Thailand’s government pushes transport transformation - OBG

Thailand’s government pushes transport transformation

The government in Thailand has strongly reiterated its commitment to an ambitious Bt2trn-plus ($60bn) transport system investment plan. The massive programme of spending would focus on rail, urban rapid transit and ports, and the government asserts that it would strongly enhance Thailand’s competitiveness in trade and investment, helping the country make up lost ground.
Speaking at the end of July, transport minister Chadchat Sittipunt made a speech attempting to rally Thailand’s disparate major political parties behind the plan, which was unveiled earlier this year. Specific projects include four new high-speed rail lines, ... Read more.

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