Cable Car Financing Finally Secured
Heyy, you want the lowdown on that cable car project in Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei? The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) just scored a 25.7-million-baht budget to design the thing, you know.
So, here's the scoop: The first phase, costing up to one billion baht, will see a 3km cable car route built, potentially starting at Pha Mak Dook. The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) is handling the design.
Later on, there's talk of park facilities getting a boost and an environmental impact study being conducted.
Most locals seem to be down with the project, though there's chatter about permanent restrictions to zones inhabited by wild elephants. They're thinking about safari-style tours to draw more tourists too.
But, watch out, 'cause environmental groups like the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation ain't too happy about it. They're concerned 'bout the ecological impact on the park's natural environment and wildlife. I guess we'll have to wait and see, huh?
Oh, by the way, the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) got the budget from the Budget Bureau, just in case you're curious. And, there'll be two phases to this bad boy: one for construction and the other for facilities enhancement and the inevitable environmental impact study.
Stay tuned, hey! This thing's gonna be a rollercoaster, for sure.
- The budget for the cable car project was secured from the Budget Bureau, with the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) responsible for managing the finances of both phases, including the industry sector of construction and the potential expansion in transportation.
- Despite the potential ecological concerns raised by environmental groups like the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation, the project is expected to include improvements in park facilities, finance sector investments, and possible infrastructure developments in transportation, such as safari-style tours, in Phu Kradueng National Park.
