United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Phuket light rail system now expected to launch in 2026
Phuket’s proposed light rail development is expected to begin carrying passengers in 2026.
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand said it is investing about THB35 billion for the first phase which will link Chalong Circle interchange with Phuket Airport.
The 42km link will have 21 stations.
A second phase will extend for another 16km from Baan Tha Noon in Phang Nga to Baan Muang Mai in Thalang which will feed in to a new railway line being constructed at Phang Nga.
Proposed fares will be between THB35 and THB140.
MRTA Assistant Governor Sarot T Suwan met with Phuket Deputy Governor Wongsakorn Noonchukhan and local business leaders in a public meeting to provide updates.
It is seeking public feedback on the project.
"We expect to present people’s opinions and our research about this project to the Cabinet in the middle of next year, and open bids for the private sector to join the project investment in 2022," Sarot said.
When the tram system was first touted several years ago, it was expected to be ready by 2021, and was later pushed back to 2024.
Written by Ray Montgomery, Asia Pacific editor
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
Abercrombie & Kent hails $500 million funding boost
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Gatwick braces for strike
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’