elevate Thai logistics Started a train carrying chilled durian

Tipanan” showcases “Gen. Prayut” work, earn money, use the money to upgrade the Thai logistics system. Begins a train transporting frozen durian from Thailand, Laos, China, adding alternatives for transporting agricultural products at low cost and efficient It brings huge economic benefits to the farmers.

Ms. Tipanan Sirichana, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that according to the policy of General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Give importance to enhancing the country’s competitiveness to be on par with international and stepping up to become a leader in the region Focus on earning money sustainably And always develop to be worth the money to invest In the past, the infrastructure has been developed to lay the foundation of the country firmly. Therefore, we have closely followed the progress of various projects. especially the development of the railway network until progress is evident To support the travel needs of the people to be convenient, fast and economical. Upgrading the country’s logistics system to be more flexible and efficient can be connected to cover the network across the country and connect between countries seamlessly

Ms. Tipanan said that most recently, on April 19, 2023, there was an opening ceremony for a container parade. Export durian from eastern Thailand to China with a special train “Map Ta Phut – Thanaleng Station” Lao People’s Democratic Republic or Lao PDR, which is a collaboration between the State Railway of Thailand and the private sector by Kao Charoen Train Transport Co., Ltd., starting transportation from Map Ta Phut, Rayong Province to Nong Khai Province. and continue transportation to Thanaleng Station in Lao PDR, then connect transportation to Transshipment yard, Laos-China transit point to the destination city of Guangzhou, China to promote cargo transportation. Solve the problem of frozen fruit From Laem Chabang to Kunming in 5 days

In the opening of the march of container trucks transporting durian with a special train Map Ta Phut – Thanaleng Station Lao PDR this time A total of 25 durian containers were transported, each containing 24 tons, totaling 600 tons. The containers were temperature controlled with built-in refrigeration units. which brings fruit from the production area in the eastern part of Thailand to China It is an efficient, low-cost, and energy-saving alternative for agricultural transportation. It can also be transported many times more than the road at a time. More importantly, it also helps to maintain the quality of the produce delivered to the hands of consumers.

“This frozen durian train Therefore, it is another masterpiece of General Prayuth who can really earn money to use the money to develop international shipping routes. which brings benefits in many dimensions from economic structures to farmers In addition to farmers and related businesses also encourages investment Business expansion, career development, income distribution to communities along the way and the overall picture of the country to enhance the quality of life of the people. along with commitment to job creation create more money into the pockets of the people,” Ms. Tipanan said.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency