Is there a train system in Thailand?
The railway network of Thailand is managed and operated by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and has a route length of 4,346 km (2,700 mi). 151 km (94 mi) or 3.47% of all the routes are electrified.
Are sleeper trains in Thailand safe?
If you are travelling in Thailand the train system can be a cost-effective way to get around the country. The service is generally decent and safe, but the trains are slow.
Can you smoke on the train in Thailand?
The law bans smoking on on platforms and on trains, as well as banning the sale of cigarettes on trains, with a maximum penalty of 5,000 baht. The law also imposes a maximum fine of 50,000 baht for failing to display no-smoking signs in areas designated as no-smoking zones as required under the law.
Which train journey in Thailand has the best scenery?
Out of all the trains journeys you take in Thailand, the trip from Bangkok up to Chiang Mai has the best scenery, although the first parts of the journey to Ubon Ratchathani are also very beautiful. The train journey to Surat Thani is the second most popular Thailand train journey with foreign visitors.
Which trains in Thailand have a restaurant car?
All the most important trains have a restaurant car, including trains 9, 10, 13, 14 Bangkok-Chiang Mai, trains 35 & 36 Bangkok-Hat Yai, trains 84 & 85 Bangkok-Surat Thani, trains 69 & 70 Bangkok-Nong Khai. Some restaurant cars are air-conditioned like the one shown below, some are non-air-con.
Is there a 3rd class train in Thailand?
A 3rd class train runs Monday-Fridays, comfortable enough, cheap, no reservation is necessary, just turn up, buy a ticket and hop on, see the 3rd class photos here . However, at weekends State Railways of Thailand run an air-conditioned Special Express railcar, with 2nd class reserved seats.
What is the Northern line in Thailand?
It can help to know that the Northern Line means the line to Chiang Mai, the Southern Line means the line south to Surat Thani and Hat Yai, also the line to Kanchanaburi & the River Kwai. To buy tickets online see here. Free download: Timetable & train guide for Thailand. ..