China, Thailand inaugurate construction of high-speed railway in Thailand

Thai Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith speaks during the inauguration ceremony of Thailand's first high-speed railway in Pak Chong, Thailand, Dec. 21, 2017. Thailand and China jointly inaugurated the construction of Thailand's first high-speed railway from Bangkok to northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima on Thursday. (Xinhua/Li Mangmang)