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2 hours ago, Grumpy John said:

That will go straight over the head of the folks who aren't Australian or English!

And old!

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3 hours ago, Chazar said:

if ever there was a more  unnecessary train needed in Thailand its  this, what they need is a  slower countrywide  good service thats AFFORDABLE

If it connected north to south and east to west I could understand it... a viable alternative to using roads or air travel....

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@Estrada

 

Thanks for giving some insider info, which most subsequent posters seem to have ignored.

 

I was one of the many skeptics regarding the necessity of a Japanese style bullet train for the short distances involved between the stations on the Pattaya route but I now know this is not the plan.

 

I've taken the current third class service from Chachoengsao to Bangkok many times. It's not a nice experience but at 13 baht it is very affordable for the locals.

 

I totally get your point about the BTS. I remember it was underused when I first arrived in Bangkok in 2002; I don't ever remember having to stand. Fast forward to last week and it was like they needed the Japanese style guys that push the commuters into the trains.

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Posted
9 minutes ago, chiman said:

Airasia will probably go on strike and block the runways to stop this project 

Yeah, Air Asia are terrified of losing all the revenue they get from the Bangkok - Pattaya flights. 

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Posted
4 hours ago, jastheace said:

this is only possible if the order has been made to 'Hornby' already.

i think TRIANG  would be the best deal ????

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So who do you think will ride these high speed trains?  No locals could afford it. Only hi-so and millions of Chinese tourists.  Thailand--the next Chinese satellite country...

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What a bunch of BS. They havent finished the red line north from Bang Sue to Rangsit via Don Muang in 4 years now. Plus they built Don Muang Station so it does not connect to either terminal at DM airport. It ends at the car park for terminal 2.  Totally laughable. 

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1 minute ago, Captain 776 said:

2023?   Will never happen without a major western contractor and even at that 2023 is very aggressive.

Right of Way access usually takes that long alone.

Why does it need a Western contractor?  The Chinese build HSR lines faster than anyone else, and last time I checked they weren't using Western contractors.

Right of Way access is another thing...

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Posted
1 hour ago, Estrada said:

It will be elevated all the way, so no problem with crossings

Will the station at Pattaya be in the same location that it is now? A 2 minute drive from my home. Will be an absolute boon for me. Great for travelling to both Suvarnabhumi and U Tapo. Will also make my visits to Bangkok far more frequent.

 

I hope I live to see it. 555

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