Bangkok, July 16-“Tipanan” showcases Gen. Prayuth’s work speed up infrastructure development connecting Thailand to the region Updated the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail construction project, phase 1, contract 3-3, progress 18.63% already.
Ms. Tipanan Sirichana, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that according to Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. Accelerate infrastructure development to increase competitiveness stimulate the economy and elevate the quality of life of the people to create stability sustainable wealth in cooperation with the Government of the People’s Republic of China in the development of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail system Bangkok – Nong Khai to connect the regional transport networks of Thailand, Lao PDR and China Progress is made sequentially.
Ms. Tipanan said that the latest Thai-Chinese high-speed train Bangkok-Nong Khai (Phase 1, Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima) in the part of contract work 3-3 Horse Stairs – Lam Ta Khong In front of the work in the area of Ban Sub Muang, Tam Chanthuk, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province has started to operate. The Sap Muang District is across the Sap Muang Railway Station stretching. along the original train line Then turn right to the end of Lam Ta Khong Dam. It is an elevated expressway construction throughout the contract and includes the construction of Pak Chong Station, with a distance of 26.10 kilometers or 16.22 miles. 9,837,997,397.39 baht, under construction, 18.63% of construction has been completed.
for the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project Bangkok-Nong Khai (Phase 1, Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima), a distance of 253 kilometers (km), 14 contracts, a credit limit of 1.79 billion baht that At present, 1 contract has been completed, 10 contracts are under construction, and 3 contracts are waiting to be signed.
“When the project is completed The Thai economy will grow exponentially, attracting trade, investment, and tourism. Able to create jobs, create careers and distribute income in all areas where the railway passes and the whole of the country, ”said Ms. Tipanan.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency