But to facilitate the construction of the double-track system, they were earmarked for demolition under the terms of reference (ToR) for the contracts. When considering the old ToR, it is apparent that the SRT has no concern for this part of the country's heritage. But as stated earlier, it is also clear the SRT has no policy regarding heritage conservation. With the scrapping of the double-track contracts, the SRT has a chance to add the conservation of old buildings to the ToR, so that contractors will be required to preserve the old buildings. Conservationists say they understand the need for the double-track system to improve logistics and boost the economy.

Source: Bangkok Post March 25, 2017 21:22 UTC