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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Koh Samui airport has re-opened following yesterday's accident when a Bangkok Airways plane skidded off the runway during landing. Accident investigators have been at the scene and initial reports suggest that heavy rain and strong cross-winds may have been the cause of the crash. The front of the … [Read more...]

A plane has skidded off the runway at Koh Samui airport resulting in the death of the pilot and injuries to a number of passengers. The Bangkok Airways flight had departed from Krabi airport and arrived at Koh Samui approximately 14.00 local time. Heavy rain and a strong cross-wind was reported at … [Read more...]

The situation is fluid and things are likely to change very quickly, but here is some current advice concerning travel within Thailand. This information is as of 09.00 Thai time on Monday, April 13. Train Services Disrupted Train services out of Bangkok's Hualamphong station have been suspended. … [Read more...]