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Rail repairs finished after Korat crane collapse
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 22/01/2026
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has finished repairing a stretch of railway track in Sikhiu district of Nakhon Ratchasima province in the wake of a fatal crane collapse that struck a passenger train on Jan 14, killing 30 people, while a parallel technical investigation moves towards identifying the causes and accountability.
What does the MRT smell like? The internet weighs in
Online Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» A social media user's question about the distinctive scent of the Bangkok's Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) system has sparked a lively online discussion among commuters attempting to identify the underground rail network's unique aroma.
State Railway of Thailand given B18-billion lifeline
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/11/2025
» The cabinet has approved a Ministry of Transport proposal to allow the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to borrow 18 billion baht in the 2026 fiscal year to cover operating expenses amid continuing financial losses.
'Safe' Loy Krathong eyed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/10/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has introduced strict safety measures for the Loy Krathong Festival next month, while expanding low-emission zones to tackle rising PM2.5 pollution during the cool season.
Don't panic: Your essential guide to Thai squat toilets
Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 14/08/2025
» Visiting Thai public restrooms in destinations like temples or gas stations can sometimes surprise travellers with an unexpected encounter with the traditional squat toilet. This toilet type, despite being challenging for those unaccustomed to squatting, remains the preferred choice for many Thai people.
Malaysia to help boost road, rail networks in push for closer ties
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/05/2025
» The government is forging closer cooperation with Malaysia on infrastructure improvement and cross-border connectivity, focusing on linking roads and rails, says Transport Minister Suriya Juengrunreangkit.
Love Takes Off: First Marriage on SRT Red Line
Published on 15/02/2025
» Love was in the air—and on the rails—as couples celebrated Valentine’s Day in an extraordinary way by exchanging vows aboard the SRT Red Line train. The Love in the Sky 2025 event transformed Bangkok’s suburban train into a unique wedding venue, offering 24 couples a once-in-a-lifetime experience to register their marriage while enjoying scenic views of the city and Don Mueang International Airport.
Students Revitalize Local Weaving Group Through Innovative Design
Published on 08/08/2024
» Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, through the Creative Young Designer Season 4 project, brought students of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Graduate University of Business, to the area of Ban Sai Ngam weaving group. To receive the problem of product development design and interior landscape adjustment, the Chairman of the Ban Sai Ngam Weaving Group, Mrs NimNuan Na Pho Tong, along with members of the Ban Sai Ngam weaving group. The most satisfying works of students were selected from 3 majors: Graphic Design / Fashion Design and Business / Interior Environment Design, consisting of Fashion Product Design / Packaging Design and Building a Studio to Show Community Products. Ban Sai Ngam weaving group. Although it is a small community enterprise, there are innovative products that amaze many people with the wisdom of the people here because the current market is sold by order, both acquaintances and through FB / local by selling in other provinces and Bangkok. The community has informed the project of its desire to develop a studio to exhibit products for the Ban Sai Ngam weaving group. /Packaging design for packing fabrics and designing various fashion sets to create new things to be modern according to the times but still maintaining the identity of Baan Sai Ngam concretely. Project Objectives To Increase Diversity in Community Products Expanding marketing opportunities to earn more income / Formality or modernising product display formats is a development that does not stand still, but changes for the better, as well as a project that promotes learning activities both inside and outside the classroom for students with lecturers as mentors.
Senate hopefuls reminded silence is a virtue
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/06/2024
» The provincial-level Senate election will take place nationwide on Sunday, with the Election Commission (EC) having asked candidates to show up at polling stations on time, and without having introduced themselves during the vote.
Normal services on Yellow Line delayed to ‘late June’
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/05/2024
» Regular services along the Yellow Line monorail system will resume sometime late next month instead of June 10 as previously announced, as its operator is still waiting for some parts needed to repair damaged tracks, the Department of Rail Transport said on Wednesday.