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Rail link seen as gateway for Thai trade
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) is working to enhance the efficiency of the Singapore-Kunming Rail Link (SKRL), with the expectation of using the regional railway network to elevate Thailand's status as a logistical and investment hub for global trading.
Malaysia to help boost road, rail networks in push for closer ties
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/05/2025
» The government is forging closer cooperation with Malaysia on infrastructure improvement and cross-border connectivity, focusing on linking roads and rails, says Transport Minister Suriya Juengrunreangkit.
Thailand to step up Singapore-Kunming rail link work
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) is accelerating development of the Singapore-Kunming Rail Link as part of the government's plan to turn Thailand into a logistics hub in Asean.
Quake-hit Bangkok declared disaster area
Published on 28/03/2025
» Bangkok has been declared a disaster area following the strong earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar, City Hall announced on Friday.
High-speed rail linking Bangkok to China in 5 years
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/01/2025
» Thailand expects to complete its first high-speed rail network linking the country to China through Laos in 2030, a long-delayed project officials have touted as key to furthering bilateral relations and trade between the two nations.
China-Thailand Railway: A New Era of Connectivity
Published on 23/11/2024
» With the roar of the whistle, a Harmony train loaded with "Made in Anning" departed from Anning North Port, Kunming International Dry Port, China, delivered the goods to Bangkok, Thailand via the China-Laos-Thailand Railway, and finally arrived at Ranong by road transportation. Meanwhile, another freight train loaded with Thai fruits also departed from Larang, passing through Vientiane, Laos, and finally arriving in Anning, Yunnan Province.
China leveraging Laos to link up its Southeast Asian economic interests
Published on 28/10/2024
» China aims to scale up infrastructure construction in uniquely strategic Laos to accelerate trade and investment throughout Southeast Asia as Chinese businesses scout for space to grow offshore, analysts said.
Cambodia considers Thai-led 6-country single visa plan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/10/2024
» Cambodia has agreed to study the Thai government's initiative to facilitate cross-border travel for tourists from six countries in the region through a single visa policy called "6 Countries, 1 Destination", according to a source at Government House.
Call for investment in Thai transport
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/10/2024
» Thailand urgently needs to develop its transportation infrastructure, including rail and air, to support regional connectivity and promote tourism, according to The Mall Group Co, a leading Thai retail operator.
Passenger wagon boost to meet high demand on Thai-Laos link
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/10/2024
» More than 13,000 passengers have used the cross-border service of the Bangkok-Vientiane rail route since it opened on July 19, prompting the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to put on another passenger wagon to serve demand.