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  • Thailand NewsFloodwaters recede in Narathiwat, trains set to resume

    Floodwaters recede in Narathiwat, trains set to resume

    Floodwaters in Narathiwat have receded, returning life to normal and allowing local train services to resume. The border checkpoint between Thailand and Malaysia reopened as of yesterday, December 1, with the railway expected to be operational tomorrow. Heavy flooding in Narathiwat had previously inundated low-lying areas, roads, and railway tracks, leading to the closure of transportation routes and train services.…

  • Thailand NewsSecond phase of Khon Kaen to Nong Khai railway starts this year

    Second phase of Khon Kaen to Nong Khai railway starts this year

    Construction for the second phase of the double-track railway from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai will commence at the end of this year, with an estimated budget of 28.6 billion baht. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Governor, Veeris Ammarapala, confirmed that the project is expected to take approximately three years to complete. The SRT board, in a meeting yesterday,…

  • Thailand NewsThailand to build own trains, expand rail network to 7,500 km

    Thailand to build own trains, expand rail network to 7,500 km

    Thailand is set to advance its railway technology with a government directive for the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and the National Research and Development Institute of Rail Technology (NRDIT) to produce their locomotives and trains. This initiative aims to expand the country’s rail network from its current 4,044 kilometres to 7,500 kilometres in the future. Director of the NRDIT,…

  • Thailand NewsTrain services resume in northern Thailand after flooding

    Train services resume in northern Thailand after flooding

    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced that the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) successfully managed the recent flooding in the northern region, ensuring the safety and convenience of passengers. Train services on the northern route, including Chiang Mai station, have resumed normal operations as of yesterday evening, October 8. The flooding had previously disrupted train services…

  • Pattaya NewsRail ale rally: Bangkok victims group derails alcohol repeal bid

    Rail ale rally: Bangkok victims group derails alcohol repeal bid

    Over 50 members of the Bangkok Drunk Driving Victims Network, led by President Jessada Yamsabai, submitted a petition opposing the repeal of the ban on alcohol sales and consumption on trains and at train stations to the acting Governor of the State Railway of Thailand, Jarae Rungthanee. This petition, submitted yesterday, July 11, follows a tragic 2014 incident where a…

  • Thailand NewsTrain travel from Bangkok to Beijing inching closer

    Train travel from Bangkok to Beijing inching closer

    Train travel between Bangkok and Beijing is moving closer to reality as Thailand gears up to expand its rail network. This new venture promises to transform travel and trade in the region, connecting major cities in Thailand, Laos, and China. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced a trial service between Bangkok and Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on July…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s State Railway unveils tour adventures on Kiha 183 train

    Thailand’s State Railway unveils tour adventures on Kiha 183 train

    To attract tourists, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has rolled out an array of thrilling train tours aboard the Kiha 183 locomotive. Culture vultures are being invited to embark on a journey through the heart of Thailand’s cultural and natural wonders with 14 exhilarating trips spanning nine distinct routes. From Phetchaburi’s tranquil shores to Lopburi’s lush forests, each escapade…

  • Thailand NewsHong Kong man’s death-defying leap across train tracks goes viral (video)

    Hong Kong man’s death-defying leap across train tracks goes viral (video)

    In a heart-pounding video that took the internet by storm overnight, a man showcased a breathtaking leap across the tracks at Fo Tan Station on the MTR East Rail Line in Hong Kong. The six-second clip, a fusion of two recordings, unveils the man’s fearless sprint from one platform to the other, executed with seamless precision. What makes this spectacle…

  • Thailand NewsState Railway of Thailand introduces advance booking service for Songkran

    State Railway of Thailand introduces advance booking service for Songkran

    The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) rolled out a game-changing 90-day advance booking service for CNR express trains on key routes, just in time for the upcoming Songkran festivities. This initiative, set to kick off tomorrow, January 12, aims to alleviate the surge in travel demand during the Thai New Year celebrations. Kicking off with Songkran, the service allows eager…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok’s electrifying fare cap: Next week’s ’20 baht’ trial ride

    Bangkok’s electrifying fare cap: Next week’s ’20 baht’ trial ride

    The Thai Transport Minister last night revealed that an impending fare cap on Bangkok’s electric train network is set to materialise next week. The initiative, spearheaded by the government, proposes a maximum fare of 20 baht per trip and is expected to be trialled on the Red and Purple lines next Monday, as disclosed by Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit. The…

