In most countries, people take great pride in their railway systems. Thailand’s historic railways, however, occupy a different place in the national psyche.
Time, money and effort go into conservation of valuable public assets around the world that give a sense of place, beauty and identity. When developers want to tear down old station railway stations, people take to the streets in protest.
The Bangkok Post takes a serious look at Thailand’s historic railways and questions why Thailand has such a different attitude to other countries.
Thailand’s historic railways under threat
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