THAILAND
The Nation-Jun 1

Thailand is gearing up its much-heralded Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) mega-development program ahead of the general election expected to be held early next year.

Last Wednesday, the State Railway of Thailand issued an invitation to Thai and foreign private investors to submit proposals for construction of a high-speed rail link connecting Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-tapao international airports. The Bt200-billion scheme is a crucial component of the EEC program, with bid winners and contract signings expected by the year’s end.

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First published in: The Nation