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Chaloem Burapha Chonlathit Road Phase 3 Development

Chaloem Burapha Chonlathit Road Phase 3 Development

Prachachat•Economy•18m ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Rural Roads is studying a new 23-kilometer route to connect Chanthaburi and Trat provinces via the Chaloem Burapha Chonlathit Road.

  • •The Department of Rural Roads is studying a 23.097 km route connecting Chanthaburi and Trat provinces.
  • •The project budget is estimated at 2,000 million baht with construction expected to begin in 2034.
  • •A feasibility study and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be conducted between 2026-2027.
  • •The new route is designed to avoid mangroves and reduce travel distance from over 60 km to approximately 22-23 km.

Overview

  • •The Chaloem Burapha Chonlathit Road currently runs from Chonburi through Rayong and ends at Laem Sing District, Chanthaburi.
  • •The Department of Rural Roads is hiring consultants to conduct a feasibility study and EIA from 2026-2027 to adjust the route to avoid mangroves.
  • •The new route will start from Khao Chong Kron Intersection in Laem Sing, Chanthaburi, pass through Khlung District, and end at Highway 3156 in Khao Saming, Trat.
  • •The project is estimated to cost 2,000 million baht and covers a total distance of 23.097 kilometers.
  • •The road will reduce travel distance between Chanthaburi and Trat from over 60 km via Sukhumvit Road to approximately 22-23 km.
  • •Public hearing session 3 regarding route selection is scheduled for February 2027.
  • •Construction is expected to begin in 2034 if approved by the Cabinet.
  • •Local residents and homestay operators in Chanthaburi and Trat support the project to promote eco-tourism and local income.

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Key Entities

Place

Chaloem Burapha Chonlathit Road(ถนนเฉลิมบูรพาชลทิต)ℹ️
A coastal road in the eastern region being expanded to connect Chanthaburi and Trat.
Chanthaburi(จันทบุรี)ℹ️
A province that the road expansion will connect to Trat.
Trat(ตราด)ℹ️
A province that the road expansion will connect to Chanthaburi.

Organization

Department of Rural Roads(กรมทางหลวงชนบท)ℹ️
The agency responsible for studying the new route and implementing the road project.
Trat Chamber of Commerce(หอการค้าจังหวัดตราด)
An organization that proposed the development of the road route in 2022.
Federation of Thai Industries Eastern Province Group 2(สภาอุตสาหกรรมกลุ่มจังหวัดภาคตะวันออก 2)
An organization that proposed the development of the road route in 2022.
Department of Marine and Coastal Resources(กรมทรัพยากรทางทะเลและชายฝั่ง)
The agency that advised avoiding pristine mangrove forests and carbon credit planting areas.
Chanthaburi Homestay Operators Club(ชมรมผู้ประกอบการโฮมสเตย์ จ.จันทบุรี)
An association of homestay businesses that believes the road will boost tourism.
Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)
The government body whose approval is required for construction to start in 2034.

Person

Sathit Sukniyam(สาทิศย์ สุขเนียม)
The project manager who provided details on the new route and environmental constraints.
Chaiwat Thanomphan(ชัยวัฒน์ ถนอมพันธุ์)
A resident of Bang Pid Subdistrict, Laem Ngob District, Trat, who suggested increasing the bridge height.
Wirot Bantharut(วิโรจน์ บันฑรัตน์)
The Kamnan of Bang Pid Subdistrict, Laem Ngob District, Trat, who noted rising land prices.
Somporn Ma-chin(สมพร ม้าจีน)
The village headman of Moo 9, Khao Chong Kron, Laem Sing, Chanthaburi, who expressed local support for the project.
Anan Ruangsuwan(อนันต์ เรืองสุวรรณ์)
The Vice President of the Chanthaburi Homestay Operators Club.