On September 15, 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Siradol Siridhara, Division Chair of the Cluster of Logistics and Rail Engineering (CLARE) at the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, together with lecturers and members of the Center of Academic Service in Transportation and Logistics Engineering (CASTLE), welcomed Mr. Aaron J. Lovel, Economic Officer, and Ms. Nitaya Thiraphaichit, Economic Specialist from the Embassy of the United States of America.

The visit provided a valuable platform for exchanging perspectives on Thailand’s ongoing railway development programs, while also exploring opportunities for collaboration in research and academic services. As part of the program, the delegates visited the Railway System Center of the Cluster of Logistics and Rail Engineering (CLARE). This is a knowledge hub dedicated to advancing expertise, capacity building, and knowledge-sharing in the field of railway engineering.