Thailand's rail network to link to Laos-China high-speed train

Seamless connection aims to boost exports to China, foster tourism

20240611 train in Thailand

A train leaves Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station: SRT has been working with its Laotian counterpart ahead of the opening of the Thai-Lao rail link next month. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Thailand is connecting its national railway with the Laos-China rail network to boost trade among the three countries, with expectations that Thailand will act as the region's logistics hub.

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