Thai Train Guide

And we have a winner during my short stop in Sisaket! Don’t forget to come up and say hello if you spot me on my travels.

🚉 FREE GIVEAWAY! If you see me on any train or at any station on Saturday 23 May 2026, then come up to me and say, “I follow you on @ThaiTrainGuide”. The first five people to do so will win an exclusive Royal Blossom keychain. Good luck! #Thailand

@utachan00 LOL. This is Thailand. Other than the CNR train there are no announcements.

@ThaiTrainGuide At stations where trains stop for such a long time, are passengers informed of this via an onboard announcement?

Food Stop at Nakhon Ratchasima Station. On many trains, food vendors come onboard to sell food and drinks to passengers during the journey. But on special express trains like the CNR sleepers and the Daewoo day trains, they are not allowed onboard. This video was shot at Nakhon Ratchasima Station. Here, vendors wait for the arrival of Special Express No. 21 (Bangkok - Ubon Ratchasima), which always stops for ten minutes whether it is on time or delayed. Passengers are free to get off onto the platform to either use the bathroom or buy food and drinks from the vendors waiting there. I don’t think there are many trains or stations in Thailand that do this. Two popular ones, though, are Thung Song Junction and Hat Yai Junction, where trains stop for 10–20 minutes. Enough time to stretch your legs and buy some food. Do you know of any other stations like this? #ThaiTrainGuide #TrainFood #Thailand

Special Express No. 22 passing Ban Niam Station. This is an express daytime service operated by a three-car air-conditioned Daewoo diesel railcar, running from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal). The train features comfortable reclining seats that face the direction of travel, generous legroom, drop-down tables, and curtains to block strong sunlight, making it one of the most comfortable daytime options and the fastest train on this route. Luggage can be stored on overhead racks, with additional space for larger suitcases at one end of each carriage. There is no onboard catering; staff may be able to arrange for meals to be brought onboard, but this is not guaranteed, so passengers are advised to bring their own food, snacks, and drinks. Power outlets are extremely limited, so bringing a power bank is advisable. Advance booking is highly recommended, especially on weekends and public holidays. The reverse journey to Ubon Ratchathani operates as Special Express No. 21. 🚂 Special Express No. 22 Timetable | Thai Tracks thaitracks.com/timetable/trai… #ThaiTrainGuide #ThaiTracks #Thailand

🚂 These are my train moves for today. I will be spending 18 hours and 17 minutes on four different trains. Total distance will be 1,134 kilometers. I will be back home exactly 24 hours later. I will be writing reviews of Special Express No. 21, Special Express No. 24, the new online Train Food Order service, and also reviews of Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani stations. At those stations I will be checking out facilities and also local transport options. #ThaiTrainGuide #Thailand

@AndyBTravels Good enough. Reclining seats, air-conditioning, curtains on the windows, western style toilets etc. But I prefer 3rd Class with open windows. As soon as my food is delivered, I will be switching to a local train.

@ThaiTrainGuide Enjoy the ride! How are those trains for such a long journey?

Good morning from Krung Thep Aphiwat Station. Today I’m taking Special Express No. 21 (Bangkok - Ubon Ratchathani). This route has recently launched an online food ordering service for passengers. So I’m checking it out today. I will return tonight on the sleeper train.

This is my order on Special Express Train No. 21, Car 2, Seat 61 includes: 1. Drinking Water, 600 ml From: Beverage Shop Price: 10 Baht Status: Preparing 2. Pork Meatballs + Beef Meatballs + Red Pork Sausage From: Aunt Nee’s Meatball Shop Price: 40 Baht Status: Preparing 3. Fried Chicken Rice From: Khao Man Gai Shop, Chum Num Thai Price: 60 Baht Status: Preparing Total: 110 Baht

These are the shops in Buriram that deliver to the train: 1. Khao Man Gai Shop, Chum Num Thai 2. Beverage Shop 3. Aunt Nee’s Meatball Shop 4. Aunt Nid’s Meatball Shop 5. Chum Phae Restaurant

