July 5th, 2011
Chiang Mai To Bangkok Train Tickets
How to organize train ride in Bangkok early?
From what I read to buy train tickets in Bangkok to go anywhere you have to buy at least several days if not weeks in advance and pick up the ticket the next day. How am I supposed to do this if I am living in California? I can take the train to Surat Thani and Chiang Mai. Not sure what my plans are yet. Others have suggested that a travel agency. Personally, I do not trust them but may have to go with one. Thanks guys for all your help. Gavin does not have to pick up the ticket in person the next day after asking the ticket? The website seems confusing: http://www.railway.co.th/English/Car_BNS.asp a look at this table of rates for the second class wagon (the only one w / o A / C) shows BHT 508 for a way from Bangkok to Surat Thani. Is this the man who was talking about?
Use a travel agent, do not waste time going to the train station Hualamphong of your ticket. I've never had a problem with a travel agency. It will cost a bit more but worth it. Get a sleeper and make sure your berth is not close to the fourth bathroom. Tickets for trains leaving the same day or the next can be purchased at the counters on the screen in red / orange / green. The Office of advance bookings, is to the right of the platforms as you walk towards them and is organized very well. You can select your seat / berth of a train plan, and credit card payments are accepted.
Thailand train journey Phitsanulok to Chiang Mai.