On the right track: Thailand’s new transport minister charts course for infrastructure upgrade

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Newly appointed Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit yesterday committed to enhancing Thailand’s logistics network, focusing primarily on the country’s railway and maritime transport infrastructure. In his first press briefing, Suriya stated that strategic plans are underway and will be made public in the coming week.

 

Highlighting the importance of the logistics sector, which contributes nearly 15% to Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP), Suriya noted that only a mere 2% is generated by rail and maritime transport. He emphasized the need for Thailand’s transportation development to increase its competitive edge.

 

Suriya reassured that the double-track upgrades throughout the country’s rail network would be completed as scheduled. He predicts this will boost ridership numbers and stimulate further investment in the rail infrastructure. A key initiative for the ministry is the double-track upgrade between Khon Kaen and Nong Khai, a project that will require an investment of 29.7 billion baht (US$835 million) from the government.

 

by Mitch Connor 

Photo courtesy of Thai PBS

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/new-thai-transport-minister-prioritises-rail-and-maritime-infrastructure-boost

 

-- The Thaiger 2023-09-08

 

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[RichardColeman]

Looks like he is trying to confusedly explain back to someone the idea of a 'roundabout' !