Govt wants China in on key projectsThailand has invited China to enter into closer cooperation on the former's Motorway-Rail Map (MR Map) project and Southern Land Bridge scheme. The invitation was reportedly extended by Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob through Han Zhiqiang, the Chinese ambassador to Thailand during their meeting yesterday. These two projects are also aimed at connecting Thailand with its neighbours in order to build new sustainable economic, trade and investment opportunities, said Mr Saksayam after yesterday's meeting. He said he had also discussed with the Chinese ambassador progress in the Thai-Chinese railway project, among other areas of cooperation between the two nations. As for the last part of the railway to stretch from Nong Khai to Vientiane, talks are being carried out between Thailand, Laos and China to complete development of the route.

Source: Bangkok Post December 21, 2021 07:39 UTC