About the Conference
Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, boasts a resilient domestic market and an expanding middle class, with a nominal GDP nearing USD 500 billion. As the nation moves forward with ambitious infrastructure goals, urban rail is emerging as a central pillar of development. With targeted investments focused on enhancing both national mobility and cross-border connectivity, Thailand is actively constructing a high-efficiency rail system to foster economic advancement and integrate more deeply with the wider ASEAN region.
Among the major initiatives driving this transformation are the Bangkok Mass Transit System expansions and high-speed rail lines connecting vital economic centres such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) rail project stands out as a catalyst for growth, with its high-speed connection between Bangkok and three major airports—Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, and U-Tapao—showcasing Thailand's commitment to integrated, multi-modal transportation solutions. These projects are designed not only to reduce travel times and improve urban mobility but also to strengthen trade, tourism and regional collaboration.
With these advancements, Thailand is well on its way to becoming a leading transport hub in Southeast Asia. Be part of the pivotal event — the 4th Edition of Thailand Rail, scheduled for 22nd & 23rd of March 2027 in Bangkok. It will serve as a premier platform for industry leaders, government officials, technology innovators and investors to engage in meaningful dialogue, explore collaborative ventures and shape the next chapter of Thailand’s passenger rail evolution.
Highlights of the Conference
- Rail Development in ASEAN Region
- Thailand’s Rail Transport Push
- Role of Technology in Railway Sector
- Land Transport Master Plan – Singapore
- Philippines DOTr Vision 2030
Past Speakers
Mr. Umesh Pandey
Thailand Trade Representative
Royal Thai Government – Thailand
Mr. Ruengdej Mangkorndejsakul
Director (Strategic and Planning Division) - Department of Rail Transport (DRT)
Ministry of Transport – Thailand
Dr. Athaphon Kawprasert
Deputy Chief - Special Project & Construction Department
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) – Thailand
Ms. Nur Syazwina Roslin
Deputy Vice President - Marketing Management
EXPRESS RAIL LINK SDN BHD - Malaysia
Ms. Mega Tarigan
Director - Operation and Maintenance
PT MRT Jakarta - Indonesia
Ir. Yomil Ravianda S.T., M.Sc., MBA., IPM., Asean Eng.
Regional Manager for Railway Systems, Jakarta Greater Area & Overseas
PT. Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk. - Indonesia
Mr. Moses Sitio
Infrastructure Operation Facility Department Head
Light Rail Transit (LRT) Jakarta – Indonesia
Lt. Col. Tongkarn Kaewchalermtong
President
ITS Thailand - Thailand
Adj. Prof. Dr. Andrea Giuricin
Chief Executive Officer
TRA Consulting – Italy
Mr. Joachim Heinzelmann
Managing Director
Diehl Rail India Pvt. Ltd. - India
Dr. Pirata Phakdeesattayaphong
Partner
PwC - Thailand
Mr. Subrata Barman
Senior Operations Officer
International Finance Corporation (IFC) – Thailand
Mr. Edouard Ducamp
Regional Director
WW+P - China
Ms. Farahaiza Amin
General Manager - Corporate Strategy
Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) - Malaysia
Mr. Sawang Srisom
Chairperson
Transportation for All (T4A) - Thailand
Mr. Bassam Mansour
Project Director
HSS Engineers Bhd - Malaysia
Dr. Sujin Suwanakijboriharn
Director and Advisor
Forward Engineering Consultants Ltd. - Thailand
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pornsak Srisungsitthisunti
Assistant Professor
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok – Thailand
Dr. Tin Chaingam
Railway E&M Specialist
PMC Consortium - Thailand
Dr. Ekkarut Viyanit
Deputy Executive Director, Research & Development in Design & Manufacturing for Materials Technology
The National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) - Thailand
Past Associate Partner
Past Supporting Partners
Venue
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok
2 Charoen Krung Road Soi 30 (Captain Bush Lane), Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
Tel.: +66 2 266 0123
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