon Buri

Samut Songkhram

Samut Sakhon

Southern Linkage

Road Development in Thailand Supporting to GMS Program

Road Development in Thailand Supporting to GMS Program

Remark:

4 - lane Highways

Upgraded 8 - lane Highways

Rail Transport

Route Alternatives for SKRL Project

1. Singapore – Malaysia – Bangkok – Aranyaprathet – Cambodia – Vietnam – China

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2. Singapore – Malaysia – Bangkok – Three Pagodas Pass – Myanmar – China

3. Singapore – Malaysia – Bangkok – Nong Khai – Lao PDR – Vietnam – China

4. Singapore – Malaysia – Bangkok – Nong Khai – Lao PDR – China

5. Singapore – Malaysia – Bangkok – Ubon Ratchathani – Lao PDR – Vietnam – China

6. Singapore – Malaysia – Bangkok – Bua Yai – Mukdaharn – Lao PDR – Vietnam - China

2

3

4

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7

7. Singapore – Malaysia – Bangkok – Chiang Rai – Chiang Khong/Houy Sai – Lao PDR – China

Rail TransportRail Transport

3. Singapore – Malaysia – Bangkok – Nong Khai – Lao PDR – Vietnam – China

3. Singapore – Malaysia – Bangkok – Nong Khai – Lao PDR – Vietnam – China

Nongkhai

Thanaleng

1. Thanaleng – Nongkhai 3.5 km. ( Funded by Thai Government : 30% grant and 70% soft loan) is completed and the opening ceremony was held on 5 March 2009.2. Thanaleng-Vientiane Railway Extension : the detailed design work was completed in May 2010 (9 million baht granted by Government of Thailand). The estimated investment costs is 1,650 million baht approximately and now under consideration for assistance contract between NEDA of Thailand and LRA of Lao PDR.

Thailand – Lao PDR Railway link ::

Water Transport

MIDDLE EAST, EUROPE,…

On-going Improvement/Development Project

SOUTH ASIA

JAPAN,CHINA PACIFIC,USA,…

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Water TransportChiang Saen PortChiang Saen Port

Dawei

Chiang Sean I Port

• Completed construction in 2003 by Marine Department

• Accommodate 8 vessels of 25-meter long simultaneously

• Managed by the Port Authority of Thailand

• Completed construction in 2003 by Marine Department

• Accommodate 8 vessels of 25-meter long simultaneously

• Managed by the Port Authority of Thailand

Chiang Sean Port

Chiang Saen II Port

Location of Chiang Sean II Port

Chiang Khong

Golden Triangle

R3A

Lao PDR

Myanmar

Flood way

Mekong River

Port OfficeQuay Wall

Birth with Ramp (S)

Development plan of Chiang Saen II Port

Birth with Ramp (N)

Flood Plain

Kok River

Laem Chabang PortLaem Chabang PortOperation Programme for Phase 2 Development

(Phase II)

Stage

Terminal

Function Berth Length

(m)

Operation Year

1 C3 Container Terminal

500 2004

2 C0 Passenger Terminal

400 2006

2 C1+C2 Container Terminal

700+500 2007

3 D1+D2+D3

Container Terminal

700+ 500+ 500

October 2011

The Development of Dawei Deep Seaport

The Development of Dawei Deep Seaport

• Thai company and Myanmar Port Authority signed contract to develop the Dawei Deep Sea Port Project, PDA has been approved.

• Thai company and Myanmar Port Authority signed contract to develop the Dawei Deep Sea Port Project, PDA has been approved.

• MOU between Thailand and Myanmar on the Development of Dawei Deep Seaport and Road link to Bangkok (signed on 19 May 2008 at Singapore).

• MOU between Thailand and Myanmar on the Development of Dawei Deep Seaport and Road link to Bangkok (signed on 19 May 2008 at Singapore).

ChiangSaenChiangSaen

ChiangKhongChiangKhong

MaeSai

ChiangRai

ChiangMaiHuayKhon

(Nan)

LuangPhabang

ChaingTung

JinghongJinghong

Improvement and Maintenance of Navigation Channel along the Lancang-Mekong River

MyanmarPRC

LaoPDR

Thailand

Vietnam

• Commercial Navigation Agreement signed on 20 April

2000 in Myanmar

• Official inauguration on 6 June 2001 in PRC

• The 9th JCCCN meeting during 10-11 August 2010 discussed possible alternatives to conduct survey on the need for improvement and maintenance of Lancang-Mekong River and all parties will report the outcomes of the domestic consultation on the proposed alternatives at the next JCCCN meeting.

• The Emergency Plan to Handle and Coordinate the Navigation-related Unexpected Accidents on the Lancang-Mekong River among China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand has been signed during the Sixteenth ASEAN Transport Ministers Meeting on November 2010 in Brunei.

Other Projects

Promoting the GMS CBTAPromoting the GMS CBTA

Completed:• 1 Training the Trainer workshop.• 1 Seminar to distribute GMS CBTA details to relevant

officials and Transport Operators .

Completed:• 1 Training the Trainer workshop.• 1 Seminar to distribute GMS CBTA details to relevant

officials and Transport Operators .

Ongoing:• Training local authorities that have duties relevant to

cross-border activities at border province.

Ongoing:• Training local authorities that have duties relevant to

cross-border activities at border province.