garett bergnaum Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) the two major air routes are bkk to chiang mai, and bkk to hat yai. later train route now closed indefinitely due to supposedly rubber protests, and former undergoing super scare tactics. closed the aranyaprateth border crossing for some trumped up charges for a couple of hours recently too, should see an escalation there as well in future. major airline is bankrupt posting major losses do you see any connections yet? Edited September 3, 2013 by garett bergnaum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeThayer Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I think Thailand nailed its first hub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 However the Minister of Transport HAS told the SRT to make sure that station toilets are properly cleaned and gave them a month to do so. You have to get your priorities in the right order. That's fair enough, some sphincters may be working overtime the moments before boarding the train. Always take a nervous dump prior as it is better than being found dead with dirty underwear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotinsiam Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 No ploblem, no one hurt so why worry. Farang think too mut, railway okay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 ...scary..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bander Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Thaksin's passport is more important than railway safety. Thaksin's amnesty is even more important than anything in Thailand right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 11 derailments in nine months is a worse record than the Hornby train set I had as a kid. Blimey! I've still got all mine running around up here....and they never fall off ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Thinks........could this be a dastardly plot by a certain airline that would love to make a profit. Why improve your services when you can sabotage someone else's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TackyToo Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Oh well, practice makes perfect ! ...and it will be far more spectacular with high-speed tarins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 This is getting beyond the joke now. I wonder when the next one will happen? At this rate it could have happened while you were posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) Very convenient, when the government are asking for some gazillions to make a high speed train on the same route..... The discussions about lack of electricity during this songkran festival overruled all discussions about coal fired power plants - Closing of Myanmars gas production fields came very convenient too. It's called manipulation ! Edited September 3, 2013 by metisdead Bold font removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) Maybe they should get Clint Eastwood to do an advert for Thai Railways. "So you want to buy a ticket on the Bangkok-Chiang Mai Express? Well considering this is the most dangerous railway in the world you have to ask yourself one question. Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk? Edited September 3, 2013 by bigbamboo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooky2 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I guess until there is major accident on this line, nothing will be done. Even with a major accident they will still do nothing Just look at the carnage on the roads with buses and vans People in power do not care about the people they serve I agree with your statement but I need to add "should serve". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 ...and another one gone, another one gone, another one bites the dust, yeah! ...I'm not holding my Locomotive Breath here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Northern Thailand is not the hub of train derailments - it's the hub of repairs and service resumption - please be on message !. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saan Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I first visited Chiang Mai one the overnight train and had a ball. In fact I was in such a good mood when I got off that I stayed. Would I travel that way again - no way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishi Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) It's a STATE railway isn't it? One of the main ones and connecting the capital with what often is referred to as the the capitol of the Northern region and one of the main cities, prominently represented on all media dealing with Thailand related travelling and Tourism. Railways are still considered a major part of any country's infrastructure. In just about every other matter - even very minor ones - this goverment takes even very extreme measures regarding eventual disfavorable impressions the mere mentioning of such things may make of Thailand. Numerous governmental spokes persons make speaches and statesments bordering to - if not passing - the ridicoulous concerrning avarage mr. Somchai chatting with his friends in a well negative manner irrespective that very few apart fro Somchai and his friends - and governmental spokes-persons and officials - would take seriuosly. Sorry, but the improssion this misarable and unadressed state the STATE railway systems seems to be and remain in makes only one impression on this foreigner: How close to bankruptcy is this country and it's government? Edited September 3, 2013 by rishi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomross46 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Could it be that the Minister of Transportation and Thai Rail Road are attempting to create a new category in the Guinness Book Of Records. The most derailments on a single rout. Presently they have a 11 accidents in a 9 month period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marell Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) So the railroad system is improving? Edited September 3, 2013 by marell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMHomeboy78 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 11 derailments in nine months is a worse record than the Hornby train set I had as a kid. Blimey! I had Lionel trains when I was a kid, and I used to stage some horrific accidents... but nothing like the unmanned diesel locomotive that was sent crashing into the main waiting area of Hua Lamphong Station back in the '80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 It's a STATE railway isn't it? One of the main ones and connecting the capital with what often is referred to as the the capitol of the Northern region and one of the main cities, prominently represented on all media dealing with Thailand related travelling and Tourism. Railways are still considered a major part of any country's infrastructure. In just about every other matter - even very minor ones - this goverment takes even very extreme measures regarding eventual disfavorable impressions the mere mentioning of such things may make of Thailand. Numerous governmental spokes persons make speaches and statesments bordering to - if not passing - the ridicoulous concerrning avarage mr. Somchai chatting with his friends in a well negative manner irrespective that very few apart fro Somchai and his friends - and governmental spokes-persons and officials - would take seriuosly. Sorry, but the improssion this misarable and unadressed state the STATE railway systems seems to be and remain in makes only one impression on this foreigner: How close to bankruptcy is this country and it's government? Not Bankrupt, they are going to be Rich, Rich, filthy rich when they sell all the rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottlerocket Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Chaps, close it all down now, sort it out and lose a bit of face before hundreds are killed and you lose a huge amount of face. They don't lose face even when thousands are killed. It's when somebody rightly points out that it's their fault that they lose face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dap Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 They didnt have Train Sets as Kids here i guess. Yup, only "rocking" trains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khrab Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 * Note to self, fly to Bangkok. GOOD LUCK! TG flights are already solid booke short term. So plan well ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappalot Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 11 derailments in less than one year? No fatalities? It seems its very safe to go by train. I always prefered it and will continue to do so. Seriously. Actually it would be even an adventure to derail at thai train speeds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Deja vu all over again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggusoil Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Never took the train in Thailand . I know why now. No wonder the airlines are doing well. Safest way to travel there is. Fast clean efficient friendly train and bus travel does seem to have lost its romantic appeal somewhat. They have a great network in Indo, built by the British. Great train rides there but here's getting a bit scary wot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuenyongman Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Never took the train in Thailand . I know why now. The last time I took a train from Bangkok,I told myself that this would be the last time. The train was dirty, could not see through the windows. It appeared to rock and roll along the train track. It was very noisy especially when it stopped at any station. The seats were very hard and uncomfortable. The attendant washed the floor around 8 times on the journey but only in the vicinity of the entry door.So I decided in future the express coach for me. Clean,lay back seats and more to see on the journey. Quicker and cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sung Ham Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Get some British Rail execs over. Must be leaves on the tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlandy Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I guess until there is major accident on this line, nothing will be done. Even with a major accident they will still do nothing Just look at the carnage on the roads with buses and vans People in power do not care about the people they serve And folk wonder why I don't give a shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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