Intro - Thailand Railways
 Travel by train in Thailand carries with it a certain romanticism. The clatter, bumps, and jumps of the train wheels rolling over the uneven tracks. The roar of the wind rushing by the speeding train. The blaring, distorted announcements as the train rolls into the stations. The carefree feeling of sitting by the window and watching the scenery go by.
Altogether it's the image of what travel is supposed to be about--just relax and enjoy the trip. Just like in movies from the 40's and 50's. Train travel was the main way to get around and you could always strike up an interesting conversation or exchange travel stories with a new acquaintance. Train travel in Thailand is a real Thai experience, and it gives you the chance to meet local people, see how they travel, learn something about their lives, and practice your Thai Language skills.
TRAIN vs. BUS or AIR
Road travel (bus) is so well organized and promoted in Thailand, that many people simply overlook the advantages train travel and hop on busses or planes. This is a mistake. Train travel is the best form of public transport in Thailand. More…
WHERE CAN I GO BY TRAIN IN THAILAND?
Thailand has one of the best meter-gauge rail systems in the world, along with India and Malaysia. Thailand has a very good inter-province connecting railway system and there are train services to all the regions (Northern, Northeastern, Eastern, Central, and Southern). More…
HOW COMFORTABLE ARE TRAINS IN THAILAND?
Train travel in Thailand is comfortable, safe, and relaxing, but this depends a lot on both the passenger's needs and the class of travel. It's very hard to find a train which has all the classes, but most trains seem to have at least 2 classes on them. More…
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO BOOK TRAIN TICKETS IN THAILAND?
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is very well-organized and has made it easy for people to find train information (routes and schedules) and book tickets either at stations, online, or by telephone. There is usually a few SRT Staff at stations and on telephone services who speak English and can help potential passengers. More
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