Normal service resumes on south-bound trains following Saturday's derailment incident
Derailed Train Services Resume in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Train services in the southbound direction have returned to normal following a derailment incident that occurred in Prachuap Khiri Khan province on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
The derailment took place at approximately 5:15 am in the Kui Buri district, affecting the 38/46 train that was traveling from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok. As a result, three carriages derailed, causing injuries to 9–10 passengers.
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) swiftly responded to the incident, removing the derailed carriages and repairing the damaged tracks. The repair work was completed on Sunday night, allowing the SRT to resume normal south-bound train services.
Investigations are currently underway to determine the cause of the derailment. The SRT has announced that they will conduct a thorough examination to identify the reasons behind the incident. However, as of the latest reports, no definitive cause has been disclosed.
The SRT and relevant authorities express their deepest sympathies to those affected by the incident and are working diligently to ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers.
[[1] Prachuap Khiri Khan News, "SRT Announces Resumption of South-bound Train Services Following Derailment", August 10, 2025. Accessed August 11, 2025. https://www.prachuapkhirikhannews.com/srt-announces-resumption-of-south-bound-train-services-following-derailment/]
[[2] Bangkok Post, "SRT to Investigate Derailment Incident", August 10, 2025. Accessed August 11, 2025. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2007051/srt-to-investigate-derailment-incident]
[[3] Nation Thailand, "Derailment Causes Injuries and Service Delays", August 9, 2025. Accessed August 11, 2025. https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30406515]
[[4] The Standard, "Ten Injured in Train Derailment", August 9, 2025. Accessed August 11, 2025. https://www.thestandard.co.th/news/thailand/ten-injured-in-train-derailment-STD20250809-1606020006]
[[5] Prachuap Khiri Khan TV, "Derailment Update: Tracks Repaired, Services Resume", August 10, 2025. Accessed August 11, 2025. https://www.prachuapkhirikhan.tv/derailment-update-tracks-repaired-services-resume/]
- The derailment of the train in Prachuap Khiri Khan province has led to discussions in the general-news industry and finance sector, considering the potential impact on the transportation industry and passenger safety.
- Despite the derailment incident causing accidents in Prachuap Khiri Khan, the State Railway of Thailand is committed to ensuring the safety of its passengers, aligning with their mission to provide reliable transportation services.
