A new age of train travel in Bangkok

Passengers take pictures as they depart for the southern province of Narathiwat at the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. — Photos: AP

Thailand ushered in a new age of train travel recently as South-East Asia’s biggest railway station officially began operations. The government says the huge, modern development on the edge of central Bangkok will bolster the country’s position as a regional hub and boost its economy.

It’s officially called Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, a name bestowed by the king. But to most people it’s more likely to be known simply as Bang Sue Grand Station, after the part of Bangkok it’s in.