Thai PM initiates idea to build high-speed trains to tourist sites
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the construction of
high-speed trains connecting Bangkok with famous tourist sites and
invited the private sector to participate in the project.
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the construction of
high-speed trains connecting Bangkok with famous tourist sites and
invited the private sector to participate in the project.
The Prime Minister on February 12 said the high-speed train project from Bangkok to Pattaya or Hua Hin might be a joint venture in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). Thai and foreign investors were both welcomed, said the premier.
Tracks of the high speed trains are expected to be constructed in parallel with the 1m or 1.453m tracks.-VNA
The Prime Minister on February 12 said the high-speed train project from Bangkok to Pattaya or Hua Hin might be a joint venture in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). Thai and foreign investors were both welcomed, said the premier.
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