News Forum - Thailand’s transport sector set for major 29.7 billion baht upgrade

[Thaiger]

A bright future is on the horizon for Thailand’s transport and logistics system. The Transport Minister, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, has recently outlined his ambitious plans for the country’s railways and maritime sectors. Revealed during his inaugural speech, these policies are set to be formally announced next week. Suriya believes that by focusing on these areas, Thailand … …

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[Leeshard]

With tourism almost back to pre pandemic levels I see the Bangkok-Pattaya route still has one train a day in each direction in coaches with no air conditioning that ambles along at about 50 kph. Of course there’s a new high speed inter-airport link that’s been talked about for years but construction hasn’t even begun yet so that’s 5 years away at least. 

[David297]

I agree, I find it astonishing that the only train to Pattaya leaves Bangkok before breakfast, and then nothing else all day!