Tag: State Railway
State Railway opens public hearing on southern double-track railway project
BANGKOK - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has opened a public hearing on the planned construction of a double-track railway between Surat Thani,...
Transport Min to improve entire national rail system
BANGKOK 10 September 2012 - Deputy Transport Minister, overseeing the State Railway of Thailand, Chatt Kuldiloke, said the government will uplift the standard...
Ministry of Transport to consider development of rail transportation for cargo
BANGKOK, 1 September 2012 - The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) and the State Railway of Thailand are considering a possibility of a joint...
Airport link security threatens to halt service following pay dispute
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 - A Transport Ministry official said the State Railway Of Thailand Electrical Train (SRTET) failed to pay security guards employed...
Transport Ministry to invest more in Red Line electric train construction
BANGKOK, 5 April 2012 – The Transport Ministry is poised to invest more in the construction of the Red-Line electric rail service. ...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...