The blog post analyzes freight transport volumes between Thailand and its neighboring countries, focusing on rail logistics. It highlights significant growth in Thai–Lao rail freight, with a 1,147% increase from 2021 to 2022, and ...
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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) celebrates Lopburi Railway Station receiving the Government Easy Contact Center (GECC) Progressive Level Award (Silver) for 2025. This recognition, announced by SRT Governor Veeris Ammarapala, h...
In an interview with Colin Hastings, Richard Barrow discusses his passion for promoting rail tourism in Thailand, highlighting the government's ambitious 33-billion-baht rehabilitation plan for the State Railway of Thailand (SRT)....
The blog post discusses the railway connections between Thailand and Laos, focusing on the Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai Province as a key economic corridor. It highlights two main railway stations in Thailand and two in...
This blog post provides a comprehensive guide to day trips from Bangkok using the train network, highlighting various destinations within a 2-3 hour travel time. It categorizes trips by train lines, detailing key attractions at ea...
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has installed a steel structure at the historic Tham Krasae Bridge to serve as a safety refuge area for tourists, addressing safety concerns while preserving the iconic view. The structure, made...
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is advancing its double-track railway expansion program, particularly the Mab Kabao – Thanon Chira Junction line, which faces delays due to land expropriation issues. The project, valued at near...
The State Railway of Thailand is constructing the Den Chai–Chiang Rai–Chiang Khong double-track line, a 323-kilometer project expected to open in 2028. This railway will reduce travel times to northern Thailand by over an hour com...
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is enhancing passenger safety by strengthening its partnership with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to implement improved security measures at stations and on trains, particularly for lon...
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will launch Lopburi 2 Station on December 5, 2025, as part of the Northern Double-Track Railway project. Located 12 km south of the original station, it will serve 14 long-distance trains, inclu...
On October 24, 2025, the State Railway of Thailand conducted a full-scale trial run of refurbished Kiha 40/48 diesel railcars from Makkasan Railway Factory to Ayutthaya Station, simulating real operating conditions ahead of public...
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is advancing with the appointment of consultants for Phase 2 of its double-track railway development, despite a government change. A 70-million-baht consulting package for five routes is in prog...
On August 23, 2025, a meeting was held in Hua Hin between Mr. Sitthichai Sawatsaen, Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Mr. Veeris Ammarapala, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), to discuss initiatives aimed at promo...
This blog post serves as a comprehensive guide to traveling long distances by sleeper train in Thailand, particularly focusing on the routes from Bangkok to various destinations including Chiang Mai, Ubon Ratchathani, and Su-ngai ...
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is advancing with six new double-track railway routes under Phase 2, covering 1,312 km and costing approximately 297 billion baht. The first three priority routes, pending Cabinet approval expec...
The post highlights the Top 10 Most Read Train Reviews in Thailand, focusing on popular routes such as Bangkok to Chiang Mai and various services connecting to Malaysia and Laos. It notes the dominance of the Bangkok-Chiang Mai ro...
The author shares a personal experience of cancelling a train ticket purchased through DTicket. The cancellation process is described, including the inability to receive a refund if cancelled less than three hours before departure...
Bangkok's 20-baht flat fare policy for the SRT Red Line and MRT Purple Line will end on October 1, 2025, reverting to normal pricing after a two-year discount period. The policy, initiated by the previous government, will not be e...
The post announces the fourth #RailRidersClub trip to Nang Ram Beach, scheduled for September 7, 2025. Participants will take a train from Bangkok to Chuk Samet Station, with options for beach time and return trips. The event is e...
The text is a free Thai Train Guide to the Eastern Line in Thailand, providing information and pictures about all 24 trains that go up and down this line from Bangkok to the Thai-Cambodian border and to the seaside resorts in Chon...
The text discusses the pros and cons of traveling by train versus traveling by plane in Thailand. It highlights the scenic views, comfort, and eco-friendliness of train travel, as well as the faster travel time and wider network o...
The text remembers a tragic train accident in Kaeng Luang in 2006, involving Express Train No. 52 running from Chiang Mai to Bangkok during the monsoon season. A landslide obstructed the tracks, causing the train to collide with d...
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