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.
Seamless connection aims to boost exports to China, foster tourism

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)
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.