Narathiwat Residents Opt for Trains Due to High Oil Prices

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

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Narathiwat residents are switching to train travel during the Songkran festival to combat rising oil prices and associated travel costs.

•High oil prices are forcing residents in Narathiwat province to seek more affordable transportation.
•Train travel has become a popular alternative due to lower fares and a sense of safety compared to other options.
•The rail station in Tan Yong Mat is experiencing increased passenger numbers, with the railway service adding extra carriages to accommodate demand.

Overview

•The price of oil has been fluctuating and continuously increasing, impacting travel expenses for residents.
•Rising oil prices have increased the financial burden of transportation for the public.
•Residents of Narathiwat are choosing to travel by train instead of other modes of transport.
•The choice of train travel is helping citizens save on travel expenses and reduce their financial burden.
•The Tan Yong Mat railway station is experiencing a significant increase in passenger numbers.
•To accommodate the surge in passengers during the Songkran festival, the railway service is adding extra carriages.
•The Station Master of Tan Yong Mat confirmed that train travel has become a primary choice for regional and Bangkok travel due to current economic conditions.
•The number of train services has been reduced to 14 from 16, but additional passenger cars have been added to express and rapid trains.

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Key Quotes

Passenger

"Willing to buy a third-class standing ticket to save on expenses as bus ticket prices have increased with oil prices. Choosing to travel by train helps reduce the burden of expenses more and feels safe."

ยอมซื้อตั๋วยืนชั้นสามเพื่อประหยัดค่าใช้จ่าย เนื่องจากราคาตั๋วรถโดยสารประจำทางปรับตัวสูงขึ้นตามราคาน้ำมัน การเลือกเดินทางด้วยรถไฟ จึงช่วยลดภาระค่าใช้จ่ายได้มากกว่า และยังรู้สึกปลอดภัย

Key Entities

Place

Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️

Province in Thailand experiencing increased train travel due to oil prices.

Tan Yong Mat Railway Station(สถานีรถไฟตันหยงมัส)

The railway station in Narathiwat province seeing a surge in passengers.

Person

Wimol Phromjarn(นายวิมล พหรมจรรย์)

Station Master of Tan Yong Mat Railway Station who commented on passenger increases.

Organization

Police(ตำรวจ)ℹ️

Security forces ensuring safety at the Tan Yong Mat railway station.

Railway Service(การรถไฟ)ℹ️

The railway authority adjusting services to accommodate increased passenger demand.