Listen to this articlePrime time awaits: The country's first high-speed rail line is facing a one-year delay amid land and infrastructure hurdles. ScreenshotThailand's first high-speed rail project, the Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima line, is facing a confirmed delay of at least one year due to land expropriation issues and complications arising from overlapping infrastructure projects. The route includes six stations: Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Don Mueang, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Pak Chong, and Nakhon Ratchasima. Thai–Chinese cooperationThe Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project originated from Thai-Chinese government cooperation during the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration. On July 11, 2017, the cabinet approved construction of Thailand's first-ever high-speed rail line, with ground-breaking taking place on Dec 21, 2017.

Source: Bangkok Post January 03, 2026 23:11 UTC