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Trat locals oppose expressway project

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April 05, 2025

Residents and business operators in Trat city have slammed the proposed 5.9-kilometre route connecting Laem Ngob district to Koh Chang, arguing that the new expressway, which bypasses the city, will hurt the local economy.

- JAKKRIT WAEWKLAYHONG

The second public hearing for the expressway project was held on Wednesday at Trat City Hotel in Muang district. The hearing was presided over by Trat deputy governor Damrongsak Yodtongdee and Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) deputy governor Katpachon Udomthampakdee.

Over 400 participants, including government officials, private-sector representatives and local residents, attended the meeting.

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