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Transport Ministry Pushes Ahead With High-Speed Rail and Airport Expansion Projects

The Ministry of Transport advanced key infrastructure projects, including the second phase of the Thai-China high-speed railway, airport upgrades in Phuket and Chiang Mai, and expansion of the U-Tapao aviation and aerotropolis hub to strengthen national logistics and transport capacity.
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