The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country moved from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, in Chatuchak district.
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In public areas, smart robots are on hand to assist puzzled passengers, and smart wheelchairs can carry handicapped people without human help.Today is the first day after they moved the service from Hua Lamphong and lots of people did not know that yet, so the place looks empty, said Theerawat Peangda, who was waiting to catch a train south for a holiday break.
BANGKOK (AP) – Thailand ushered in a new age of train travel on Thursday as Southeast Asia’s biggest railway station officially began operations. The government said the huge, modern development on the edge of central Bangkok will bolster the country’s position as a regional hub and boost its economy. It’s officially called Krung Thep Aphiwat […]
BANGKOK (AP) Thailand ushered in a new age of train travel on Thursday as Southeast Asia’s biggest railway station officially began operations. The government says the huge, modern development on the edge of central Bangkok will bolster the country’s position as a regional hub and boost its economy.