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Chinese 'hungry to invest'
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/10/2023
» Bilateral trade ties with China will continue to deepen but the new government must strive to remain neutral in any US-China conflict, according to the president of the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (TCCC).
Phase 2 of Sino-Thai rail project set for cabinet scrutiny
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/08/2023
» The second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project is expected to go to the cabinet before year's end, while the first phase is likely to start by 2026, says deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
Northeast line upgrades to finish in 2024
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/08/2023
» SARABURI: The government has planned to partially open the Map Kabao-Jira Junction double-track railway line next year, which will allow passenger trains to run up to 120km per hour, faster than the present speed of 50km/h.
Thai joint venture hails homegrown rail carriage
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/07/2023
» King Mongkut Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Sinogen-Pin Petch Joint Venture and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) have introduced a prototype of a luxury 25-seater rail carriage nicknamed "Beyond Horizon", equipped with personal touch screens and facilities for those who travel with wheelchairs.
Sino-Thai cultural chief seeks trade hike
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/05/2023
» Pinit Jarusombat, president of the Thai-Chinese Cultural Relationship Council (TCCRC), has urged any incoming government to boost trade ties with China as well as speed up a logistics master plan linking the two countries.
High-speed rail linking 3 airports opens 'in 2029'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/01/2023
» Construction of the Don Mueang-Suvarnabhumi-U-Tapao high-speed railway (HSR), officially known as the High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports, is underway. The project is expected to be completed by 2029, said deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana yesterday.
Start seen on trains linking airports
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/01/2023
» The construction of a high-speed rail link between the capital's airports and U-Tapao airport in Rayong and Eastern Airport City is expected to start early this year, deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said on Friday.
High-speed trains 'will boost the economy'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/10/2020
» The Thai-Chinese high-speed railway from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima will act as a major spur to the economy, the prime minister said on Wednesday.
PM to chair Sino-Thai rail signing
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/10/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will on Tuesday preside over the signing of a key contract worth 50.6 billion baht on the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project, said deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul.
B50bn contract to be signed for part of high-speed railway first stage
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/10/2020
» The government will sign "Contract 2.3", worth more than 50 billion baht, for work on the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima on Wednesday.