Thailand and China launch direct cargo rail link connecting Nong Khai and Chongqing via Laos, enhancing trade routes and economic cooperation.
Thailand-China Direct Cargo Rail Link Launched
Thailand and China have successfully launched their first direct cargo rail link this week, connecting Nong Khai in Thailand with Chongqing in China via Laos. The inaugural service, which carried Thai agricultural products like dried longan, marks a significant step in enhancing rail connectivity under the New Land-Sea Corridor project. This project is designed to improve trade routes between Southeast Asia, China, and Europe.
Chongqing as the Central Hub
Chongqing, a major city in southwestern China, is being positioned as the central hub of this project. The ceremony in Nong Khai on Dec 29 was attended by Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Captain Thamanat Prompow, along with representatives…
