Bangkok-Penang train route to boost tourism and trade, launch expected in three months

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Bangkok-Penang train route to boost tourism and trade, launch expected in three months
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BANGKOK, Aug 21 — Thailand's State Railway (SRT) has announced plans to introduce a direct train service from Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Terminal to Penang, Malaysia, within...

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‘Foreign suspect in triple murder sought my help to exorcise son believed to be possessed before his arrest at mosque’, reveals imamThere will soon be a direct train service from Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Terminal to Penang, Malaysia to enhance tourism in both countries.

BREAKING: The State Railway of Thailand announced that within two to three months from now, you can board a train from Bangkok's Bang Sue Grand Terminal to Penang in Malaysia.The conference also resulted in plans to extend Malaysia's MySawasdee tourist train route from Hat Yai to Surat Thani in southern Thailand, following strong demand for the service, which has consistently operated at full capacity.

The report said officials also discussed the success of the ASEAN Express train, which connects Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, and China. Due to its popularity, the service's frequency will be increased from once to twice a week.

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