How to Catch a Taxi From Bangkok Airport
Passengers arriving at Bangkok international airport (Suvarnabhumi) enter the arrivals hall on Level 2 which is where the public taxi rank was formerly located. However, the public taxi rank has now been moved down a level so if you want to catch a public taxi (known as a taxi-meter) you will now need to go [...]
Hua Hin Railway Station
The royal association with the seaside resort of Hua Hin is immediately evident if you arrive in Hua Hin by train. The quaint train station is the most photogenic in Thailand thanks mainly to the royal waiting room which stands apart from the other station buildings. The picturesque red and white pavilion was built during [...]
Samlors (Thai Rickshaws)
In many Thai towns and cities, samlors are still used as a means of transport. The traditional samlor (sam=three; lor=wheel) is a rickshaw which is pedaled by the driver whilst the passenger sits in the back. Some motorized rickshaws are also called samlors, but more commonly the motorized versions are known as tuk-tuks.
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Bangkok Airport to Move ‘Demon Statues’
Officials at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi international airport have confirmed they will be moving a number of giant statues from the arrivals hall to the international check-in area. Local press in Thailand are reporting that the figures are being moved in response to complaints from airport staff who blame the ‘demon statues’ for bringing bad luck. The [...]
Industrial Action Disrupts Train Services
Industrial action taken by railway unions has led to a third consecutive day of disrupted services on Thailand’s rail network. The action, which has resulted in the cancellation of some trains, has mainly affected services to and from the south of Thailand. Rail unions have complained that the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) are forcing [...]
Southern Train Services Resume Following Accident
Train services between Bangkok and the south of Thailand have resumed today following the derailment which blocked the line just south of Hua Hin station. Investigations into the accident continue, but some State Railway Of Thailand officials are now suggesting human error rather than faulty tracks may have been the cause.
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Fatal Train Accident Near Hua Hin
A train travelling from Trang in southern Thailand to Bangkok has derailed this morning. Local reports say at least 7 people have died and over 50 passengers have been taken to hospital. The accident happened shortly before 05.00 local time just outside the popular seaside resort of Hua Hin. The tragedy occurred during heavy rain, [...]
