Thonburi Railway Station, Railway station in Siri Rat, Thailand
Thonburi Railway Station is a historic rail facility in Siri Rat that still operates with a single platform for regional and commuter services heading toward southern destinations. The original station structure has been repurposed to hold exhibition space about the area's transport evolution.
This station opened in 1903 as Bangkok Noi Railway Station and initially functioned as the main terminus for the Southern Line. Operations declined significantly around the early 2000s, though the route continues serving regional rail connections today.
The original station building now houses the Siriraj Phimukhsthan Museum, which presents artifacts and exhibits about local transportation development.
Visitors can reach this station most easily by boat along the Chao Phraya River to Wang Lang Pier, which connects directly to the facility. Mornings tend to be quieter, making it a good time to explore the museum and platform area without crowds.
This station marks the kilometer-zero reference point for all distance calculations along Thailand's entire Southern Railway network. Few visitors realize that this modest facility serves as the symbolic starting point for one of the country's most significant rail routes.
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