CP led consortium to sign contract for high-speed train airport project

13 Sept 22:53 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will preside over the signing of a 224 billion baht public-private-partnership (PPP) contract.
The contract is between the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and a Charoen Pokphand Group-led consortium for a high-speed train project.
This ambitious project aims to link Don Muang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao international airports, connecting five key provinces.
The 220km rail network will integrate existing tracks with new high-speed lines, operating at speeds up to 250km/hr on the inter-airport segment.

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

Today 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.