Future Southeast Asia's James Clark on Thailand's Transport Infrastructure [S7.E41]

Greg interviews James Clark, the founder of Future Southeast
Asia, a website and newsletter focused on transport and urban
development in Southeast Asia. The guys begin with the most
exciting developments in Thailand's railway system, and James
mentions the 250 km/hr high speed rail which will run from
Bangkok to Nong Khai and then on into Laos and China. The
standard rail should also be finally extended to Chiang Rai in
the next few years. 


Greg and James then go on to discuss various development projects
that have been in the works for years: the widening of Saphan
Taksin bridge, the extension of BTS beyond National Stadium, and
the bridge from the mainland to Koh Samui. The guys also cover
important issues such as the cost of the BTS and MRT for the
average Thai worker, as well as the pursuit of a unified payment
system across all public transportation.


Tune in for a great overview of all the exciting upcoming
improvements to Thailand's transportation
infrastructure.  


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