US$1.3 billion will be invested for a key Thai road project.

The new Motorway No 8 project in Thailand is expected to boost the economy of Pak Tor District by increasing tourism - image courtesy of © Tuayai| Dreamstime.com
A budget of US$1.3 billion is required for the first phase of Thailand’s Motorway No 8 project. The project is being managed by Thailand’s Transport Ministry and is due for completion in 2031. The 61km of motorway for phase 1 of the project will improve transport connections from Pak Tor District in Ratchaburi to Nakhon Pathom Province.