The government expects the high-speed rail project linking Bangkok, Nong Khai, Vientiane and China to present an opportunity for the Northeast region and for Thailand to connect with the global economy.
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On 11 July 2017, the Thai Cabinet approved the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to execute the Project on Bangkok–Nong Khai HSR Development for Regional Connectivity (Section 1: Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima). The project is an international joint development at the government level between Thailand and China.