webfact Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 The government has reported that the first phase of the high-speed railway is scheduled to be completed by 2026. The first phase is part of the railway project that will connect Bangkok to the city of Kunming in China. Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri has disclosed details on the high-speed railway construction that will help boost the Thai economy and tourism industry. According to the spokesperson, the first phase of the railway will have six stops from Bangkok, Bangsue Grand Station, Don Muang, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, and Pak Chong district in Nakhon Ratchasima province. By Adam Judd Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/11/thai-government-says-first-phase-of-thailand-to-china-high-speed-rail-to-be-completed-in-2026/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-06-12 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: The government has reported that the first phase of the high-speed railway is scheduled to be completed by 2026. The first phase is part of the railway project that will connect Bangkok to the city of Kunming in China. Thailand will soon learn this was a huge mistake. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 A spokesperson at Kunming station admitted that no return tickets will be sold. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 The article subject is long-distance highspeed rail which will be conventional yet, posted, is an image of a monorail unit. Has the design been changed? Either way, should I buy shares in Anutin's ready-mix? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 13 hours ago, webfact said: The first phase is part of the railway project that will connect Bangkok to the city of Kunming in China. Please note: This first phase to be completed by 2026 will link standard gauge HST tracks between Bangkok and Korat. It will be many years away before Bangkok is linked to Kunming. Contracts are still being discussed along with land purchases and environmental issues. Completion of the HST from Korat via Khon Kaen to Nong Khai and across the Mekong on a massive new bridge to Vientiene is a long, long way into the future. From the map below it is predicted HST will reach Nong Khai in 2029. HST planned in Thailand (Wikipedia 2022): 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danderman123 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 To be clear, the 2026 phase links Bangkok with Khorat. This is a very worthy development. Of course 2026 is unrealistic. 2036 is more probable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfunster Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Ouch. Heard of few people buying up land to benefit from the Hua Hin high speed train. 2032, at the very earliest, is a long time to wait for the return on investment... On a separate note, what's the definition of "high speed" for this network ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMojoRisin Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 *caretaker government Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 6/12/2023 at 7:31 AM, hotchilli said: Thailand will soon learn this was a huge mistake. Why? It is already now a big success sending fresh products from the existing part in Laos to China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 18 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said: The article subject is long-distance highspeed rail which will be conventional yet, posted, is an image of a monorail unit. Has the design been changed? Either way, should I buy shares in Anutin's ready-mix? I think it is just a symbolic photo from some journalist who doesn't know anything technical.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 2026. OK. "Free Beer Tomorrow" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleftheros Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 6/12/2023 at 7:31 AM, hotchilli said: Thailand will soon learn this was a huge mistake. Thailand doesn't have a good record in quickly learning about huge mistakes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Does this timetable include rolling stock? With or without "propulsion"? Korat is lovely. Getting to the "Gateway to Isaan" quickly? Meh. Then what. Sit around and wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 4 hours ago, h90 said: Why? It is already now a big success sending fresh products from the existing part in Laos to China. Wait until the whole fast track line is established from China to Thailand and watch what comes south. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danderman123 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 On 6/13/2023 at 9:04 AM, bamnutsak said: 2026. OK. "Free Beer Tomorrow" Any big project in Thailand more than 2 years out is unreliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taboo2 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Remember when Cambodia was an independent country until China moved in? Remember LAOS? Coming to Thailand real soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taboo2 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 The Chinese will send all their spies to Thailand via the express route.....555555. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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