Thailand to step up rail, road developments for three northeastern provinces


BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (pic) has ordered the Transport Ministry to accelerate the development of roads, railways, and air links to three northeastern provinces, aiming to transform them into economic and tourism hubs for the Mekong Basin, the government spokesman said on Sunday (April 27).

Government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said the prime minister wanted transport facilities in Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, and Mukdahan to be further developed to serve both tourists and local residents.

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