Bangkok to Hua Hin High-Speed Rail Project Gets Green Light
The Cabinet has approved the Bangkok–Hua Hin high-speed rail project that will cut travel time from 3.5 hours to just 90 minutes.
Thailand's Cabinet has given the green light to a long-awaited high-speed rail project connecting Bangkok to Hua Hin, promising to slash journey times from the current 3.5 hours to just 90 minutes.
The project, estimated at 80 billion baht, is expected to break ground in late 2025 with completion targeted for 2029. The line will serve as an extension of the existing Southern rail corridor and include stops at Phetchaburi and Pranburi.
Impact on Hua Hin Real Estate
Property analysts predict the project will significantly boost real estate values along the Hua Hin corridor, with some estimates suggesting price increases of 20–30% in key areas once construction begins.
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