Bangkok is easily reached by train from either Malaysia or Singapore and Laos. Thailand State Railways has daily trains traveling up and down the entire length of the peninsula. Hualampong terminal also services as the city's main train station. Now passengers can book online ticket at www.thairailwayticket.com.

From Singapore and Malaysia

Travelers from Singapore and Malaysia can get into Bangkok by KTM (Malaysia's railway service) and change to Thai railway service at Butterworth in northern Malaysia to get to Thailand. Thai customs officers will get on the train and perform their duties on board, so you don't need to get off the train to clear Thai customs.

From Laos

Thia railway service has just opened the route to Laos's capital, Vientiane in March 2009. travelers can buy a ticket at Vientiane railway terminal.