Putting the passengers before the train

[Brunolem]

Talk about putting the cart before the horse, or in this case the passengers before the train.

Yesterday, on one of the Thai TV networks, there was an animated discussion between three talking heads.

The subject: travelling in Thailand in the "new" high speed train.

They seemed to know a lot about it...they knew precisely how much time it would take to go from Bangkok to Korat, and how much it would cost...have they already printed the tickets?

They were excited as if they were ready to embark!

Only the suitcases were missing...and, well, the train...

But the construction of the railway was not the issue...after all, why bother with details?

Having said that and even if still very far away in the future, while this high speed train, part of the One Belt chinese project, may serve the interests of China, it is unlikely to serve those of Thailand.

China has such an overcapacity in steel production that it could cover the Earth with railroads, and still have a lot left.

On the other hand, Thailand doesn't have a thriving middle class who can afford to travel in such luxury.

Thus, it is likely that in 2117, when the first high speed trains will roll, they will be almost empty...