“We won’t call for any bidding to prevent delays,” assistant government spokesman Colonel Atisit Chaiyanuwat said on Tuesday.

The Cabinet had already resolved to exempt the project, which will be developed in Bangkok’s Klong San district, from regulations requiring bidding, he said.

“We will select the private operator for the project strictly based on conditions that it will prepare proper traffic and environmental management and community development plans. The Treasury Department and the Finance Ministry will review the plans,” Atisit said.

He added that the private firm would also be required to spend money left over after developing the observatory tower for “social causes”.

“During the construction process, students should also be allowed to observe and learn,” he said.

The Bangkok Observatory Tower is expected to be a new attraction in the capital.