Kuala Lumpur hopes talks on connection to Narathiwat can resume soonListen to this articleA train prepares to depart from Sungai Kolok station in Narathiwat province. Malaysia hopes to see its trains crossing the border to the southern Thai province again. "Malaysia also welcomes Thailand's intention to extend its rail network to Rantau Panjang,” Bernama quoted him as saying n Thursday. "The Malaysian government is ready and hopes that this connection project can be implemented once again,” he added. The two countries for years have been considering the revival of train links between Narathiwat and Kelantan, which were terminated decades ago.

Source: Bangkok Post January 30, 2026 14:20 UTC