Thai Airways International, Thailand's national airline, flies to eight destinationa in the North, seven destinations in the Northeast, and six in the South. Bangkok Airways flies from Bangkok directly to Ko Samui, Ranong, Hua Hin and Sukhoth. It also flies one-stop to Chiang Mai and Phuket and from Samui to U-Tapao (Pattaya). There is also a service linking Samui and Singapore. Orient Thai Airlines connects major Thai cities such as Chiang Mai-Surat Thani-Hat Yai, Chiang Mai-Hat Yai, ChiangMai-U-Tapao, Chiang Mai-Udon Thani-Ubon Rachathani, Chiang Mai-Khon_Kaen_Ubon Ratchathani. PB Air flies to Krabi, Chumphon, Roi-Et, Khon Kaen, and Chiang Mai.

Angel Air operates flights to Chiang Mai, Chiang Fai, Khon Kaen, Phuket, Udon Thani, Luang Prabang, Kunming and Singapore. Reservations can e made through any authorized travel agent. Thai Airways International's Lan Luang Office on Lan Luang Road, Tel.(662) 280-0110, (662) 280-0060, the airline also organized "Royal orchid Holidays" tours for every destination it flies to

plane tickets can be reserved through any Thai Airways International Public Company Limited office in some 40 cities around the world, or through any authorized THAI travel agent.

"By Rail"

An efficient rail system links major northern and northeastern towns with the capital. A southern route enables visitors to travel by train into Malaysia and Singapore. Domestic express Trains comprise first-. Second- and third- class carriages. Slower trains may have only third-class seats.

The State Railways of Thailand organizes one- and two- day economy tours to various destination on weekends and official holidays. Other tours include trips to Surat Thani (for Ko Samui) Chumphon and Ching Mai. Railway schedules can be obtained from Bangkok's Railway Station, Tel; (662) 223-7010 , (662) 223-7020. Train tickets of all classes may be purchased 90 days in advance at principal station and at the Advance Booking Office (In Bangkok's Railway Station) anytime from 8.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. (midnight) on Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays.

Some major travel agents in Bangkok also provide train reservation services. For Further information, please contact the Bangkok Advance Booking Office. Tel: (662) 223-3762, (662) 224-7788 Telex: 72242 SRT BKK TH.

"By Road"

A modern highway system reaches into al corners of the Kingkom. Adomestic bus service offers a quick mode of travel .Air-conditioned tour coaches offer more comfort.

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