“Suriya” presents policy to OTP on the occasion of its 21st anniversary

The Minister of Transport presided over the OTP's founding anniversary event. Celebrating the 21st anniversary of "Driving policies and plans...toward Thailand's transportation development mission," emphasizing the need to accelerate the development of transportation infrastructure on roads, rails, waterways, and air, reducing the cost of public transportation to keep fares affordable.

Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit Minister of Transport Revealed after presiding over the 21st anniversary of the founding of the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) on Monday, October 9, 2023 at the OTP building, along with Mr. Pongkawin. Therefore, Rungruangkit Advisor to the Minister of Transport

Mr. Sorawut Nueangjamnong, Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Mr. Chayatham Phromsorn, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Mr. Sorapong Paitoonphong, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport (Head of the Transportation Mission Group) attended the said event. with Mr. Panya Chupanich, Director of the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning, and Mr. Suraphong Mianmit, Deputy Director of the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning. Welcoming the senior executives from the Ministry of Transport and heads of agencies under the Ministry of Transport As well as former OTP executives who came to congratulate the OTP on the occasion. 21st Anniversary 9 October 2023

Mr. Suriya said Throughout the past, OTP has been an important agency in making policy recommendations. and prepare plans including strategic plans, master plans, and various sub-plans on roads, rails, waterways, and air. In addition, OTP also plays an important role in integrating the work of various agencies of the Ministry of Transport. To lead to concrete practice Operating under the corporate value "OTP to TOP", we focus on building a good team. Focus on creating learning opportunities and focus on creating professionalism Help promote OTP officials to be efficient personnel. have expertise can drive the OTP to act as a "think tank" for the Ministry of Transport and today, besides coming to congratulate the OTP, we also took this opportunity to inspect the government. and provide policies to the OTP for implementation in accordance with the missions of the government and the Ministry of Transport.

According to government policy announced to the House of Representatives that focuses on creating a good quality of life for the people Through generating income, reducing expenses, creating opportunities, and reducing inequality. Ministry of Transport

It is considered one of the mechanisms that will help drive government policy and drive the country's economy. Through the development of transportation infrastructure including road, rail, water and air, especially in the economic aspect. Part of Thailand's income depends on exporting products to sell abroad. So that Thai products have prices that can compete with products from other countries.

The Ministry of Transport needs to find ways to reduce the country's transportation costs. Therefore, the OTP must analyze and present transportation project plans that can help reduce transportation costs. Just like a developed country. such as Japan and Korea Those countries use rail freight transport. OTP needs to look at what are the obstacles and problems that cause Thai entrepreneurs or the private sector to still use road freight transport by trucks. What are the obstacles that prevent operators from using rail transport? The OTP must create a plan that provides complete rail transport facilities. There must be adequate truck-to-train transfer stations. Provide tools for efficient loading and unloading of containers.

In addition to the transport dimension People's transportation is also important. If Thailand had an efficient public transportation system There are inexpensive travel expenses. Thai people will increasingly turn to public transportation. Reduce the use of personal cars. Make the country save on energy use Reduce oil imports

Help reduce the country's expenses. In addition, reducing the use of personal cars will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. and reduce the PM2.5 dust problem that currently causes health problems. Therefore, in order to improve the quality of life of Thai people, OTP must go in and see that What is the reason that Thai people Especially people who live in big cities.

like Bangkok Still using personal cars It is necessary to see whether the public transportation system in Bangkok is efficient or not. The Ministry of Transport's plan must develop a mass rapid transit system with routes that cover areas with travel needs. The OTP must expedite the plan to provide a secondary transportation system or Feeder. That will allow people to easily travel from home to use the electric train. It's not like you have to sit on a hired motorcycle in the sun and rain to get on the electric train.

As for the price of public transport fares, they must not be expensive. The OTP must speed up the development of the Common Ticket Act. If we have the Common Ticket Act, it will drive each electric train operator. Turning to use the same form of ticket is easier.

This will allow us to have sufficient travel information for our fellow citizens. That will be used to analyze and find fares that are fair to the traveling public. And it is fair to train operators who have to lose their investment. In addition, using only one card to travel through many electric train lines The initial fee can only be charged once. This allows people to not have to pay the entrance fee many times. Resulting in reducing travel expenses for the citizens.

As for promoting the country's tourism activities, the Prime Minister has ordered all ministries to expedite project plans to stimulate tourism activities to return to flourishing. Because income from tourism is considered an important source of income for Thailand, OTP has a project to study and develop a road along the coast.

On the Andaman side, we ask the OTP to expedite the study to complete it quickly. The form of the road along the coast must be able to attract both Thai and foreign tourists wanting to come and see the beauty of the sea. and of beaches that currently cannot be accessed by roads Please go and look at the development patterns of foreign countries. then applied to Thailand

And finally, this is about driving transportation infrastructure to transform Thailand. At present, Thailand relies on income from the agricultural sector. and tourism If Thailand can successfully develop the economic bridge project connecting Chumphon and Ranong provinces or the Land Bridge project. It will transform Thailand into a country that is important in the transportation of goods in the region and the world. This project, the government and the Ministry of Transport have confirmed to the people that they will continue to drive the Land Bridge project. Therefore, we ask the OTP to expedite the study. But do study carefully. Be careful and follow the framework set by law. And most importantly, we must listen to public opinions. To develop projects for maximum benefit to the country.

Source: Thai News Agency