Officials planning the Phuket monorail project reportedly favour copying this example from Tokyo
Officials are speeding up studies on Phuket’s monorail plan to increase convenience for tourists, who currently rely on Songtaews and pricey taxis.
The study into construction of a monorail project in Phuket is 80 percent complete and will be ready by next month, and the findings will be sent to the Transport Ministry for consideration by January, said Chaiwat Thongkhamkoon, deputy director of the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning.
The monorail will cost at least THB20 billion and will link Phuket International Airport in Thalang district and Chalong intersections in Muang district, spanning 60 kilometers with a total of 20 stations.
Chaiwat said local public transport options in Phuket are in need of a major overhaul. Visitors are mainly restricted to using Songtaews, a modified pickup truck with two rows of seats for passengers.
Residents in the province usually drive cars and motorcycles to get around town, he added.
Story: The Phuket News
