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Back to the railway future?
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/07/2019
» The idea of an adventure walk through a run-down train yard overgrown with tall trees may not be everyone's cup of tea.
Makkasan land plans trigger rally
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/07/2019
» Civic networks are set to rally in front of Government House on Thursday to demand the administration spare the State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) 497 rai of land in the Makkasan area from being included in its high-speed rail project linking three major airports.
Union wants rail bill scrapped
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/06/2019
» The Railway Workers' Confederation (RWC) has slammed a draft rail transport bill which it says could make it possible for the privatisation of state rail services and infrastructure.
Activist welcomes 'One Night Count'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/06/2019
» Suchin "Uncle Dam" Iam-in, 65, chairman of the Homeless People Society, welcomes the "One Night Count" project, saying that the tally will finally provide an answer to one of the most frequently asked questions about down-and-outs in Thailand.
'Big House' helps homeless adjust to new lives
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/04/2019
» While the sight of downtrodden Bangkokians sleeping in the well-known "Big House" shelter for the homeless points towards efforts to address inequality, it does not necessarily herald their escape from such unfortunate circumstances.
Riders want more Airport Link trains
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/10/2017
» A union of Airport Rail Link employees is pressing the government to procure more trains for the key Bangkok route after delayed plans resulted in what it claims is continuous congestion for the 77,000 passengers it services on an average day.
Union opposes bill on railway department
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/05/2017
» A trade union has demanded a delay in a bill to establish a rail track transport department, claiming the proposal lacks public input and supports privatisation of rail transport that could lead to job losses and fare increases.
Activists to rally against evictions
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/09/2015
» About 2,000 members of a slum network will rally at Government House on Oct 5 to push for the setting up of a panel to settle the problem of evictions in urban communities.
A dry place to call home
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/07/2015
» Sanam Luang is often viewed as a large "home" for vagabonds, but few realise that many of the homeless who used to sleep there now rest with a roof over their heads in homes they have helped build.
Repairs spark commuter chaos
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/09/2014
» Airport Rail Link passengers have demanded swift action to solve train delays and long queues at stations after repair works caused mass disruption to services.