LOPBURI — Thailand’s unique “floating train” service launched its inaugural run in the first week of the year, attracting many tourists who were thrilled by the full-water scenery at Pasak Jolasid Dam in Lopburi Province.
On November 3, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Lopburi Province, and Pasak Jolasid Dam, organized the premiere special train service that runs along tracks extending across the c creating the illusion of floating on water.
The special train consists of 14 carriages, accommodating 1,200 passengers per trip. The journey begins at Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station and ends at the floating train tourist attraction at Pasak Jolasid Dam. Services run every Saturday and Sunday, one trip per day, from November 2024 to January 2025 (except during New Year holidays on December 28-29, 2024, and January 4-5, 2025), totaling 21 days.
This tourism initiative supports domestic travel recovery in line with government policy, creating jobs, generating income distribution, and strengthening grassroots economy and community sustainability.
The trip’s highlight includes a 20-minute photo stop at a viewpoint where tourists can admire the beautiful scenery of the full dam. This offers a unique experience in Thai railway history.
The journey also includes a 30-minute stop at Ban Khok Salung Station where tourists can shop for local OTOP products, including food, souvenirs, and community products, supporting local income generation.
The train then returns to Pasak Jolasid Dam Station, where tourists can participate in various activities around the dam area, including photographing the first sunflower field of Lopburi Province at Ban Kluai Khai, before departing at 3:30 p.m.
The floating train track was originally part of the Bangkok-Bua Yai-Nong Khai railway line in the Pasak River basin in Pattana Nikhom district, Lopburi. The area was later developed into Pasak Jolasid Dam, a Royal Initiative project by King Rama 9 for water storage and public welfare.
The elevated railway was constructed above the water to maintain transportation links to other provinces. As the train runs along the reservoir’s edge, it appears to be floating on water, hence the name “floating train.”
Interested tourists can purchase tickets and make reservations through the D-Ticket system or at any railway station nationwide. Group travelers can rent special carriages to be attached to the tourist train.
For more information:
- Group tickets: Tel. 02 6218701 ext. 5202
- Customer service center: Tel. 1690 (24 hours)
- Facebook: State Railway of Thailand PR Team fan page
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