Don't miss these 12 popular train trips

Don't miss these 12 popular train trips

     Traveling by train is another popular way of travel for both Thai and foreign tourists because certain routes and stations are tourist attractions, photo spots, or have  a variety of local dishes. This makes traveling more fascinating and opens up new experiences.

The State Railway of Thailand recommends 12 popular train routes that should not be missed:

1. On the Eastern Railway (Ban Phlu Luang), there is a special excursion train, No. 997 / 998 Bangkok - Ban Phlu Ta Luang, 2nd Class, departing at 6:45 a.m., available only on Saturdays and Sundays;

2. The Northeastern Railway (Nong Khai) has a special express train known as “Isan Mankha,” No. 25 / 26, Bangkok - Nong Khai, 1st and 2nd classes;

3. The Northeastern Railway (Nong Khai) has a "diesel rail” express train, 75 / 76 Bangkok - Nong Khai, 2nd Class and air-conditioned;

4. On the Northeastern Railway (Ubon Ratchathani), there is a special express train, “Esan Watthana,” No. 23 / 24 Bangkok - Ubon Ratchathani, 1st and 2nd classes;

5. The Northeastern Railway (Ubon Ratchathani) has a special express train, No. 67 / 68 Bangkok - Ubon Ratchathani, 1st and 2nd classes;

6. The Southern Railway has a special express train, called "Thaksinarat," No. 31 / 32 Bangkok - Hat Yai Junction, 1st and 2nd classes;

7. The Southern Railway also has a special express train, No. 37 / 38 Bangkok - Su-ngai Kolok, 1st and 2nd classes;

8. On the Southern Railway, there is a special express train, No. 83 / 84 Bangkok - Trang, 1st and 2nd classes;
9. The Southern Railway operates a special express train, No. 85 / 86 Bangkok - Nakhon Si Thammarat, 1st and 2nd classes.

10. On the Northern Railway, there is a special express train, "Utra Withi," No. 9 / 10 Bangkok - Chiang Mai, 1st and 2nd classes (departing from Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal);

11. The Northern Railway has a special express train, No. 13 / 14 Bangkok - Chiang Mai (departing from Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal);

12. The Northern Railway operates a "diesel rail” express train, No. 7 / 8, Bangkok - Chiang Mai, 1st and 2nd classes (departing from Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal).