Train travel suspended between Thailand and Malaysia after Saturday’s bomb blast


Screenshot (1497)

BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Train travel on the railway linking Thailand and Malaysia has been suspended as officials investigate a bomb blast that derailed a cargo train early on Saturday (Dec 3) afternoon, officials from the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) said on Sunday.

The blast derailed 11 of the cargo train’s 20 cars and severely damaged rail tracks in Songkhla province’s Sadao district, police said. The blast occurred at 12.50pm yesterday and was caused by an improvised explosive device, they said.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Thailand , train , blast

Next In Aseanplus News

Golf-McIlroy equals Montgomerie record with eighth Race to Dubai title
Hong Kong’s landmark bill to fast-track Northern Metropolis nears passage
Chinese man retires at 30 with 14 flats generating US$30,000 in annual rental income
Analysis - How a small oil-sharing project in Asean offers hope beyond energy security
A dream come true for a Filipino teenager as Carmelle bags the Eurovision Song Contest Asia main title in Bangkok
Asean-China sea code still elusive despite earlier commitment to conclude by the end of 2026
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Nov 15)
Top Entertainment stories of the week: Christy Chung marks 10yrs of marriage; Priscilla Wong brings son to M'sia; Tony Leung Ka Fai, 68, still going strong
‘Confidence problem’: why Hongkongers feel less investment-savvy than Singaporeans
Asean unveils updated flag and new logo following Timor-Leste's admission

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read