## SRT Opens Hua Lamphong Station for Children's Day 2025
**Source - MGR Online**
**Saturday, January 11, 2025 16:18**
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) opened Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong) to host Children's Day 2025 activities, bringing smiles to children's faces and providing them with the opportunity to experience railway operations up close.
Today (January 11, 2025), Mr. Veeri Ammarapala, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), presided over the opening ceremony of Children's Day 2025 at Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong). He also presented gifts to children and youth. The atmosphere at the event was filled with fun and laughter from the many children and families who attended.
This year, for Children's Day, the SRT recognizes the importance of providing opportunities for children to learn and experience railway operations firsthand. There are many fun activities such as the "Hello, Iron Horse" activity, where children can visit an exhibition of historic locomotives, and the "Imagination Creation" activity, where children can design and create their own train-themed bags as a unique souvenir. There is also a "Passport Check-in" activity where children can collect stamps from various activities to redeem special grand prizes. Many children and parents showed great interest in participating in these activities.
In addition, the SRT also organized Children's Day activities in various regions across the country, such as at Thonburi Railway Station, Nakhon Lampang Railway Station, Nong Waeng Railway Station, Khon Kaen Railway Station, Salaya Railway Station, Ubon Ratchathani Train Operations Center, and Uttaradit Locomotive Depot. The SRT also supported the provision of prizes to organizations, schools, and communities across the country.
"The SRT is delighted to be a part of delivering happiness, smiles, laughter, and good memories to children and youth who will grow and develop into the future of the nation," said the SRT Governor.
## Children's Day recap... Lopburi Railway Station opens a garden with an antique 111-year-old steam locomotive for Children's Day 2025, bringing smiles, knowledge, and fun to children.
On January 11, 2025, at Lopburi Railway Station, Mr. Damrongkiat Sumajark, the stationmaster of Lopburi Railway Station, presided over the opening ceremony of Children's Day 2025. A large number of children and parents attended the event, which featured a variety of activities, including games, prizes, giveaways, and educational information about trains and locomotives. Attendees also had the opportunity to take photos with the 111-year-old North British steam locomotive No. 161, which dates back to the reign of King Rama V, and a railway inspection car. This brought smiles, fun, and lasting impressions to both children and parents.
The event also provided education on proper motorcycle riding, emphasizing safety awareness and self-protection while riding. The State Railway of Thailand organized this Children's Day event at the central Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) and regional railway stations under the theme "FIN & FUN WITH RAILWAY," including Lopburi Railway Station, which hosted the event for the first time this year.
Lopburi Railway Station and the State Railway of Thailand are delighted to be a part of delivering happiness, smiles, laughter, and good memories to children and youth who will grow and develop into the future of the nation.
**Surya Discusses with Italian Ambassador on Upgrading Thailand's Rail System: Developing and Manufacturing Trains Locally | Daily News**
**Source**: Daily News Website
**Thursday, January 16, 2025, 10:37 AM**
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Surya Juangroongruangkit revealed that he held talks with H.E. Mr. Paolo Dionisi, the Italian Ambassador to Thailand, to discuss bilateral cooperation in the transportation sector. The discussions included signing several Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing Thailands rail system, developing domestic train production capabilities, and promoting technological advancements.
### Key Agreements:
1. **MOU with Blue Engineering S.r.l.**
- Aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and best practices.
- Focus on enabling Thailand to design and manufacture trains independently using modern, world-class technology.
- Benefits include reduced production and maintenance costs compared to imports, fulfilling domestic orders, and expanding export opportunities.
2. **MOU with MERMEC Group**
- Focuses on innovation and rail technology development.
- Promotes technical knowledge sharing and collaborative research to create new technologies.
3. **MOU with Nplus S.r.l.**
- Develops railway technology and drives sustainable growth in Thailand's railway industry.
- Utilizes advanced Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) technology for inspecting, analyzing, and maintaining rail infrastructure.
- Enhances efficiency, safety, and reduces accident risks, elevating Thailands rail infrastructure to international standards.
### Luxury Train Services for Tourism
Mr. Paolo Barletta, Managing Director of Arsenale, proposed partnering with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to enhance luxury train services. This initiative aims to boost Thailands tourism by offering high-end train experiences, generating diverse service benefits for citizens and long-term revenue for the SRT.
### Additional Developments
The upcoming Railway Transport Act, set to be enacted this year, will allow private companies to utilize SRT railways for transport. This presents opportunities for Italian private sector investments to enhance Thailands railway system, including luxury train services.
The Ministry of Transport is optimistic about further collaborations with Italy in transportation projects to foster mutual benefits for both nations.
## SRT Governor Orders Investigation into 100kg Ice Seizure on Train
**Manager Online, January 18, 2025, 3:51 PM**
Veeris Ammarapala, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), revealed that following the seizure of over 100 kg of crystal methamphetamine (ice) worth over 200 million baht by police officers from Prachuap Khiri Khan City Police Station and officials from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) Region 7, it was reported that the drugs were transported on a special freight train No. 985 from Bang Sue Junction Station to Hat Yai Junction Station.
According to the railway freight transport form, the shipment was declared as curry paste and riceberry rice. However, the sender later requested to have the goods unloaded at Prachuap Khiri Khan Station instead. Although the goods were unloaded at Prachuap Khiri Khan Station as requested, officials noticed irregularities and the lack of a recipient's name on the package. They immediately alerted the police to inspect the package, which led to the discovery of the ice.
Mr. Ammarapala stated that suspects have been taken in for questioning, and further investigations are underway to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in the drug trafficking network.
Following the incident, the SRT Governor has ordered all relevant departments to urgently investigate the transportation of goods on trains. He also urged officials to strictly adhere to regulations and intensify inspections of goods on all trains to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future and to build confidence among passengers.
Mr. Ammarapala further commended the SRT officials for their vigilance and prompt coordination with the police upon discovering the irregularities. He also urged SRT officials to fully cooperate with the police in the investigation and emphasized the importance of collaboration with external agencies, especially the police, to effectively integrate efforts in preventing illegal activities on trains.
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