webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Train derails near Lamphun stationBANGKOK: -- The first official train leaving for the north from Bangkok to test the finished northern rail line derailed near Lamphun railway station this morning.The train carried top executives of the State Railway of Thailand who included the governor Prapat Chongsa-nguan.It was not immediately known what caused the derailment of the last bogie of the train but there was no injury.The train was launched from Hua Lampong to Chiang Mai to test the safety of the train service on this northern route after it was closed for maintenance and repair for over two months.It started the commemorative trip this morning on the way to Chiang Mai.The governor has earlier said he would resign if there was another derailment on the route which was maintained and repaired.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/train-derails-near-lamphun-station/-- Thai PBS 2013-12-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomyummer Posted December 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 So I guess the maintenance wasn't good enough. I think it should be this way all the time. Let the top officials be the ones who test after so called maintenance jobs and underfunded projects. Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa app 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post orchis Posted December 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 almost a metaphor for the situation in Thailand. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scotinsiam Posted December 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 sorry but that is funny - clowns 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post besth Posted December 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 I know this is not politically correct but... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canopus1969 Posted December 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 What a bunch of Muppets 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSmiles Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I guess someone couldn't hold it till 1st of April. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Somebody better be there to take pictures of their nervous faces the next time these officials board a train to prove how safe it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaddeus Posted December 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 I know this is not politically correct but... Correct on both points. You just can't write this stuff. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSmiles Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 The governor has earlier said he would resign if there was another derailment on the route which was maintained and repaired. New elections on the way in the North. Any Shinawatra available for the post ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Perhaps a real test-train, before the 'official' test-train, might have been a good idea ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 The governor has earlier said he would resign if there was another derailment on the route which was maintained and repaired. And, has he done so yet? Or is he waiting for the replacement bus service so he can deliver it in person. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Khao Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Pure comedy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpey1946 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 the ghosts don't want anybody to go to Chiang Mai by train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Just kids making a case for a new chop-choo set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadman Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 How can you defend this country from itself? From politicians down its a bloody joke... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) Oh the shame..... the pure comedy gold shame So I guess they'll be an election for a new Governor (yeah right) Edited December 2, 2013 by Katipo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomross46 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 How much of the money that was spent to repair the rail line from Bangkok to Ching Mai went into corrupt politicians pocket? OK! I repeated myself, corrupt and politician have the same meaning just different words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiaexpat Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 And so goes the story of Thailand: failed government, failed technology, failed railroad. When will it change? p.s. I still love living here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soi Sauce Posted December 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 If the train had departed fro Hua Lampong, not been "Launched", this may not have happened. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davehowden Posted December 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 Oh come on now, it was only the LAST bogie that came off, all the rest got through OK so it was a 90% successful trip? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocN Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Made-my-day! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Wow. Talk about poetic justice, and the loss of face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 the ghosts don't want anybody to go to Chiang Mai by train It's a 'sign' by the ghosts that we a 2 trillion baht High Speed Train from BBK to CMX to China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprq Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 LOL oh LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) Somebody better be there to take pictures of their nervous faces the next time these officials board a train to prove how safe it is. I'm assuming the Railroad Puiyai will head back home in their chauffeured BMW's and Mercedes' with police escort. They should be coming down Thapae Road any minute now. Road accidents are possible; derailments are a guarantee; loss of face -- priceless! Edited December 2, 2013 by connda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoeLing Posted December 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 As Prapat Chongsa-nguan is going to resign, I might apply for the job .I have years of experience with my Lego and Hornby set and haven't hadhalf as many derailments as SRT has. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob8891 Posted December 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) As Prapat Chongsa-nguan is going to resign, I might apply for the job . I have years of experience with my Lego and Hornby set and haven't had half as many derailments as SRT has. Many sorries. Cannot. You over qualified, khrap. Edited December 2, 2013 by Rob8891 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRSoul Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Only about 10kms before CM. Who wants to bet it was also running late before the derailment? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 The next mobile cabinet should be held on the Bangkok-Chiang Mai line, preferably with Suthep as it's special guest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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