Buses and taxis enter Thailand from Malaysia at Padang Besar. Sovereign Tours Tour Operator specializing in Asia. Customized packages for the independent traveler. Wholesaler for Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines. Travel in Thailand Domestic air services are operated by Thai International , Orient Thai Airlines and Bangkok Airways with regular services to most major destinations.
Aircraft are modern, service is good, and the fares are reasonably priced.
The train service run by the State Railway is a pleasant and cheap way to travel. From Bangkok there are lines to Chiang Mai and Nong Khai in the north, Ubon Ratchatani in the north east, Kanchanaburi to the west of Bangkok, and Had Yai in the south. The trains will stop at most large towns along the way, but some of the express services have limited stops, so check before buying a ticket. Most hotels will have a train time table and will happy to book you a ticket. Air conditioned buses, both state and privately owned, run to most major destinations, and are generally the most economical way to travel.