By Air

Flying in Thailand is both inexpensive and convenient. Several air carriers such as Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, PB Air, Phuket Air, etc. throughtout Thailand to international and domestic airports in 26 cities throughtout Thailand. Reservations may be secured through airline offices, hotels or travel agencies from overseas or upon arrival in Thailand. A number of low-cost, no-frills airlines also provide inexpensive flights within Thailand such as Air Asia, Orient Thai Airlines, and Nok Air.

Thai Airways organises Royal Orchid Holiday Tour packag-es. Further details may be obtained on Thai's. for more information please visit www.thaiairways.com

By Rail

Rail journeys in Thailand are efficient, inexpensive and comfortable by Asian standards. An extensive rail network serves Thailand using Bangkok as its hub. Three lines connect Chiang Mai (Northern line), Nong Khai (North-eastern line), and Singapore via Butterworth and Kuala Lumper in Malaysia (Southern line). Recently, the rail line between Bangkok and Aranyaprathet on the Cambodia border was opended. Domestic express trains comprise first, second, and third class carriages. Slower trains used on shorter journeys may only have third-class seating.

The State Railway of Thailand organises one and two-day economy tours to various destinations on weekends and holidays. Railway schedules can be obtained from Bangkok's main railway station at Hualamphong. Train tickets for all classes can be purchased 90 days in advance at principle stations and at the Advance Booking Office at Hualamphong from 8.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Tel : +66 2220 4444 or www.railway.co.th for more information.

By Road

A modern highway system stretches to all points of the country. Domestic air-conditioned buses are one of the most frequwntly used modes of transportation. Inexpensive ad reliable, buses frequently leave or stop at all major centers. There are three major bus terminals in Bangkok, include Bangkok Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng-phet 2 Road, Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal on Barommaratcha Chonnani Road, and Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal at Sukhumvit Soi 62 (Ekamai). You can check from www.transport.co.th

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