  • Tourism NewsTake the slow train to monkey city

    Take the slow train to monkey city

    The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is offering trips on a slow train to monkey city, from Bangkok to Lopburi in the Northeast Thailand, on the refurbished Kiha 183 diesel-powered trains from Japan. The trips this weekend and next will cost 599 baht. Only 200 seats will be available each day. The train leaves Bangkok’s historic Hua Lamphong Railway Station…

  • Transport NewsMissed trains and confusion with new station changes

    Missed trains and confusion with new station changes

    Commuters in Thailand are facing confusion and frustration due to a lack of coordination between railway stations after the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) moved almost half of its long-haul train services from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The newly revamped station, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, is now servicing 52 rapid service, express,…

  • Transport NewsThailand’s long-distance trains to relocate to new Bangkok rail hub from January 19

    Thailand’s long-distance trains to relocate to new Bangkok rail hub from January 19

    The State Railway of Thailand is relocating 52 train services from Hua Lampong Station to Bangkok‘s new central rail hub – Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (formerly Bang Sue Junction) – from January 19. Passengers catching long-distance, rapid and express train services will depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district from this date onward. Inbound trains…

  • Transport NewsTrains headed to most parts of Thailand now leaving from this Bangkok station

    Trains headed to most parts of Thailand now leaving from this Bangkok station

    Trains headed toward most parts of Thailand are now leaving Bangkok Bang Sue Grand Station as of today, except eastbound trains. Most long-distance, rapid, and express trains will now terminate at the station. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) said that tickets for long-distance trains will be available on the southern side of the ground floor. The SRT said that making…

  • Thailand NewsRide a ‘floating train’ from Bangkok to the biggest reservoir in Thailand

    Ride a ‘floating train’ from Bangkok to the biggest reservoir in Thailand

    The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) invites you to ride the ‘floating train‘ from Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok to Pa Sak Jolasid Dam – Thailand’s biggest reservoir – in Lop Buri province. The rot fai loi nam (train floating on water) will run every Saturday and Sunday for three months, starting on November 5. The train (no.921) will leave Bangkok…

  • Covid-19 NewsFace masks still required on public transport, in cinemas

    Face masks still required on public transport, in cinemas

    Thailand recently celebrated lifting all remaining Covid-19 restrictions and fully reopening its borders to international travellers. But, while tourists can enter without proof of vaccination or negative tests, face masks are still mandatory on public transportation throughout the country. A deputy director of the Department of Health has explained that some Covid safety and prevention measures remain in place. In…

  • Transport NewsDaily trains begin between Malaysian border and Bangkok

    Daily trains begin between Malaysian border and Bangkok

    With Covid-19 policies winding down in Thailand, many expats may be faced once again with the dreaded border runs that many types of visas require. A little good news though – the State Railway of Thailand is adding two new trains running from Bangkok to the popular Malaysian border crossing town of Padang Besar. The route kicked off yesterday. Last…

  • Transport NewsThailand successfully tests “Ultraman” electro-diesel trains

    Thailand successfully tests “Ultraman” electro-diesel trains

    Thailand’s new electro-diesel trains – named after a Japanese superhero – are going on test runs before being deployed on long-distance journeys across the nation. The State Railway of Thailand, or SRT, received 20 “Ultraman” trains on Wednesday. Ultraman’s first test run between Bangkok’s Bang Sue Station and Chachoengsao was a success, according to the SRT. The trains will be…

  • Transport NewsBlue and Purple MRT lines testing contactless payment from Saturday

    Blue and Purple MRT lines testing contactless payment from Saturday

    Public transportation in Bangkok like the MRT, BTS, buses and boats have been working their way towards a contactless payment system, and this Saturday the first trial runs will begin. The guinea pig for the contactless payment using Visa or MasterCard will be the Purple Line and Blue Line of the Mass Rail Transit system. Beginning on January 29, commuters…

  • Transport NewsRail to connect Thailand to China delayed 3 years to 2026

    Rail to connect Thailand to China delayed 3 years to 2026

    With recent plans fast-tracked to build a bridge to connect Thailand to the Chinese-La0 cargo train route, more rail projects are being focused on. But the plan to create high-speed rail service that travels 873 kilometres from Bangkok into China is now slated to begin operations 3 years later than originally planned. The first leg of the high-speed rail, which…

