Thai Train Seat and Sleeper Types: Reference Photos

Thai train seat and sleeper examples

These archived photographs show examples of Thai train accommodation. Carriages and facilities vary by service; the train and station arrangements for your booking take precedence over these reference images.

First Class Air-Conditioned Sleeper - Box/Upper/Lower (red-upholstered example)

First Class Air-Conditioned Sleeper has separate compartments, most of which have two seats, which are converted into bunk beds at night. A few First Class compartments have single seats. Due to the limited number of First Class compartments per train, advance reservations are usually required. Facilities shown or described in these examples may include:

· Air conditioning

· Lockable doors

· Windows

· Washbasin

· Power socket

· Bedside rack

· Light switch

· Overhead storage

· Pillow

· Blanket

First-class air-conditioned sleeper example

Second Class AC Sleeper - Upper/Lower Bunk (red-upholstered example)

Second Class AC Sleeper is one accommodation type offered on overnight services; check whether it is available on your selected train. These seats are converted to upper and lower berths at night. The lower berth is usually more expensive than the upper berth. The upper berth requires a ladder to climb and may not be suitable for passengers with limited mobility. During peak season, advance reservation is recommended. Facilities shown or described in these examples may include:

· Air conditioning

· Privacy curtains

· Lower berth window (cannot be opened)

· Pillows

· Blankets

Second-class air-conditioned sleeper example

Second-class air-conditioned sleeper (red-upholstered example) The conductor is making the bed

Other carriage examples

First-class air-conditioned sleeper - upper/lower berth (old train)

Older first-class air-conditioned sleeper carriages have different interiors. Availability depends on the train; the photographs do not guarantee which carriage will operate.

First class air-conditioned sleeper - upper berth/lower berth (old car)

Second Class Air-conditioned Sleeper - Upper/Lower Bunk

Although there is a fan on the roof of the car, it is actually air-conditioned. There are curtains to block light and protect privacy at night.

Second class air-conditioned sleeper

Second Class Air Conditioned Seats

Second Class Air Conditioned Seats have air-conditioned, airplane style seats. The seats are equipped with armrests. During peak season, advance reservations are recommended.

Second Class Air-conditioned Seats

Second Class Fan Sleeper - Upper/Lower

Second Class Fan Sleepers do not have air conditioning, but are equipped with a small rotating ceiling fan. Compare the actual fare and ventilation type offered for the train you select. The lower berth window of the second class fan sleeper can be opened, but the upper berth has no window.

Second Class Carriage with Fan Sleeper

Second Class Fan Seats

Second Class Fan Seats are pairs of cushioned chairs facing the direction of travel. There are fans in the carriages, and the windows can be opened and the sunshades can be pulled down if the sun is strong.

Second Class Carriage Fan Seats

Third class fan seats

Third class fan seats are benches that are usually not air-conditioned but are equipped with a small fan.

Third Class Carriage Fan Seat

The data comes from the Internet and is for reference only. The station arrangements shall prevail.

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Confirm the accommodation before booking

Use the State Railway of Thailand booking platform to check the classes offered for the train and date. Select the correct upper or lower berth where offered; compare the quoted fare rather than assuming a fixed percentage difference.