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	&ldquo;The Cabinet has approved the construction of the Chira-Khon Kaen rail route and instructed the ministry to commence with the investment plan while following up with the route from Map Kabao [in Saraburi province] to Chira, which is next in line&rdquo; for approval, Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said.</div>
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	The ministry plans to allocate Bt1.9 trillion over eight years to fund the infrastructure projects.</div>

Cabinet approves Chira-Khon Kaen railway project

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Cabinet approves Chira-Khon Kaen railway project

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