Thailand ushered in a new age of train travel as Southeast 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 where it’s located. Passengers walk through the corridors of the massive Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) The cost of the new terminal, including the station, elevated train tracks and a connecting station for Bangkok’s mass transit system, i...
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