Thailand’s double-track railway on the State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) southern line, spanning from Nakhon Pathom to Chumphon, has officially started operations, the SRT has announced.

The Guiyang-Laos tourist train will be launched on 8 May, signifying a pivotal step in boosting tourism and cultural ties between China and Southeast Asia.

Thailand is considering a railway connection between its Sungai Kolok station and the east coast of Malaysia to promote trade and tourism.

The first Thailand-Laos-China cargo train left Map Ta Phut in Rayong province of Thailand bound for China’s Guangzhou on April 19, carrying durians.

The Ministry of Transport has submitted to the Prime Minister for approval of the railway network draft planning for 2021-2030, with vision towards 2050, which consist of 25 routes.

The Ministry of Transport has ordered continued suspension of passenger transport from/to Da Nang from 0:00 hour on August 12 in order to prevent the COVID-19 from spreading further after the central city reported new outbreaks late last month.