PHU KRADUENG CABLE CAR PROJECT on track

Despite the change in government, the Phu Kradueng cable car project is expected to proceed as scheduled and be completed by late 2027 or early 2028, as construction design firms have already been contracted, according to the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta).

- MOLPASORN SHOOWONG

Dasta director Siripakorn Cheaw-samoot said the long-awaited cable car project is proceeding as planned.

Tesco Limited and Chulalongkorn University signed the contract for construction design with a 20-million-baht budget on Sept 30, covering Oct 1, 2025 to June 27, 2026.

Mr Siripakorn said more than five contractors proposed bids.

Tesco was selected because of its expertise in laying high-voltage poles and experience in working with both the public and private sectors, he said.

Chulalongkorn University is set to supervise the government regulations and is studying the project's potential impact.

The study and design masterplan should be ready to propose to the cabinet for approving the construction by late 2026.

The construction cost is estimated at 1 billion baht, handling 32 cabins with eight people per car along the 4.4-kilometre route.