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Cost of high-speed train system faces review
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/07/2016
» Experts have called for the 3.5km high-speed train construction in Nakhon Ratchasima to be scrapped, with the cost of the entire high-speed rail system to undergo review.
Despite gains, China still second fiddle to West, analysts say
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/05/2016
» Thai military rule may complicate and weaken Asean's position in the international security setting, but the gestures made to date by the junta should not be seen as a shift from the western-allied camp to China, analysts caution.
China should be more generous in Thai-Sino rail deal
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/12/2015
» The Dec 3 memorandum of understanding on a railway construction project between Thailand and China heralded a step forward for closer Thai-Sino relations.
Yingluck must seize the chance to lead
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/01/2014
» The political conflict which has seen a series of violent attacks and acts of sabotage has rekindled public fears over a coup.
New ambassador Ning pledges China-Thailand partnerships
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/09/2013
» China intends to work in partnership with Thailand to develop its railways, water management, clean energy and education, says its new ambassador to Thailand, Ning Fukai.
B2 trillion 'not a blank cheque'
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/08/2013
» The government's determination to borrow 2 trillion baht for infrastructure megaprojects without proper feasibility studies has come in for heavy criticism.
Train debt plan opens tax reform opportunity
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/04/2013
» Parliament's decision last week to pass the first reading of the 2-trillion-baht borrowing bill overhauling the nation's infrastructure has boosted foreign investors' confidence in the Yingluck administration.