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Getting There By Rail The State Railways of Thailand (tel: (02) 225 0300; website: www.srt.motc.go.th) operates four lines, all terminating in Bangkok. They run trains with air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned carriages. The main station in Bangkok is Hualampong on Rama IV Road (tel: (02) 223 3762 or 224 7788, advance bookings) and this serves most of the long-distance routes. Facilities at the station include cafés, bureau de change, ATM, left-luggage, post office and hotel reservation service. It is advisable to book tickets for long-distance trains in advance. Noi station across the river in Thonburi (tel: (02) 411 3102) serves Kanchanaburi and a few destinations to the south so visitors should check which station to depart from. Rail services: The four lines run from Chiang Mai in the north, Nong Khai in the northeast, Pattaya in the east and from Surat Thani and Butterworth (Malaysia) in the south. Direct trains take from 3 hours 45 minutes to Pattaya; 11 hours to Chiang Mai and 22 hours 35 minutes to Butterworth. A special Thailand Rail Pass is available for B3000, which includes unlimited travel in second or third class within Thailand and is valid for 20 days. Transport to the city: Each station is served by numerous buses to the city. The National Stadium Skytrain station is relatively close. |
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