U-Tapao megaproject enters delivery phase after long delay

Nation Thailand
29 Apr 2026

Thailand’s THB300-billion U-Tapao Aviation City has begun construction under a leaner first-phase plan after years of delay.

Thailand’s long-delayed U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City project has moved into its delivery phase, but with a leaner first-stage plan designed to match current travel demand and the continued absence of the high-speed rail link connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports.

The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO), the Royal Thai Navy and U-Tapao International Aviation Co Ltd (UTA) marked the start of construction with a sacred groundbreaking ceremony at the Naval Aviation Division in Rayong province...

U-Tapao megaproject enters delivery phase after long delay - Nation Thailand - 29 Apr 2026