  • Bangkok NewsKids ride free on BTS and MRT trains for National Children’s Day

    Kids ride free on BTS and MRT trains for National Children’s Day

    National Children’s Day is coming up on January 8 and if you’ve got no plans for it, how about taking the kids for a free ride on Bangkok’s BTS and MRT trains? To celebrate the holiday, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand will allow children under the age of 14 and under the height of 140 centimetres to ride…

  • Covid-19 NewsThai government asks private companies to allow staff to work from home

    Thai government asks private companies to allow staff to work from home

    Thai health authorities are choosing to take a cautious approach, even though they say “the situation is under control”. They’ve asked state agencies and private companies in Thailand to allow staff and contractors to work from their home. They’re suggesting that staff work from home for at least 14 days as the Omicron has reached 1,551 infections (as of January…

  • Thailand video newsGreen line extension price issues, Hua Hin Peeping Toms | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.148

    Green line extension price issues, Hua Hin Peeping Toms | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.148

    In today’s episode Jay, Natty and Forrest discuss about the Chiang Mai street vendors, Green line extension price issues, Union against Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong train station shutdown and Hua Hin Peeping Toms.

  • Transport NewsMinister confirms all train services at Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station will end

    Minister confirms all train services at Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station will end

    Rail services to Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station will soon be no more, according to Thailand’s Transport Minister. Saksayam Chidchob says services to the station will initially be decreased from 118 a day to 22, before being phased out completely. No date has been confirmed for the termination of all services, but an earlier proposal has it pencilled in for December…

  • Covid-19 NewsFor Covid-19, officials want you to stop talking… on trains anyway

    For Covid-19, officials want you to stop talking… on trains anyway

    British trains are known for being silent, with nobody disturbing others with chatting. Now British expats can get a taste of home as Thailand’s train authorities add to their Covid-19 safety precautions the request of no talking on trains to avoid the spread of the virus. The Department of Rail Transport has already implemented health and safety regulations to attempt…

  • Thailand video newsGood Morning Thailand | Phuket sandbox, streaming services, high-speed rail in Thailand

    Good Morning Thailand | Phuket sandbox, streaming services, high-speed rail in Thailand

    Tim, Bill and Able chat about the latest news stories in Thailand today, especially the latest information about the Phuket Sandbox and the re-opening of tourism for Thailand. All the latest news at thethaiger.com

  • Transport NewsThai high-speed rail has 3 new contracts, projects estimated at 27.4 billion baht

    Thai high-speed rail has 3 new contracts, projects estimated at 27.4 billion baht

    A high-speed rail line between Bangkok and Nong Khai just got a boost with the signing of 3 civil engineering contracts yesterday. The total value of the 3 projects is estimated at 27.4 billion baht, with the projects being valued at 9.4 billion, 11.5 billion, and 6.5 billion respectively. The State Railway of Thailand inked the deal with private firms…

  • Covid-19 NewsState Railway of Thailand furloughs 57 locals trains from Tuesday

    State Railway of Thailand furloughs 57 locals trains from Tuesday

    Thailand State Railway governor says that cancellations will affect 13 local services on the northern line, 18 on the northeastern routes, 12 in the southern region and 14 eastern trains. “Most of the cancelled trains will start at Hua Lamphong station, including trains that are popular with tourists, including services to Kanchanaburi and Hua Hin.” Niruj Maneepun says the move…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Coconut Business, Weekend protests, Pork dressed as Beef | November 13

    Thailand News Today | Coconut Business, Weekend protests, Pork dressed as Beef | November 13

    Thailand News Today for the last day of a busy week. Protests and the opening of the Blue Line will hold up traffic over the weekend. See you on Monday. US grocers cut ties with Thai coconut milk company after PETA reveals monkey labour Thailand’s coconut milk industry is under the spotlight again after PETA lobbies US grocers to boycott…

  • Covid-19 NewsRelaxation on some social distancing measures for travel

    Relaxation on some social distancing measures for travel

    The Thailand Civil Aviation Authority has further relaxed the restrictions on domestic airline services by removing the need for on-board social distancing (so that middle seat is now likely to be sold) CCAT Director Chula Sookmanop says that domestic airlines can sell all their seats on each flight Airlines no longer need to leave some of the seats vacant for…