Thailand is now in the works for creating a city near the country’s Vietnam War–era U-Tapao airport. The government will be spending around $8.8 billion to create the new “Eastern Aviation City.”
Even though the government will be spending a huge amount of money, the benefits after the city is established will outweigh the costs. The new transport hub, upon completion, will reportedly create 15,6000 jobs in the first five years. Additionally, the new city will bolster the country’s tourism and aviation industries.
Aside from being linked to Don Muang, a budget airport, as well as the country’s main airport, Suvarnabhumi, the Eastern Aviation City will include a free trade zone in its area. The expansion will allow U-Tapao International Airport to welcome 60 million to 75 million passengers per annum.
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