oxo1947

You ever heard of this thing called Covid ?? Do you know anything about UNESCO stopping it for a period--- how about the problems with China shutting down the supply. Do I think it could be faster---already said yes. But its nice to see that one of your posts are not blaming Trump for it all....... Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic did cause delays to the Bangkok high-speed train project, particularly affecting the Thailand-China HSR (Phase 1). The pandemic caused disruptions to the supply chain, making it difficult to secure workers and materials, and also impacted the financing and operations of the project. Several factors have contributed to the delays, including financial disputes with China, contractor funding problems, the COVID-19 pandemic, and concerns over the Ayutthaya station's impact on a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Joe it was started in 2017 and stopped like every other project around the world first months of 2020 -- it is now 36% complete in the BKK to Korat stage * it will be 609 KLM long the UK one (if ever finished) is 225 KLM Do I think its slow--yes , but the only people who throw these things up fast are our good friends the Chinese or on a smaller scale Japan. Its not just the BKK-Lao rail going on--BKK -Pattaya --Rayong also the 6 stations must be updated (most have) Bang Sue Grand Station, Don Mueang, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Pak Chong and Nakhon Ratchasima. Its easy to Knock Thailand--but I dont know of another country (similar to Thailand) that is doing this alone---without giving up to some deal from China. *https://www.railway-technology.com/news/thailand-high-speed-rail-china/

Chiang Mai--- its a lovely city---- but I expected Hanoi to be higher on that list its behind 2 places in India and Bali---wow........ India wheres your favorite key Street.......

Joe if you come the UK --or the USA that comment would be considered laughable.. ..... "California High-Speed Rail, face delays and are not expected to be fully operational for well over a decade, January 6, 2015: The official groundbreaking ceremony for the initial construction was held Not even going to mention the London to Birmingham line --and costs --------------------------------- Why so ?? do you understand what the main reason for the High speed train is ?-- and not tourist. The best (cheapest) way to move freight is by ship---- the 2nd less expensive way is by rail. There is already large amount of road construction Thailand has built--all over ISSAN just to accommodate the Hugh amount of trucking traveling up from BKK to the land locked country of Laos --its all exports

Posts with images containing profane language have been removed @oxo1947: You will not post vulgarities, obscenities or profanities. I can't even think what it was---but like 98% of my posts it would have come Facebook --where joining age is 14--- so I sincerely apologize to all those under 14s that rush to this site every morning to view what the old age farangs are viewing today ----- I hope I have not damaged your childhood in any way...............

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