Have not heard about this before, but it must have been underway for some time:
River tunnel, 'grand' station take shape
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general ... take-shape
Work on Thailand's first rail tunnel under the Chao Phraya River is expected to finish by Dec 5 this year and will connect with the Sanam Chai station train to be developed into a "palace hall" on the extended Blue Line rail route.
River tunnel under the Chao Phraya nears completion
River tunnel under the Chao Phraya nears completion
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Re: River tunnel under the Chao Phraya nears completion
The Construction chaos outside of Hua Lamphong station has been going on for around 4 years to the best of my knowledge.
The interesting thing is that the Systems Contracts have already been delayed for a further 6 months as I understand it....................
The interesting thing is that the Systems Contracts have already been delayed for a further 6 months as I understand it....................

Re: River tunnel under the Chao Phraya nears completion
Here's an article from 2012 detailing who is building the tunnels and with what. It seems there will be two Blue Line tunnels and the second has already started as well. Pete
http://www.tunneltalk.com/TBM-Recorder- ... ension.php

http://www.tunneltalk.com/TBM-Recorder- ... ension.php
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Re: River tunnel under the Chao Phraya nears completion
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I wonder how long after this tunnel opens, stalls start to appear, selling all sorts of junk to those passing by in the trains?
I give it a week.

I wonder how long after this tunnel opens, stalls start to appear, selling all sorts of junk to those passing by in the trains?
I give it a week.

I've lost my mind and I am making no effort to find it.