Categories: Estero

Bangkok’s iconic Hua Lamphong train station reaches the end of the line – BBC News


Thailand is closing down most railway services at one of South East Asia’s most iconic grand central stations, Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong.

The move marks the end of an era for the century-old travel hub, a place held in nostalgic memories for backpackers from all over the world.

Local residents are contesting plans to turn it into a commercial building.

Joe Cummings, author of Lonely Planet’s Thailand guide, explains why so many people have fallen in love with Hua Lamphong.

Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

#BBCNews

Redazione

Comments are closed.

Recent Posts

Massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 25 and injures many more | BBC News

Russian forces have carried out a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing 27 people, in what…

54 minuti ago

Edizione delle ore 20.00 del 02/07/2026

L'informazione della testata giornalistica di LA7 diretta da Enrico Mentana

1 ora ago

La Spagna piega 3-0 l’Austria e vola agli ottavi dei Mondiali

INGLEWOOD (STATI UNITI) (ITALPRESS) – La Spagna vince 3-0 contro l’Austria e si qualifica per il terzo Mondiale di seguito…

2 ore ago

“Parents will make their own decisions,” Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said. #BBCNews

Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

2 ore ago