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Two more SRT staff test positive for drugs, suspended after 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
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
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
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 JapaneseSRT reviews loss strategy as oil prices soar and costs outpace income
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.Flash floods damage southern railway, SRT suspends services temporarily
Flash floods damage southern railway, SRT suspends services temporarily
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025
Southern Thailand faces severe flooding, with the railway line damaged by water erosion in Hat Yai. SRT adjusts and cancels services until further notice.SRT denies postponing DSI meeting on Khao Kradong land dispute
SRT denies postponing DSI meeting on Khao Kradong land dispute
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2025
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has denied reports of postponing its planned complaint to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) regarding the Khao Kradong dispute, confirming the meeting is still scheduled for Friday, September 5.World Heritage panel guides Thailand on Ayutthaya rail project
World Heritage panel guides Thailand on Ayutthaya rail project
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025
As part of the Thailand-Laos-China high-speed railway project, the construction of Ayutthaya station requires careful planning due to its proximity to the historic city.SRT adds 26 special train services to support Songkran travel rush
SRT adds 26 special train services to support Songkran travel rush
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025
Additional 26 special train services have been added to accommodate increased passenger travel during the Songkran festival, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) said on Thursday.SRT opens bookings for vintage train trips to Thai beauty spots
SRT opens bookings for vintage train trips to Thai beauty spots
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has opened booking for tourism trips on the Royal Blossom and Kiha 183 trains in January and February. Demand for the annual trips to beauty spots aboard vintage trains is high, so travellers are advised to book as soon as possible.