Train boards knocked in May open for commercial auction Bang Sue Central Station – Green light renewed contract The Twin Towers School, 30 years, receive 1,620 million baht
Mr. Nirut Maneepan, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) disclosed the meeting results. The SRT committee on February 22 that the meeting passed a resolution to hire a consultant to study and prepare commercial development plans inside and outside the station. It includes parking areas and advertisements. As well as preparing TOR in the auction of commercial areas of Bang Sue Central Station Mr. Sak Siam Chidchob, Minister of Transport, has made a policy that he wants to develop the central station to be a shopping mall that can take the train, similar to Don Mueang Airport. And Suvarnabhumi Airport of Thailand Public Company Limited () or AOT. At this time, AOT came to help advice
“March will expedite hiring a consultant to make a plan. It takes about 2 months. Aiming to open auctions for commercial areas in May, using the form of renting space. According to the regulations of the SRT, it is not open to private equity. In PPP format Confident that there will be operators, shops, etc. Came to open for service inside the station before Nov, when there will be an opening of the Red Line suburban train in Bang Sue – Rangsit section. And Bang Sue – Taling Chan Commercial is certainly official. “
Mr. Nirut said that the administration of the central station does not create a cost burden. SRT increased the area for commercial development by 20-30% from the original area of only 5%. Initially, the passenger ticket sales area has been reduced to meet the current passenger needs. With more online purchases Confident that it is enough to bring space to earn income To compensate for the administrative expenses of Bang Sue Central Station in the first period
As for the testing of the red train on the outskirts of the city, on March 26, it will start a virtual train test. But didn’t walk all day And will select only certain groups of people and during 28 July will open to the general public to use the service in November will open a full commercial bus service by collecting fares
Mr. Nirut said that the meeting also approved. To renew the land and property lease agreement to Golden Asset Company Limited, the Twin Towers Hotel Company, for another 30 years from the expiration of the contract on August 17, ’64 by the Railway will receive a total return. Worth 1,620 million baht, the company will have to invest 370 million baht to renovate and repair the hotel for the SRT as well
As for the establishment of a subsidiary, SRT Asset is in the process of recruiting directors, making the Articles of Association, and expecting another 2 months to be established. In the meantime SRT has prepared a delivery plan for SRT Asset. Including having to accelerate Solve land problems And land with lawsuits
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