Ministry of Transport Proposes Transit Upgrades for Lam Luk Ka and Thanyaburi
The Ministry of Transport is planning to improve public transit in the Lam Luk Ka and Thanyaburi districts by involving local administrative organizations to operate bus routes.
According to a report by Prachachat Business, Deputy Minister of Transport Siriphong Angkasakulkiat has announced a new strategy to enhance public transportation connectivity in the Lam Luk Ka and Thanyaburi areas. The Ministry aims to address the current lack of private operators on these routes by inviting local administrative organizations (LAOs) to apply for bus operation licenses.
This initiative is intended to provide immediate relief to commuters in these growing suburban districts. Furthermore, the Ministry is reviewing the timeline for the Green Line extension project from Khu Khot to the Outer Ring Road. While the project was previously slated for development, officials are now considering delaying the rail expansion until after 2032, depending on the rate of urban growth and population density in the region.
For residents and travelers, these changes suggest a shift toward bus-based transit solutions in the near term rather than immediate rail expansion. The involvement of local authorities is expected to fill service gaps where private companies have been absent. However, the final decision regarding the postponement of the Green Line extension remains subject to further evaluation of urban development trends. Stakeholders are advised to monitor official announcements from the Ministry of Transport for updates on specific route implementations and the finalized timeline for the rail project.
