The cabinet has already approved 11 projects worth 460 billion baht that are due for completion by 2022. (Bangkok Post file photo)The government's 20 planned megaprojects with a combined valued of 1.41 trillion baht are set to move forward smoothly after the Yes vote for the new constitution. The two high-speed rail projects will promote connectivity between Thailand and neighbouring Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. The government is also committed to accelerating investment in two high-speed rail projects: the 193.5-kilometre Bangkok-Rayong route, worth 153 billion baht, and the 211km Bangkok-Hua Hin route, worth 94.7 billion baht. Deputy Commerce Minister Suvit Maesincee also said the government had laid down the foundations to restore the economy.

Source: Bangkok Post August 08, 2016 23:15 UTC