Travel within Thailand: Thai
Airways International (THAI) operates a wide domestic network with daily flights
linking virtually all major towns with Bangkok. Ground transportation is extremely
comprehensive and comparatively inexpensive. There are convenient rail connections
with the North, Northeast and South, while air conditioned coach and government
bus services are operated from Bangkok to all town throughout the country. Rental
cars are also readily available.
For more information
contact :
Flight Timetable : 1566
Thai Airway International
- Domestics : Bangkok Office Tel (02) 280-0060, Don Muang Office Tel (02)
535-2081-2
Bangkok Airways : Tel (02) 229-3456
Cars:
Thailand is an outstanding country to tour with rented transport. Traffic
is moderate and manageable, except in Bangkok. Highways are in good condition,
and directional signs are often in English. Less expensive rentals are available
from local agencies, but make sure to check the condition of the car thoroughly
before handing over your money. An international driver's license is required,
and insurance is mandatory to be able to drive in Thailand.
Trains:
An efficient rail system links major northern and northeastern towns with
the Bangkok. A southern route permits the visitor to travel by train into Malaysia
and Singapore. Domestic express trains include first, second, and third- class
cars. Slower trains may have only third-class seats. For four major regions northern,
northeastern, southern and eastern can be traveled by train from Bangkok Railway
Station (Hualumpong).
For more information regarding railway schedules, contact:
Bangkok Railway Station; Tel: (02) 225-0300, 223-0341-8, 223-7461
Buses:
Bus transport in Thailand is fast, clean and reasonably comfortable for shorter
journeys. Most buses provide reclining airline-style seats and video movies. Both
air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned buses are available on major routes. The
cheapest are the ordinary coaches operated by the government bus company called
Bor Kor Sor. Air-conditioned buses operated by independent companies are usually
30 to 70% more expensive, but complimentary meals and transportation from your
hotel to the bus terminals are often included.
Bangkok's
Northern Bus Terminal; Phahonyothin Road Tel (02) 936-3659-60
Bangkok's
Northeastern Bus Terminal; Phahonyothin Road Tel (02) 936-2852-66 ext. 611
Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal; Pinklao-Nahkon Chaisri Road Tel (02) 434-5558,
435-1190, 435-1200
Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal; Sukhumwit Road
Tel (02) 391-8097, 391-9829, 392-9227
