Thailand signs agreement with China for construction of double track
Thailand is serious about tackling the infrastructure. Yesterday an agreement was signed with China to help with the financing and construction of a double train track.
News from Thailand – September 19, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• SCB docks; bike path around Subvarnabhumi becomes world track
• Another train derailed; seven injured
• Minister: Garbage dumps must disappear
Soon by train from Thailand to Cambodia
We have good news for train enthusiasts. In some time it will be possible to travel by train from Thailand to Cambodia again. The Thai and Cambodian governments have agreed to set up a train connection between the two countries.
Train hits truck (video)
This video shows the footage of a number of trucks crossing an unguarded railway track somewhere in Thailand, the last being hit by an oncoming train.
Reader question: By train from Bangkok to Nam Tok
Does anyone have experience with the train journey from Hua Lamphong to Nam Tok?
Reader question: Does a train stop in Ban Krut?
We travel to Bangkok on December 11, 2014 and from there want to take the train to Ban Krut in the province of Khiri Khan. My question now is, does a train stop there?
Many train delays around Schiphol this weekend
If you are departing this weekend from Schiphol to Thailand or elsewhere, it is better not to take the train. The track is being worked on at Schiphol all weekend, so you will have to deal with delays.
Hopefully you can help me with my next question: my partner and I are leaving for Thailand in about a month for 3 weeks. Now we are planning to take the night train in Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai on April 8th.
Agenda: Booming to Mahachai
On March 18, the NVT organizes an excursion to Mahachai. A nice day out with a local train we look at the surroundings of Bangkok.
Bangkok train hits motorcyclist (video)
A bizarre video of an accident in Bangkok. Ignoring a level crossing secured with barriers is not only dangerous, but also very stupid.
Fewer trains at Schiphol at weekends
Are you flying from Amsterdam to Thailand this coming weekend and traveling by train? Then you have to take delays into account. From Friday evening, work will be carried out on the track, which means that less or no train traffic is possible.
News from Thailand – December 3, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Minister Surapong asks for support from abroad
• Even more news about the protests
• Train derails on repaired track
Drunk Thai rides two kilometers on train track in Bangkok
A Thai drunk driver drove for two kilometers on the train tracks in Bangkok.
Reader question: Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
The train to Bangkok-Chiangmai has been shortened due to maintenance. Departure times have also been cancelled. Unfortunately I can't figure it out. Can you maybe help me with what works and what doesn't?
News from Thailand – September 7, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Bangkok is fighting against illegally placed billboards
• Corruption is rampant
• No train between Sila At and Chiang Mai for six weeks
There are temporarily no trains to the north of Thailand due to an earlier accident. A Thai National Railways (SRT) train derailed and overturned.
Diary of Maria Berg (part 6)
Maria Berg sees an accident on her way back from a visit to Chatuchak weekend market. The next morning she is still silent about it. Drama with the dogs: Kwibus is hit by a car, house dog Lucky dies. And why does Maria feel that someone has slapped her in the nose?