angsta Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 without actually visiting the train station. Is this possible and if so how?Thanks, angsta:: ps I want to go south on a Thursday night to Surat or Chumpon. What are the chances of getting a bed (air-con or fan) if I just turned up in the late afternoon? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I guess you are out of luck with online bookingLooking here http://www.thairailticket.com/esrt/?language=1it says: Online booking is still unavailable. And from here http://www.thaizer.com/travel-in-thailand/how-to-buy-thailand-train-tickets-online/ it says Update February, 2013:State Railway of Thailand temporarily suspended the online booking service in mid-January 2013. It is hoped that the service will resume, but at the moment it is unclear if/when online ticketing will be available again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 You can go to any train station to buy your tickets. You don't have to go to Hua Lapong to do it. There are also some travel agents that will get them for you for a fee. If you seriously want a sleeper birth I suggest you buy your ticket in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 If you want 1st class sleep ,ya might want to go around A month in advance.That was A few years ago.It might be longer now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejones23 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 You can buy train tickets at some travel agents. SI Travel on Pan Road (about 100-200 meters from Silom Road on right hand side) sell train tickets and don't charge a booking fee. Pan Road is where the popular Hindi Temple is. Nearest BTS is Surasak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phinick Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 This past September I booked a sleeper from BKK to Ubon, and 5 days later, booked a sleeper from Ubon to Ayutthaya. In both cases I purchased the ticket at the station around noon, and left that evening. Maybe it was just dumb luck, but never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchClark Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Travel Agency at Hua Lamphong Station. I have used them numerous times: V C Travel & Tour Tel: 0-2613-6725 and 6726 Email: [email protected] MOD, if posting this is against forum rules then my apology. I will understand if you delete it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchClark Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 You can often book same day to Surat Thani but you may get stuck with UPPER bunk. Would suggest LOWER is much better option. Also, 2nd Class Air-Con is better than paying First Class since you get some air circulation in 2nd and none in 1st. I only suggest this in case you are new at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRight Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Oh my god don't get an upper bunk no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naroge Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 You can call the number on the SRT website and book your ticket. They speak good English. Then you need to pay and pick up the ticket, at any station, within 24 hours. Works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublin01 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 You can call the number on the SRT website and book your ticket. They speak good English. Then you need to pay and pick up the ticket, at any station, within 24 hours. Works very well. I have had same experirnce as Naroge , Great Service and excellent english skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchClark Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 You can call the number on the SRT website and book your ticket. They speak good English. Then you need to pay and pick up the ticket, at any station, within 24 hours. Works very well. You mean this one: 1690 Press 9 for English Press 9 for State Railway Only disadvantage to this one compared to the travel agent above is you can pay credit card and reserve good bunk days in advance with travel agent. Otherwise, this option is a good one. Also, if you are traveling at holiday, the state railway may no longer have tickets but the travel agents will because they buy a block of them. But this was a great suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfill Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Why is it such a big problem to go to Hua Lumpung? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiorW Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 thailandtrainticket.com I used it once. Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyflower Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I do the CM-B'kok - B'kok -Butterworth and return every year. I have to do the CM-B part well in advance (at least a month) because much of the train is already taken for tour groups. In CM you can go to any tourist agency and they will do it for you at a price. Usually it is 100 Baht for each ticket - but may have gone up. I do it myself with a red taxi now. Very much cheaper. By the way, now you must take some ID with you. If it is a passport, info will be printed on your ticket. Won't give you a ticket without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejones23 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Why is it such a big problem to go to Hua Lumpung? Because it's a waste of time if you can buy from a travel agent within walking distance of where you live or are staying. Most people don't want to waste their time. They have better things to do than travel to buy train tickets. Maybe you live nearby or don't have anything better to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejones23 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 thailandtrainticket.com I used it once. Very good. You can't buy train tickets on that site any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiorW Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 thailandtrainticket.com I used it once. Very good. You can't buy train tickets on that site any longer. I remember contacting them through email a year ago. When did they tell you they can't book anymore? Sent from my G2S using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naroge Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 You can call the number on the SRT website and book your ticket. They speak good English. Then you need to pay and pick up the ticket, at any station, within 24 hours. Works very well. You mean this one: 1690 Press 9 for English Press 9 for State Railway Only disadvantage to this one compared to the travel agent above is you can pay credit card and reserve good bunk days in advance with travel agent. Otherwise, this option is a good one. Also, if you are traveling at holiday, the state railway may no longer have tickets but the travel agents will because they buy a block of them. But this was a great suggestion. I paid with credit card when I picked up my ticket at the station, and booking was done a few weeks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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