Thailand Aims for 2030 Launch of Railway Link to PRC

The Government of Thailand has announced that its ambitious high-speed railway project connecting the country to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) through the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is scheduled to begin operations in 2030.

This project, part of the PRC’s Belt and Road Initiative, will significantly advance regional connectivity and economic cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

The progress of the project spanning Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail system has reached around 35.8%. Once completed, the railway will seamlessly connect with the already operational rail line from Vientiane, Lao PDR, to Kunming, PRC.