The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) rolled out a game-changing 90-day advance booking service for CNR express trains on key routes, just in time for the upcoming Songkran festivities.

 

This initiative, set to kick off tomorrow, January 12, aims to alleviate the surge in travel demand during the Thai New Year celebrations. Kicking off with Songkran, the service allows eager travellers to snag advance tickets for eight return services on CNR express trains plying the Northern, Northeastern, and Southern Lines.

 

Among these offerings are two return services on the Northern Line, linking the bustling city of Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat) with the enchanting Chiang Mai and vice versa. The Northeastern Line boasts four return services connecting Bangkok with Ubon Ratchathanni and Nong Khai. Meanwhile, on the Southern Line, the service encompasses two return trips between Bangkok and the vibrant Hat Yai.

As of tomorrow at 8.30am, tickets for these expedited services can be secured through the user-friendly D-Ticket mobile app, the official website, or conveniently at ticket booths across SRT stations nationwide, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

Photo courtesy of Coconuts

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-12

 

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Several years back we travelled by train in daytime from Bangkok to Surat Thani to go Koh Samui.. It took a whole day to reach Surat and we were happy we could take the last ferry.. All because the train stopped at every hollow tree that seems to have a station.  But what to expect from railways built in the 19th century and never upgraded, maintained, renewed?? Now promoting the train is a bit too early.. Make a decent infrastructure and than promote the travels instead of accepting bookings and never know if the train will arrive in time or arrive at all 

This is great but only if you are doing long distance I’m guessing? Still baffles me why you can’t book short distance in advance. Recently had to book CM to Phitsanulok just so we could get off at Den Chai, which is only available 2 hrs before train leaves apparently 

Are there any trains to Khon Kaen?  The bus is long & tedious.

On 1/13/2024 at 8:23 AM, mikebell said:

Are there any trains to Khon Kaen?  The bus is long & tedious.

Yes, it's on the line through to Udon and Nong Khai

Edited January 15, 20242 yr by jacko45k

57 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Yes, it's on the line through to Udon and Nong Khai

Thank you.  I'll check it out.