India to Thailand road link by 2015

India to Thailand road link by 2015

“We are constructing 71 bridges on the entire length,” he said, adding “we have provided a $500-million loan to Myanmar for setting up the road network”.

He said air traffic between India and Thailand was over 156 flights per week.

Bangkok is currently connected by air to 10 Indian destinations. “These are certainly a positive trend for airlines operating from India.”

The envoy said the lure of Thailand is catching up, as over 1.15 million Indian tourists went there last year. He added, “Around 88,000 Thai visitors visited India, mainly to Buddhist pilgrimage sites.”

 

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