PUBLISHED: 3 Jul 2024 at 18: 05
The State Railway of Thailand announced on Wednesday that a new global train service that links Bangkok and Vientiane in Laos does start operating on July 19.
The SRT is expanding this new service’s Bangkok-Nong Khai way. The train will leave Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station ( Bangkok Central ) on July 19 at 9:25 p.m. and arrive at Vientiane’s Khamsavath station on July 20 at 9:05 a.m.
An official said that upon arrival at their place, visitors can use public transportation companies, including trucks and cars, to travel to downtown Vientiane,  , 7- 9 kilometres ahead.
They can travel to another Laos or Chinaviavia provinces by using the high-speed Laos- Chinarailway at Vientiane Railway Station or by visiting attractions like the Patuxai war monument.
One-way ticket prices from Bangkok to Vientiane are anticipated to begin at around 300 ringgit for a third-class fan chair, according to the established. Vacation time will be about 10 days.
Earlier, Ekkarat Sriarayanpong, mind of the SRT president’s office, told the media that the SRT met with Lao , National Railways to explain the start of the train services and to encourage tourism and transportation between the two places.
He claimed that the SRT has even provided training to Lao railroad officials in places like ticket sales, place management, and train activities.
A trial services between Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Thanalaeng, and Vientiane facilities was completed on May 21 without any issues, he added. According to Mr. Ekkarat, the two nations had a remarkable partnership in helping to launch the new company.