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High speed railway linking Thailand and China takes another step
8 hours ago28-05-2020
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A high speed rail link between Thailand and China is closer to becoming a reality, according to Thai Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob. The signing of “Contract 2.3″ for the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima section is expected in October this year. China has become a major player in the railway industry and, as a result, many countries, including Thailand, are working with China to develop their own high speed rail networks.

Following the meeting of the 28th Thai-Chinese Joint Committee, Chidchob said the 2 sides agreed on the 50.6 billion baht draft contract including the content on signaling and operation systems. The 253 kilometre rail route from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima in the northeast is part of a stage 2 project which will ultimately link Bangkok to NongKhai, bordering Laos.

The first phase covers a 125 billion baht link from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima. The second, expected to cost 200 billion baht,will run 355 kilometres from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai. For the second project, Thailand is working with China’s State Railway Group.

The projects form part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, launched by President Xi Jin-ping 6 years ago, according to the president of the All-China Journalists Association.

“This Belt & Road Initiative project will help China integrate with the rest of the world and link the Chinese dream with the global dream.”

The Belt and Road Initiative was developed to bolster economic and social ties with 65 countries in Asia, Africa and Europe, covering an estimated population of 4.4 billion people.

“I think it is important. The project will help connect people in the two countries via Laos. It can help promote socio-economic development and prosperity in these two countries and also across the whole Asian region. China has made a lot of investments in Laos. Among them is the China-Laos Railway, running from Kunming to Vientiane.”

Under Contract 2.3, 80% of the payment will be made in US dollars and the remaining 20% in baht.

The signing is scheduled for October or sooner before the 5 year project commences. PM Prayut Chan-o-cha will preside over the signing ceremony at Government House.

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/tra...linking-thailand-and-china-takes-another-step
 
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As I understand, the high speed rail (1435mm gauge) in Nong Khai will connect with Vientiane, just across the border, which is the end of Kunming - Vientiane line (1435mm-gauge).

Is the high-speed rail from Bangkok to Nong Khai also used for cargo transport? Otherwise, cargo from must be changed from 1435mm-gauge rail to 1000 gauge rail in Vientiane to continue to Bangkok and further.
 
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As I understand, the high speed rail (1435mm gauge) in Nong Khai will connect with Vientiane, just across the border, which is the end of Kunming - Vientiane line (1435mm-gauge).

Is the high-speed rail from Bangkok to Nong Khai also used for cargo transport? Otherwise, cargo from must be changed from 1435mm-gauge rail to 1000 gauge rail in Vientiane to continue to Bangkok and further.
I don't think it connect Vietnam. It's Bangkok to China through Laos. It will be used for cargo as well.
Vietnam should change to 1435mm.
 
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I don't think it connect Vietnam. It's Bangkok to China through Laos. It will be used for cargo as well.
Vietnam should change to 1435mm.

Vientiane, not Vietnam.

(Hanoi is already connected by 1435mm-gauge line to Nanning)
 
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Vientiane, not Vietnam.

(Hanoi is already connected by 1435mm-gauge line to Nanning)
Sorry. Didn't pay attention to the word Vientiane. Yes, its cargo as well.
 
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In the thread:
Thailand leads ASEAN in 5G
https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/thailand-leads-asean-in-5g.667324/

Very stupid by Thailand if true. Huawei 5g can’t communicate with Vietnam and other Asean 5g.

I wonder what Viet will say about this?

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In any case, it will be good to have train network connects China to ASEAN countries. It will increase business to busineese and people to people connections. Chinese tourists are the largest and biggest spender in the world and any countries that are connected to China via rail will benefit from these tourists.
 
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Ok but in Hakka we call as Miantiane. If I am not wrong. Even my Hakka is getting lost. :(

Oh sorry. Miantiane is actually for Myanmar. My Hakka has failed me.
Yes. VN also call Myanmar as Mien Dien, just transfer from Miantiane in Hakka.

Mien is very far. Dien mean rural area

Actually 80% VN words are borrowed from CN word :D
 
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Laos, Thailand, Indonesia
China High Speed Railway everywhere :D
 
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