Listen to this articleThe government has greenlighted a new expressway linking Bang Bua Thong district in Nonthaburi province to Ayutthaya's Bang Pa-in district. He said the M9 construction had been reviewed before being included in the 2026 budget. The Ministry of Transport has already consulted with the Council of State regarding the approval process and has been informed that it can be submitted to the cabinet for consideration. He said the government was trying to secure budget approval during the election season and that the project has been in place for quite some time. There should be no concern that a complaint will be raised with the Election Commission regarding the approval, since the M9 motorway was earlier planned, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post January 06, 2026 23:36 UTC