Italy to Boost Thai Rail & Port Tech, Luxury Train Investment

MGR Online•Economy•7h ago

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Thailand and Italy Strengthen Ties with Focus on Infrastructure and Luxury Tourism Investments.

•Thai Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn met with Italian Ambassador Paolo Dionisi on May 29, 2026, to enhance bilateral relations.
•Italy expressed willingness to support Thailand's development of rail and port infrastructure through technology transfer.
•Italian private sector is keen on investing in luxury train services for tourism in Thailand.
•The meeting also discussed promoting existing diplomatic ties, which have lasted over 158 years.

•On May 29, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn met with Italian Ambassador Paolo Dionisi.
•The meeting aimed to strengthen diplomatic relations between Thailand and Italy, which have existed for over 158 years.
•Italian Ambassador Paolo Dionisi conveyed Italy's readiness to support and advise Thailand in infrastructure development, particularly in rail and port systems.
•Italy, possessing world-class expertise in rail and ports, is interested in becoming a partner for technology and innovation transfer.
•The Italian private sector has expressed interest in investing in and operating luxury tourist trains in Thailand.
•The Ministry of Transport proposed the use of railway tracks under the Rail Transport Act B.E. 2025 as consideration for Italian investment.
•The investment in luxury trains is expected to elevate premium rail tourism and significantly stimulate Thailand's tourism economy.
•Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has accepted an invitation to a reception for Italian National Day on June 2.

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Paolo Dionisi

"Ready to fully support and advise Thailand in infrastructure development, especially in "rail systems" and "ports.""

พร้อมให้การสนับสนุนและให้คำแนะนำแก่ประเทศไทยในการพัฒนาโครงสร้างพื้นฐานอย่างเต็มที่ โดยเฉพาะในด้าน “ระบบราง” และ “ท่าเรือ”

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn

"Italian private sector is interested in investing and operating luxury trains for tourism (Luxury Train) in Thailand."

ภาคเอกชนของอิตาลีมีความสนใจที่จะเข้ามาลงทุนและดำเนินธุรกิจรถไฟหรูเพื่อการท่องเที่ยว (Luxury Train) ในประเทศไทย

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn

"This is a new dimension that will elevate premium rail tourism and be a key driver for stimulating Thailand's tourism economy."

นี่คือมิติใหม่ที่จะช่วยยกระดับการท่องเที่ยวทางรางระดับพรีเมียม และจะเป็นฟันเฟืองสำคัญในการกระตุ้นเศรษฐกิจการท่องเที่ยวของไทยให้คึกคักยิ่งขึ้น

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of Thailand who met with the Italian Ambassador.

Paolo Dionisi(เปาโล ดีโอนีซี)

Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Thailand who met with the Deputy Prime Minister.

Italian Republic(สาธารณรัฐอิตาลี)ℹ️

Country making an investment offer in Thailand's tourism and infrastructure sectors.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

Country hosting discussions on infrastructure development and tourism investment.

Rail Systems(ระบบราง)

Infrastructure sector that Italy is offering technology transfer and investment in.

Ports(ท่าเรือ)

Infrastructure sector that Italy is offering technology transfer and investment in.

Embassy of the Italian Republic to Thailand(สถานเอกอัครราชทูตสาธารณรัฐอิตาลีประจำประเทศไทย)

Diplomatic mission representing Italy in Thailand, involved in bilateral discussions.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)

Thai government ministry involved in discussions on rail and port development and luxury train investment.

Rail Transport Act B.E. 2025(พ.ร.บ. การขนส่งทางราง พ.ศ. 2025)

Legislation proposed by the Ministry of Transport to facilitate Italian investment in rail services.