The Transport Ministry of Thailand has announced its plans to promote the projects in the next fiscal year. The plan is worth THB260 billion (US$7.84 billion) and covers a total of 204 km of new roads and lanes. Three of the included projects are the following:

• The 16.4 km Ekkachai-Ban Phaeo motorway in Samut Sakhon with a capital value of THB19.7 billion (US$594.24);
• The 18 km Rangsit-Bang Pa-in motorway in Pathum Thani with a capital value of THB28.13 million (US$0.85 million);
• The 18.5 km Srinagarindra-Suvarnabhumi airport motorway in Samut Prakan, worth THB35.68 million (US$1.08 million).

The aim of the plan is to ease traffic congestion and improve road connectivity between Bangkok and its surrounding provinces.