Trains
Managed by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), the rail network consists of four main lines and a few branch lines, and is comfortable and reasonably fast. Fares depend on the class of seat, whether or not you want air conditioning, and on the speed of the train. Hard wooden third-class seats cost about the same as an ordinary bus (Bangkok-Chiang Mai B151); in second class you can choose between reclining seats or berths on long journeys (Bangkok-Chiang Mai B321/421); and in first class (B1193) you automatically get a private two-person air-conditioned compartment. All long-distance trains have dining cars. The speed supplements are as follows: Special Express (B70 extra), Express (B50), Special Diesel Railcars (B50) and Rapid (B30), and you always pay extra for berths. Advance booking of at least one day is strongly recommended for second-class and first-class seats on all lengthy journeys, and for sleepers needs to be done as far in advance as possible. It should be possible to make bookings at the station in any major town. The SRT publishes two clear and fairly accurate free timetables in English; the best place to get hold of them is over the counter at Bangkok's Hualamphong Station.
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