The new Hua Hin train station will be inaugurated on December 11 with the arrival of the first train. From December 15, all trains will pass through the elevated station, a stone's throw from the old building, loved by tourists. It is said to be a kind of train museum. The old tracks may then be used by freight trains.

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Hua Hin Railway Station is of royal allure

By Editorial
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October 10, 2023

The Hua Hin Railway Station is undoubtedly the most photographed object in the resort town. The royal waiting room dates back to the time of King Rama VI, and is located a short distance from the center of the city.

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I've been coming to Bangkok for almost forty years, but it was only recently that I was alerted to a second terminal. This station is located on the west side of the river, in Thonburi, near King Taksin Square.

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By train through Thailand and the timetable?

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December 20 2021

Looking for train timetables (or regular bus connections) for: Udon Thani, Kon Khaen, Buriam, Korat, Lopburi, Kanchanaburi, Lampang, Paktong Chai.. possibly on the Mekong east.

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Hua Lamphong, the central train station in Bangkok, brings back warm memories for me. In some time the role of this station will be played out. Nothing is permanent and that is a pity….

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will have to stop operating train services from Hua Lamphong station as the land on which the station is located will be used for commercial development, transport minister Saksayam Chidchob said.

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The railway workers' union is opposing the closure of Hua Lamphong Central Station in November this year, when all train services will be transferred to Bangkok's brand new Bang Sue Grand Station.

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Reader question: Is the new train station ready yet?

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October 24, 2020

Does anyone know what the state of the brand new train station in Bangkok is, is it almost finished?

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Yes, it starts as the well-known children's song in Flanders: in a small station neken, early in the morning, 7 little cars stood in a row………

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Contrary to previous reports, the new HSL station for Hua Hin will be in the center and not seven kilometers south of the city in Ban Nong Kae. The earlier media report caused unrest among the local population who opposed the plan. 

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The new railway station in Bangkok, currently under construction at Bang Sue on Thiet Damri Road, will be the largest railway station in Southeast Asia. Construction is now 50% complete and on track for operation in 2020.

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Construction of the new Bang Sue Central Railway Station in Bangkok is halfway through. It will be a mega station, making it the largest railway station in Southeast Asia.

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Plea for the preservation of historic Thai train stations

By Lodewijk Lagemaat
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April 22, 2017

Now that the Thai railway (SRT) is being modernized, a number of art historians have approached the state-owned company with a request to spare a number of old stations.

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Hua Lamphong train station

By Joseph Boy
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March 17 2017

Been to Bangkok main train station for a few days in a row. I'll tell you what I'm doing there. The departure hall and adjoining part is a wonderful place for hobby photographers. You will find the most diverse figures and in the large hall it is always very busy.

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Pattaya Railway Station

By Lodewijk Lagemaat
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9 September 2016

Pattaya has several transport options but the train is hardly mentioned. It is not directly in the perception of the tourists and the people who live here.

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I have a question about the train station procedure. When I'm at a small train station I see a pole with a ring on it. When the train arrives, the ring is ripped off the pole by someone from the train. Why is that done?

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Chiang Mai Train Station (video)

By Editorial
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December 15 2013

Another beautiful video with images from the air and from the ground of the picturesque Chiang Mai train station. This station is amazingly small and quiet.

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