Megaprojects to link economic zones with bordersA study is to be undertaken on eight motorway-railway projects linking economic zones with Thailand's border regions, the Transport Minister said on Friday. Saksayam Chidchob, defending the ministry's budget at Friday's parliamentary debate, said the study would be completed by next year. The double-track rail projects would be constructed to link the economic zones with border checkpoints around the country, said Mr Saksayam. The idea to construct motorways adjacent to the rail tracks was initiated while Arkhom Termpittayapaisith was transport minister. The minister said more than 7 billion baht had been allocated for maintenance of three highways in the South.

Source: Bangkok Post July 03, 2020 23:19 UTC