(Post Today photo)The cabinet has given the green light to the 323km double-track rail route from Den Chai to Chiang Khong in the North. After reaching Chiang Rai through Pa Daet district station, the route's terminus will lie in the province's Chiang Khong district, which borders Laos. This new double-track rail route is also under the state plan to facilitate transport to Ban Huak, Phayao's bustling trade area adjacent to Laos. Ban Huak will soon become a "permanent" border checkpoint, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkanmerd said Tuesday, referring to another cabinet resolution. Thailand has already started several road projects to connect will Ban Huak.

Source: Bangkok Post July 31, 2018 22:07 UTC