Nakhon Ratchasima (AKA Korat) is the gateway city to the Isaan region of Thailand. Depending on which list you read, Korat is either the biggest city in Thailand after greater Bangkok, or in the top 5. Either way, it’s about the same size as Chiang Mai. Seeing Korat on the map I couldn’t help but […]
Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville by train
The railway line from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville was reopened for passenger services in 2016 after 14 years of being out of action. I’ve been to Phnom Penh numerous times and I have always admired the old train station, hoping that one day that train services would resume. If you want to ride the only […]
Ho Chi Minh City Metro Map: unofficial map of proposed metro lines
A map of the proposed HCMC Metro. 6 metro lines, 1 light rail, and 2 monorails will make up this new Ho Chi Minh City transit system. Edit: I made this map in 2017, before there was a released metro map. The HCMC Metro opened in December 2024, and a revised map is shown at […]
Map of current and proposed railways in Southeast Asia
A map showing current railways in Southeast Asia along with every proposed railway. Current and proposed railways of Southeast Asia – every line mapped In 2016 I compiled every current and proposed railway in Southeast Asia and created the Future Southeast Asia Railway Map, which depicted all current and proposed railways as a subway map. […]
Subway Map of Southeast Asia Railways
A map of current and proposed railways in Southeast Asia styled as a subway map. What would Southeast Asia look like if it had a fully functioning railway network? I have thought about this many times, usually while on a bus ride from hell (Huay Xai to Luang Prabang springs to mind). I envision it […]
Riding the Bamboo Railway in Battambang, Cambodia
A review of the bamboo railway in Battambang before the line was renovated and put back into use for passenger trains. [Edit: There are now passenger trains between Battambang and Phnom Penh, but the bamboo railway is still operating. There is also a new bamboo tourist train. Here is a comparison of the original and […]
Maeklong market railway, Thailand – The train that goes through a market
One of the more interesting train journeys in Southeast Asia I’ve had is riding through the Maeklong market railway in Thailand. Even if you’ve never heard of the town, you’ve probably seen a youtube video of a train going through a tightly-packed market, where market stalls are set up on the rails. The train barely […]
