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How to go to Thailand
Transportation
Flying is the most convenient mode of transportation for most
visitors travelling 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
neighbouring 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.
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. The
country'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.
International flights information
(662) 535-1254 (departures)
(662) 535-1301 (arrivals)
Those travelling from neighbouring countries may enter Thailand via
road, rail, ships, or ferries.
Getting Around
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.
The domestic terminal is located at the southern end of the
Bangkok International Airport. Normally, 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.
Domestic flights Information
(662) 535-1192 (departures)
(662) 535-1253 (arrivals)
Reservation / Ticket
|
Airline |
Telephone |
| Angel Air |
(662) 937-8908 |
| Bangkok Airways |
(662) 265-5555 |
| PB Air |
(662) 261-0220-5 |
| Thai Airways |
(662) 628-2000 |
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:
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.
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,
travelling 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
Source:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
