Chiang Mai flooding worsens, temporary changes to Chiang Mai-Bangkok rail services

Flooded railway tracks in Uttaradit, Thailand
Flooded railway tracks in Thailand. Photo: เทวประภาส มากคล้าย.

Chiang Mai is currently experiencing worsening flooding as the Ping River has reached record-high levels due to continuous heavy rainfall. Local authorities have issued warnings [Read More…]

Chiang Mai university flooded, northern train route affected

Faculty of Humanities, Chiang Mai University
Faculty of Humanities at Chiang Mai University. Photo: Suriya puk.

Severe flooding in Chiang Mai has significantly impacted the local infrastructure, including Chiang Mai University and the northern train route. Heavy rainfall has caused water [Read More…]

Fatal Accident at Unguarded Railway Crossing in Phichit Kills Five, Injures Two

A Thailand post Isuzu truck waits for the train to pass at a level crossing.
A Thailand post Isuzu truck waits for the train to pass at a level crossing. Photo: Ian Fuller / flickr.

At 6:15 PM, on July 8th, 2024, Mueang Phichit police received a report of a fatal accident involving a Bangkok–Phitsanulok train colliding with a pickup [Read More…]