High-speed train.

        The high-speed train project is a mega project in Thailand for economic development and linking markets, trade, and investment, and to diversify prosperity to the region, increase travel options for people promote economic development in the country, and development of tourism.

        The Ministry of Transport has a plan to support the connection of the transport sector in the ASEAN region. and traveling in countries to grow together sustainably There is an important project to connect with the Land Link, Lao PDR with a high-speed train project (High-Speed Train) Bangkok - Nong Khai, a project of cooperation between the Thai and Chinese governments, and a double-track railway project that can connect from Nong Khai Station to Laem Chabang Port.

        The goal for 2029 is to set  the high-speed train Bangkok-Nong Khai to be completed, provide a clear picture for the tourism sector in the ASEAN region create opportunities to become a tourism hub with an international rail system will cause more travel passengers using high-speed train services from Thailand and may be able to connect to Laos and China without changing trains

         Including aims to connect ASEAN to Malaysia and Singapore using the Thai-Laos-China railway line and connecting Malaysia with a dual-track railway system Including connecting Singapore with a port in the Land Bridge Development Project

         As well as a high-speed train linking 3 airports (Don Mueang - Suvarnabhumi - U-Tapao) that will make travel and transportation between provinces in a special development zone Eastern region including other related provinces or regions more convenient and faster, and reduce travel time and cost compared to other forms of travel at a speed of 250 km/hr.

        Also inked 3 airports in Bangkok and the Eastern Special Development Zone allowing passengers to travel between urban and business areas quickly and easily

        This project is another project to enhance the country's competitiveness, promote economic expansion increase employment, and enhance the quality of life and income of the people, including promoting the use of public mass transit systems, reducing the use of personal cars, reducing environmental pollution, and reducing road accidents because of the environmentally friendly and high secured control system of the high-speed trains.

Source: Ministry of Transport
Tel: (+66) 0 2283 3000