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Thailand to expand rail network connecting Bangkok, Vientiane with Beijing

The State Railway of Thailand announced it would launch a trial train service connecting Bangkok with Laos’ capital Vientiane from next month to boost tourism connectivity.

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The launch of the Thailand-Laos railway service on July 13-14 means it is possible for visitors to travel by train from Bangkok to China via stops in Vientiane and the southern Chinese city of Kunming where there is already semi-high-speed service to Beijing, Bloomberg reported.

China was the biggest sources of visitors to Thailand so far this year.

Thailand and China have been forging their recent tourism ties. In March, both countries permanently waived visa requirements for each other’s citizens.

Visitors from China are now able to stay for up to 60 days in Thailand while tourists from Thailand can stay in China for 30 days.

Source: VnExpress

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