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International and Domestic Travel
Flying is the most
convenient mode of transportation for most visitors traveling to Thailand.
Domestic flights are also easy and convenient, cutting down on journey time.
A number of domestic
carriers service a majority of large provincial cities dotting generously
across the country. Travel to neighboring countries is cheaper when booked
within Thailand. Train services connect Bangkok to all regions of the country
at reasonable prices. A regular rail service also runs between Bangkok and
Singapore via Malaysia. Long distance coaches, both air-conditioned and
open-aired, connect all major cities.
At the local level, diverse forms of transportation are provided: provincial buses, city buses, songthaews, tuk-tuks, rickshaws, boats, and even rental cars
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International
Travel
Air
: With Bangkok serving as the international travel hub of
SE Asia, the capital serves as the landing port for numerous international
airlines, most with direct flights from their destinations. Some chartered
and regional flights may land at one of the other international airports
within Thailand, consisting of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Phuket,
and Ubon Ratchatani. Thecountry's national airline is Thai Airways. Airport
departure taxes for international departures costs 500 baht/person. The
check-in counters open 2 hours and close half an hour prior departure time.
Flights Information
(662) 132 0000
Those traveling from neighboring countries may enter
Thailand via road, rail, ships, or ferries.
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Domestic Travel
Domestic travel during public holidays and on weekends, particularly
to popular destinations, should be booked well in advance for all modes
of transportation. Booking is particularly difficult during the Songkran
Holiday and New Year's Holiday.
Air
: Local carriers Thai Airways(TG) and Bangkok Airways (PG)
fly to most major provincial airports beyond 250 km distance from Bangkok.
Thai Airways' 2 most popular routes are Chiang Mai and Phuket. Services
to Koh Samui and Sukhothai are only provided by Bangkok Airways. Other smaller
local carriers include Angel Air (mainly servicing Phuket) and PB Air which
flies to fewer destinations. Air Andaman services is limited to the Southern
cities only.
Check-ins for domestic flight is one hour prior to departure
time and closes half an hour before flight time. Departure tax has already
been added to your ticket fare.
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Airline |
Telephone
Number |
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(662) 265-5555 |
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(662) 900-9955 |
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(662) 261-0220-5 |
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(662) 628-2000 |
* Recommend by most of customers
Tickets can be purchased
through travel agencies (cheaper for international flights, same for domestic
flights) or by booking with the airlines themselves, either via phone, internet,
or e-ticketing kiosks (Thai Airways only).
Buses
: Inter-city bus services offer a fast means of transport to all
corners of the country. Air-conditioned buses service many provincial areas and
bookings for both regular and tour coaches (private companies) can be made through
major hotels and travel agents, or at the following bus terminals:
Terminal |
Address
and Telephone |
| Northern Bus Terminal |
Kampaengphet 2 Rd, Bangkok Tel: 0-2936-2852-66
ext. 614 0-2936-3670 |
Eastern Bus Terminal |
Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok. Tel: 0-2391-6846,
0-2391-2504 |
Northeastern Bus Terminal |
Kampaengphet 2 Rd, Bangkok Tel: 0-2936-2852-66
ext.605 0-2936-0657 |
Southern Bus Terminal |
Boromratchchonnani Rd, Bangkok Tel: 0-2435-1200,
0-2435-1199 |
Central Bus Terminal |
Kampaengphet 2 Rd, Bangkok Tel: 0-2936-2841-8
ext.311 0-2537-8055 |
The government
bus company, called Bor Kor Sor (BKS), provides the cheapest mode for getting
around Thailand. Being frequent and reliable, no advance booking is necessary.
Both air-conditioned ones and open-aired ones stop almost everywhere along their
route, with the latter being the cheapest and slowest.
Advices for tourists
regarding travelling on the state buses.
- Buy the bus ticket
at the state bus terminal which has this symbol.
- Remember plate number, coach's
number and keep the tickets with you in case you have problem.
- Keep your valuables safety all
the travelling programmes such as credit cards, traveler's checks and passport.
- For emergency or you need assistance,
inform the nearest police officer or call Tourist Police (Hot Line : 1155)
immediately.
- Please check your belongings
before getting off the bus.
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Trains
: The State Railway of Thailand runs an
efficient rail service linking Bangkok (Hua Lam Phong is the central train
station) to the rest of the country at very reasonable prices for express,
fast and ordinary trains. Limited western and southern routes out of Bangkok
also operate from the Thon Buri Station, traveling to destinations as
far as Kanchanaburi province in the west and Chumporn province in southern
Thailand.
On
express trains, sleepers are available in three classes:
first and second class (air-conditioned), and second class (non air-conditioned,
but with fans).
Advance
tickets are available at all principal stations or the Bangkok Railway
Advance Booking Office at Tel : 0-2220-4444
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Referral Thanks:
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