All classes of train have refreshment facilities and most have full catering cars with cooked meals at reasonable rates. At practically every station food vendors offer delights from fried chicken to more exotic local delicacies.

Thaifocus train reservation system can make arrangements on 1st and 2nd class services only.

Overnight train sleepers

First class sleepers consist of two full size bunk beds. Second class sleepers are assembled from two facing seats to form the bottom or lower bunk. The upper bunk is a pulled down and unlocked when the beds are made up. All beds use fresh cotton sheets, pillows with cases and laundered, sealed, towel-like blankets.

Beds are set up by the train staff at around 9:00 pm and stored away again around 07:00 am.

In both classes the beds are around 2m (6.5 ft) in length.

Luggage allowance on Thai trains

Bags are stored in 1st class passengers rooms. 2nd class coaches have racks beside the berths where luggage is placed. The State Railway of Thailand allowance is one large suitcase or similar and a carry on bag per passenger. Extra bags are generally not charged and the system is flexible as staff are mainly very helpful. Bicycles and other large items can be taken on the goods carriage. Please contact us if you wish to take a large item that will not fit inside the compartments.

Safety on trains

Travel police actively patrol every train and the incidents of robbery is extremely rare. State Railways of Thailand generally has a good safety record throughout the kingdom and the "train people" of Thailand are generally very professional about their given tasks. As with every form of public transport you should never leave valuables unattended. Bags are stored beside the seat in second class which is illuminated throughout the night.

Bicycles and motorcycle carriage on Thai trains

Simply report to the luggage/baggage section in the train station. They will fill in a form and load your bike on the cargo car of the train just prior to departure.

There is a small charge for this service which you can pay directly to the station staff.

Though theft is unlikely to be a problem we recommend taking valuables as well as removable lights etc with you.