Travel around Thailand varies from cruising in the comfort of business class on Thai International to elephant treks in the jungles.Thailand has also recently seen the birth of a number of budget airlines. That's good news for the traveler. Not only are prices lower, but more routes have opened and more seats are available .. airlines serving Thailand
Train travel is a viable option. Overnight air-con sleeper fares are available to a number of destinations such as Chiang Mai and Had Yai. Rail service in Thailand could be much improved if the system is ever privatized.
In many areas of Thailand, especially for short distances, local trains not only give one a pleasant brush with locals, but the fares are cheap
Buses are a main form of transportation in Thailand. Everything from no air-con, strap-hanging required, stop at every intersection local klunkers; to 3 across seating on air-con VIP express buses with attendants, snacks and a meal included. Prices vary from cheap to reasonable .. bus service in Thailand
Intermediate distance travel in cities and provinces Seelors aka Songtaews aka Baht Buses are pickup trucks fitted with a canopy for shade, and bench seats. They usually have a "route" of sorts. Seelors will often provide access to places where buses won't. Songtaews can often be hired on an exclusive basis ..
Tuk Tuk Tuk-tuks are legendary and initially appealing three wheeled vehicles used extensively in larger cities around Thailand as local taxis. They can be quite uncomfortable in the heat of Bangkok, especially when waiting in one of Bangkok's infamous traffic jams. Would you really rather be breathing exhaust fumes? Tuk-tuks and reasonable facsimiles serve a useful function in the provincial towns.
