Thailand Needs Hyperloop, Not China-Built High-Speed Rail, Junta Critic Says
- Tycoon turned politician says Thailand mustn’t rely on China
- Junta is pursuing $5.6 billion Thai-China high-speed rail plan
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A tycoon turned politician who opposes Thailand’s military government has criticized its $5.6 billion high-speed rail project with China because hyperloop technology offers a more modern alternative.
An option such as Richard Branson’s Virgin Hyperloop One -- which is working on building networks of pods traveling at airplane-like speeds -- is better for Thailand as it would help the nation to be a technological leader, according to Future Forward Party head Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.