🚂🍜 Passengers travelling on Special Express Trains No. 21 and 22 (Bangkok–Ubon Ratchathani) can now order meals directly to their seats through the “Buriram Station Food” platform, a service being promoted by the Ubon Ratchathani Train Operations Division of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). Each carriage has a poster promoting the service with a QR code to scan. This takes you to a Google Form, which you can see in the video clip. The first thing to note is that everything is in Thai and you can only pay using a Thai banking app that supports QR code payments. I contacted Ubon Ratchathani Station through the LINE app and they said, “We are currently developing an English version to include more features.” On the first page, there is a dropdown menu for five different shops: Chicken on Rice Shop, Chum Num Thai Beverage Shop Aunt Nee’s Meatball Shop Aunt Nid’s Meatball Shop Chum Phae Restaurant (made-to-order) In the video, I select each shop one at a time. There are pictures of the food, so it is possible for non-readers to choose what they want. However, when it comes to ordering the food, the fields are only in Thai. For this review, I ordered three items. The first was chicken on rice from the first shop. Like any online service, you choose how many you want of each item and then click the blue button at the bottom for the order summary. On the next page, you will see the items you ordered from that particular shop. You then have to enter your train number (only Special Express No. 21/22 are available at the moment), carriage number and seat number. The next field is “delivery station”, which is fixed as Buriram Station. This is where the food is brought onboard. You then enter your phone number, and the final field is for notes such as “not spicy”. You then hit the confirm order button. The next page is for payment. They give you a QR code to scan with your banking app. Obviously, I couldn’t do that as I was using my phone to place the order. But luckily my banking app allows me to take a screenshot of the QR code and then upload it to make the payment. Once paid, they ask you to upload the pay slip. On the last page, you are given an order number. Something that is a little annoying is that you have to place separate orders and make separate payments for each shop. For this review, I ordered from three different shops and so had to pay three different times. This is because each shop operates independently. Once you have finished ordering, you can review your order by entering your train number, carriage number and seat number, or by entering your phone number. This then lists everything you have paid for as well as anything you selected but haven’t yet paid for. There is also a handy button to go and complete the payment. Now that I have finished ordering, my meal should be delivered to my seat at Buriram Station. We should arrive there at 11:34 a.m. For those travelling the other way towards Bangkok, the train reaches Buriram at 5:15 p.m. I will post again later once I have my meal! #ThaiRailways #SRT #StateRailwayOfThailand #ThaiTrainGuide #TrainTravel #ThailandByTrain #RailTravel #RailTourism #Buriram #BuriramStation #ThaiFood #TrainFood #FoodDelivery

🚉 FREE GIVEAWAY! These are my planned train moves for tomorrow, Saturday 23rd May 2026. If you see me at any of these stations or on any of these trains then come up to me and say, “I follow you on Thai Train Guide”. The first five people to do so will win a special prize.

🛑 Stay Alert at Rail Crossings, Never Stop on Yellow Box Markings The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is urging all road users to pay close attention to road markings at railway crossings to help prevent accidents and reduce traffic congestion. 🟨 What is the Yellow Diagonal Keep Clear Box? This yellow crisscross box means vehicles are strictly prohibited from stopping or parking inside the marked area. The purpose is simple. It keeps the railway crossing clear so trains can pass safely. It also prevents vehicles from getting trapped on the tracks when traffic slows down. Drivers should always make sure there is enough space ahead before crossing the tracks. 🚫 One key rule remains critical at railway crossings. Never stop on the yellow box marking. Keeping the crossing clear protects both you and everyone around you. Drive safely. Respect traffic signs. Via: @PR_SRT #ThaiTrainGuide #ThaiTracks #ThailandByRail #RailTourism #ThaiTrans #Thailand #SRT #RailwaySafety #RoadSafety #TrafficRules #LevelCrossing #SafeDriving

Free Parking at SRT Stations State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is offering free parking for long-distance train and Red Line passengers at stations nationwide from today until 22 June 2026. At Krung Thep Aphiwat Station, passengers can park in the underground car park and show a return ticket with their parking card at one of five information points. These are at Gates 1, 4, 10, 13, and in front of the first-floor passenger lounge. At other stations, passengers should contact station staff to use the free parking service. Via @PR_SRT #ThaiTrainGuide #ThaiTracks #ThailandByRail #RailTourism #ThaiTrans #Thailand #SRT #KrungThepAphiwat #RedLine #TrainTravel #EnergySaving

