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Missing Link railway could end Bangkok crossing crashes
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026
SRT plans to revive the Red Line Missing Link project to remove 27 rail-road crossings in Bangkok after the Asok-Din Daeng crash
Two more SRT staff test positive for drugs, suspended after Asok-Din Daeng crash
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Two more State Railway of Thailand staff have tested positive for drug use and were immediately suspended from safety-related duties after the Asok-Din Daeng train-bus crash.
Transport Ministry orders rail-safety overhaul after deadly Makkasan crash
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry has ordered 100% narcotics screening, daily alcohol checks for public transport drivers, tighter railway-crossing rules and restrictions on freight trains entering inner Bangkok after the fatal Makkasan train-bus collision.
Train driver, barrier operator detained as SRT admits drug-screening gap after deadly bus crash
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Makkasan police have sought court detention for the train driver and railway barrier operator in the fatal Asok-Din Daeng train-bus collision, while the SRT says a preliminary test found cannabis and methamphetamine in the driver’s system and admits drug screening was not routine before each shift.
A touch of Japan rolls into the Ayutthaya commute
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
The KIHA 40 and KIHA 48 are giving the Don Mueang–Ayutthaya line a fresh identity, pairing low fares and commuter convenience with the charm of revived Japanese
SRT opens premium train charters to boost revenue and domestic tourism
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
The State Railway of Thailand is offering chartered tourist and luxury trains to generate more revenue and encourage travel within the country.
SRT adds special train services for Songkran holiday travel
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
The State Railway of Thailand will operate six extra trains with 22 trips for Songkran 2026, with tickets going on sale from 8.30am on March 27.
Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project risks delay, may miss 2030 launch
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
The Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima section has reached 52.4% completion, but persistent construction delays and unresolved contracts are putting the project timeline under growing pressure.
SRT reviews loss strategy as oil prices soar and costs outpace income
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Surging oil prices are directly driving up the State Railway of Thailand’s operating costs, forcing a review of its projected 18-billion-baht annual loss as fuel expenses outpace fare income.
SRT to seek Cabinet approval for three-airport high-speed rail contract changes
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Thailand’s three-airport high-speed rail PPP is moving towards a revised payment model and staged ARL concession fees, with a draft amended contract targeted for Cabinet consideration in June and signing in July 2026.