Bangkok’s century-old Hua Lamphong station makes tracks towards railway history

 

Photo by Robert van der Sluijs

 

After more than a century serving passengers, Thailand’s largest railway hub will reach the end of the line this year.

 

If Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob gets his way, the Bangkok Railway Station (aka Hua Lamphong) will fall off the network map as soon as the shiny Bang Sue Grand Station opens in November. Hua Lamphong won’t just be shunted into memory, though. Slowly gathering steam are plans to welcome visitors onboard its new journey as a museum.

 

Heritage from King Rama V’s reign

 

Construction of the grand Bangkok Railway Station edifice began in 1910, in the final year of King Rama V’s reign. Its European neo-renaissance design was the brainchild of Italian architect Mario Tamagno, who also dreamt up the magnificent Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. Dominated by its Italian-style dome, Hua Lamphong looks a lot like the Frankfurt Train Station. According to one story, King Rama V became enamoured with the German train station during his trip to Europe.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkoks-century-old-hua-lamphong-station-makes-tracks-towards-railway-history/

 

 

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if only this country would offer everybody living with family / working here, a chance to become part of the country (citizen, pr, ....)

Great idea and eventually another tourist attraction, like the National Railway Museum in York (UK):-

 

Definitely a winning idea, it would make a real nice and interesting museum for Thais and foreign visitors alike.

 

22 hours ago, Mike Rodik said:

if only this country would offer everybody living with family / working here, a chance to become part of the country (citizen, pr, ....)

1. How is that related to the op?

2. There are ways to become pr and even citizens. Not easy, as Thailand is not an immigration country. Looking at immigration countries around the world, can you really blame Thailand for wishing to stay the country for Thai? 

Yes this would be a great place for Train museum, it is not full of leaks when it rains, and is 

well constructed.  I would go visit it again for sure.

Geezer