Transport
Railway Section Closed in Narathiwat Following Explosion
The State Railway of Thailand has temporarily suspended service between Marubo and Tanyong Mat stations due to track damage caused by an explosion.
On August 23, 2026, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced the temporary closure of the rail line between Marubo and Tanyong Mat stations in Narathiwat province. According to Khaosod Online, the suspension follows the discovery of damage to concrete railway sleepers caused by an explosion that occurred the previous night.
Security forces and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams are currently conducting a thorough sweep of the area to ensure safety before repair crews can begin restoring the tracks. The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 Forward Command has advised passengers planning to travel through this route to verify their train status before departure.
For travelers and residents, this closure disrupts regional rail connectivity in the deep south. It is recommended to contact the SRT hotline at 1690 for the latest updates on service resumption. Authorities have requested that the public remain vigilant and report any suspicious objects or information regarding the incident to the ISOC Region 4 hotline at 1341, which operates 24 hours a day. As of now, the timeline for when the tracks will be fully repaired and reopened remains to be confirmed by railway officials.