Ban Pin Railway Station
Ban Pin Railway Station in Phrae Province was built in 1914 during the reign of King Rama VI by the
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Author: Richard Barrow
Great Asian Railway Journeys in Thailand
Great Asian Railway Journeys is a 20-part BBC travel and history documentary series produced by Boundless and presented by Michael
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Three New Railway Tunnels
Construction work on the double-track railway between Map Kabao Station (Saraburi) and Thanon Chira Junction (Nakhon Ratchasima) includes three tunnels. The one through Dong Phaya Yen mountain range will be the longest tunnel in Thailand.
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The Original Chiang Mai Railway Station
The opening ceremony for Chiang Mai Railway Station took place on 1st January 1921, at the same time as the
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Railway Safety Posters
These are posters warning of potential hazards on the railway. They were used for public relation relations at various stations
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Day Trip to the Market on the Railway Tracks
Good morning from Wongwian Yai Railway Station in Bangkok. Today I’m on a day trip to Samut Songkhram by train.
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Train Conductors and QR Code Readers
This is a typical conductor on a Thai train. Except for one thing. These days, train tickets have QR codes.
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Photos of 3rd Class Train Carriages
Photos showing a variety of different 3rd Class train carriages in Thailand.
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Locomotives in Thailand
The locomotives that are presently in service with the State Railway of Thailand. In February 2022, the SRT bought 50 new “Ultraman” diesel electric locomotives from China. The first 20 have already been delivered.
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Train Trip to Kaeng Khoi Second World War Commemoration Festival
Good afternoon from Bangkok Railway Station. Today I’m on the special excursion train to Kaeng Khoi Junction in Saraburi. Tonight there’s a temple fair and light and sound show.
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Steam Train Trip to Ayutthaya
Good morning from Bangkok Railway Station. A good turnout this morning for what is possibly the last time the steam locomotive will depart from the 105 year old Bangkok Railway Station.
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Day Trip to Sai Yok Noi Waterfall by Train
The following is my live trip report of the day excursion to Sai Yok Noi Waterfall that I posted on
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Day Trip to Pasak Chonlasit Dam
Good morning from Bangkok Railway Station. Today I’m going on a special day excursion to Pasak Cholasid Dam. The train leaves at 6:00am and returns tonight at 6:50pm.
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