How to buy Thailand train tickets online

Over the years, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has introduced various online ticketing portals. They have been notoriously buggy to use and left many tourists frustrated. The latest version is the SRT’s D-Ticket system. While it’s definitely a big improvement over its predecessors, the online ticket system is still far from perfect.

State Railway of Thailand (SRT)

This is the link for the official SRT website for online ticket sales.
https://www.dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home

Tickets for long distance trains can only be purchased 30 days in advance.

Using an agent

As an alternative, tickets for rail travel in Thailand can also be purchased online via agents including 12Go. There is a small commission added on top, but the system is easier to use (especially on mobile devices) compared to the SRT website. There is also the advantage that agents can offer long…