City officials announce plan to turn prison into mass transit complex

Authorities announced plans to develop the Klong Prem Central Prison into an expansive 5 million square meter transportation complex. 

The new facility will provide new monorail train lines with retail shops, a community mall, hotels and apartments. 

The THB45 billion project will service a 21.9 kilometer train line between Ngarmwongwan Road to Kaset Nawamin Road. Authorities will transition the current government district into a residential zone,  Khaosod reported.




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