The overall cost of developing of U-Tapao airport is estimated at Bt144 billion. The cost for setting up the aircraft repair and maintenance centre is expected to come to Bt20 billion. European-based Airbus Group and other investors have pledged to put their money into the planned aircraft repair and maintenance centre. Three provinces coveredThe U-Tapao airport plans form a key part of the government’s EEC projects that cover three provinces: Chachoengsao, Chon Buri and Rayong. The government also plans to build high-speed rail lines to link up the U-Tapao, Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang airports.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 25, 2017 18:11 UTC