Bangkok, Sept. 7 -- The Department of Rail Transport under Thailand's Ministry of Transport recently convened a trilateral meeting with Laos and China to accelerate the construction of the second Nong Khai-Vientiane Friendship Bridge, aimed at strengthening rail and economic connectivity in the region.

The meeting reviewed progress on Thai-Lao-Chinese rail connectivity projects, including the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project (Phase 1). Out of 14 contracts, two have been completed, 10 are under construction, and two await signing.

For Phase 2, from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai, bidding documents are being prepared, with tenders expected to open within 2025.

On the Lao side, participants were updated on the development of a cargo t...