Phu Kradueng to open cable car in 2027

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00:00In 2027, you'll be able to reach the top of the Pugradung National Park just by a cable car.

00:07With an investment of 1 billion baht, the project aims to make the iconic mountain more accessible

00:13while protecting its fragile ecosystem. The design will make the uphill trek an easy ride,

00:19but it's also a conservation tool. The Thai government says that the cable car will help

00:25preserve the natural environment for future generations by reducing foot traffic, overnight

00:30stays, and waste. There will be 32 cabins, each carrying up to 8 passengers. Construction will

00:37begin in 2026 and take about a year to finish. Once finished, the cable car will also be used for

00:43emergency route rescue operations and also wildfire response.