The government expects the high-speed rail project linking Bangkok, Nong Khai, Vientiane and China to present an opportunity for the Northeast region and for Thailand to connect with the global economy.
Description
History
On 11 July 2017, the Thai Cabinet approved the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to execute the Project on Bangkok–Nong Khai HSR Development for Regional Connectivity (Section 1: Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima). The project is an international joint development at the government level between Thailand and China.
Finance
$5100000000 loan
Government of Thailand
Government
Operators
The State Railway of Thailand
Government
Contractors
Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited,
Company
China Railway No 10 Group
Company
Civil Construction Services & Products Company Limited
Company
Nawarat Patanakarn Public Company Limited
Company
Thai Engineers and Industry Company Limited
Company
SPTK Joint Venture Company Limited
Company
Unique Engineering and Construction Public Company Limited