Thailand weighs alternative to stalled airport rail project

Government official stresses crucial need for link between Bangkok and industrial zone Bangkok's main gateway, Suvarnabhumi Airport, is part of the railway project the Thai government is planning to enhance connectivity between the capital and its eastern industrial zone. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi) BANGKOK -- Thailand is considering an alternative railway plan for linking Bangkok and the country's core industrial zone in the east, as an existing high-speed rail project has stalled for years due to funding difficulties.