Thai Cabinet Approves Budget Increase for Rama III-Dao Khanong Expressway
The Thai Cabinet has authorized an additional 7.2 billion baht for the Rama III-Dao Khanong expressway project, raising the total investment to 38.444 billion baht.
On November 10, 2026, the Thai Cabinet officially approved an increase in the investment budget for the Rama III-Dao Khanong expressway project. According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploy-Talay Laksameesangchan, the budget has been raised by 7.2 billion baht, bringing the total project cost to 38.444 billion baht. This adjustment is primarily intended to cover rising loan interest costs associated with the infrastructure development. For residents and commuters, this project is a significant effort to alleviate traffic congestion in the Bangkok metropolitan area. While the approval secures the necessary funding to continue the construction, the specific timeline for the completion of the project following this budget adjustment remains to be confirmed by the Expressway Authority of Thailand. Travelers in the area should continue to monitor local traffic reports for potential construction-related delays as work progresses.
