Thailand and China will sign a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to extend the ambitious Thai-Sino Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima rail project to Nong Khai, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said. Both sides have agreed to return to the original plan by extending the project to Nong Khai, Mr Arkhom said. Meanwhile, the Transport Ministry urged Thai firms to partner up with overseas counterparts to invest in domestic production of parts and accessories for rail systems to help bolster rail development. Deputy Transport Minister Ormsin Chivapruck said such partnerships will contribute to the government's rail development policy which seeks to promote the manufacturing of components domestically and local assembly to reduce dependence on imports. It was in line with the government's policy to improve rail development.

Source: Bangkok Post December 03, 2016 00:46 UTC