The four centres and Chiang Khong terminal are among 11 freight terminal projects aimed at better connecting land freight transport nationwide. According to Mr Arkhom, the Chiang Khong station will turn the district into a logistics hub for the north-south economic corridor. Imports and exports passing through this border checkpoint are currently estimated at 21 billion baht a year. It will link up with a 323-kilometre double-track railway from Den Chai district in Phrae to Chiang Khong. Management and maintenance costs for the Chiang Khong facility are estimated at 2 billion baht over a 30-year contract.

Source: Bangkok Post January 20, 2018 01:07 UTC