SRTTrain services on the northeastern line affected by the fatal crane collapse in Sikhiu district of Nakhon Ratchasima resumed on Saturday, following safety inspections and certification by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). Many insist that while trains may begin running again, the compensation provided so far does not reflect the scale of loss suffered by victims' families, both emotionally and economically. Scrutiny steps upThe section between Kaeng Khoi, Pak Chong and Nakhon Ratchasima reopened at 5am on Saturday after final safety checks were completed. Despite these assurances, the decision to resume services has drawn mixed reactions from communities near the site, where memories of the tragedy remain raw. Kroekrit Chotthaphiphat, vice-president of the Volunteer Lawyers Unit of Nakhon Ratchasima Lawyers Council, said families could still pursue additional compensation through civil claims.

Source: Bangkok Post January 25, 2026 00:44 UTC