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- ↑ "Chiang Mai to Have Light Rail Transit by 2027". Chiang Mai Citylife. 27 November 2018.
- 1 2 Jotikasthira, Om (29 July 2018). "Cranking up the train plan". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ↑ "MRTA closes in on 2 rail plans". Bangkok Post. 12 September 2018.
- 1 2 3 "Green light for new Chiang Mai light rail project". The Thaiger. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
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