SRT Adds Prayer Carriages on Southern Line Trains The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will introduce special prayer carriages on southern line trains from 22 May 2026 to support Muslim passengers travelling during Eid al-Adha. The modified third class coaches include separate prayer rooms for men and women, plus ablution areas. The service will operate on Rapid Trains 171/172 between Krung Thep Aphiwat Station and Sungai Kolok, and Rapid Trains 169/170 between Krung Thep Aphiwat Station and Yala. SRT has also increased security and added extra coaches on some southern services to ease holiday crowding. Via @PR_SRT #ThaiTrainGuide #ThaiTracks #ThailandByRail #RailTourism #ThaiTrans #Thailand #SRT #EidAlAdha

SRT Steps Up Drug Testing, Two Staff Removed From Safety Duties State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has continued proactive drug testing for staff involved in train safety, following tighter safety measures after the accident at the Asok-Din Daeng level crossing. On May 19, 2026, SRT tested 157 staff. No positive results were found. On May 20, 2026, another 141 staff were tested. Two returned positive results. SRT ordered both staff members to stop all safety-related duties at once. They will now go through medical confirmation tests, an internal fact-finding process, disciplinary procedures, and screening for treatment under public health guidelines. Acting SRT Governor Anan Phonimdang said the checks will continue nationwide. He said SRT will not compromise on public safety. SRT is also preparing to strengthen its “drug-free organisation” policy for safety-related units, with stricter work standards to reduce risks to passengers and the public. #ThaiTrainGuide #ThaiTracks #ThailandByRail #RailTourism #ThaiTrans #Thailand #SRT #RailSafety #DrugFreeRailway #TrainSafety #ThailandRailways

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🚆 Tomorrow we launch the very first video on the new Asian Train Guide YouTube channel! Asian Train Guide is a collaboration between @NonstopEurotrip and @ThaiTrainGuide, created for people who love railway journeys, rail history, and discovering Asia by train. Our debut episode is “Thailand’s Death Railway: The Ultimate Guide” featuring one of Thailand’s most scenic and historic railway lines, including the famous wooden trestle bridge at Tham Krasae. Subscribe now and turn on notifications so you don’t miss tomorrow’s premiere! 📺 @AsianTrainGuide" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@AsianTrainGui… #AsianTrainGuide #Thailand #DeathRailway #Kanchanaburi #TrainTravel #RailTourism #ThailandTravel

@nigelwis Can only book 90 days in advance. Rules just changed.

@ThaiTrainGuide Hey there. I’m looking to go from Bangkok to Laos overnight on Sunday November 8 but can’t see any tickets available. Looks like nothing beyond July. Is that standard? Any help appreciated. Your posts really informative. Cheers!

SRT Clarifies Train Collision Incident Near Asok Halt The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has issued a statement clarifying an incident in which a suburban train struck a man near the railway line between Makkasan and Khlong Tan stations, shortly before reaching Asok Halt. The incident involved suburban train No. 367 operating between Bangkok and Chachoengsao. It happened at around 10.40am near telegraph pole 6/3-4. SRT said recent media and social media reports risked creating the misleading impression that “the train ran into a person.” The railway authority stressed that the train was operating normally on its designated track and that the incident was not caused by any operational failure. According to SRT, the injured man had parked his motorcycle beside the road before climbing over a barrier separating the public road from the railway zone. He then entered the restricted railway area to urinate close to the tracks. SRT said the train driver sounded the horn as a warning. However, because trains are large vehicles with long braking distances, the driver was unable to stop in time, resulting in the collision. The railway authority added that trespassing on railway property not only puts lives at risk, but also disrupts train operations. The incident caused delays of around 22 minutes, affecting passengers using the service. SRT reiterated that fenced railway zones and areas protected by barriers are strictly prohibited areas. Members of the public are warned not to climb barriers, trespass onto tracks, walk along railway lines, or use railway property for personal activities. The agency said such measures are essential for public safety and to prevent disruptions to Thailand’s rail network. Via @PR_SRT #ThaiTrainGuide #ThaiTracks #ThailandByRail #RailTourism #ThaiTrans #Thailand #SRT #BangkokTrains #RailSafety #ThaiRailways