Slow upgrade hampers Phuket

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Slow infrastructure development in Phuket, which is unable to cope with rapid urbanisation and severe floods caused by heavy rainfall, is damaging its reputation as the government has not allocated budget or upgraded public facilities as promised.

He said the longer these projects are delayed, the higher the budget required for land expropriation.

He said the water management and drainage systems alone require at least a billion baht in budget.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: ThailandChinaIndia

Topics: Infrastructure Baht Might Phuket Thaneth Public Higher Severe Tourists Projects Budget

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Published On: 2024-07-03 @ 04:45:00 (2 days ago)

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