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Constructed during World War II, the Thailand to Burma railway is also known as the Death Railway. It is said that one man died for every sleeper that was laid on the track. The line was repaired and restored after the war and still runs passenger services as far as Nam Tok to the north of … [Read more...]
Despite the ongoing political problems in Bangkok and Thailand, most ordinary people in the kingdom are going about their daily business as normal and trying to earn an honest living. The many people in Thailand who rely on the tourist industry have been amongst the hardest hit by the internal … [Read more...]
The train link between Suvarnabhumi international airport and the centre of Bangkok will officially be open for business on Monday (August 23, 2010). Although the much-delayed airport train link has been running a test service in recent weeks, the official opening day is Monday. However, for many … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
