Northeast Thailand or Isan consists of 20 provinces in northeastern Thailand. Isan is Thailand's largest region, on the Khorat Plateau, bordered by the Mekong River to the north and east, by Cambodia to the southeast and the Sankamphaeng Range south of Nakhon Ratchasima. To the west it is separated from northern and central Thailand by the Phetchabun Mountains. Isan covers 167,718 km2 (64,756 sq mi), making it about half the size of Germany and roughly the size of England and Wales. The total forest area is 25,203 km2 (9,731 sq mi) or 15 percent of Isan's area.
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is the state-owned rail operator under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport in Thailand.
Pak Chong is the westernmost district (amphoe) of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand, and the main point of entry into Isan as the main road and rail lines cross the Dong Phaya Yen Mountains into the region. It is a popular tourist destination, especially among weekenders from Bangkok, and is home to many resorts and touristy attractions, in addition to the main entrance into Khao Yai National Park.
Thanon Chira Junction railway station is the main railway station in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. The station is on the south side of the city moat in Nakhon Ratchasima. There are 18 daily trains serving the station. There are also four to six special trains during the Thai New Year, Songkran, and other festivals. In the 2008 census, Thanon Chira Junction railway station served nearly 350,000 passengers.
Bua Yai Junction station is a 1st class station and the main railway station in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The station is in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province. There are 10 daily trains serving this station. There are four to six special trains additionally at the New Year, Songkran, or other holidays. In the 2004 census, Bua Yai Junction Station served nearly 800,000 passengers.
Ban Phachi Junction is a railway junction located in Phachi District, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. It is a Class 1 Station and serves as a junction for the North and Northeastern Line of the State Railway of Thailand. Ban Phachi Junction had to be rebuilt after the Second World War after being hit by Allied Bombing. Some super express and express trains do not call at this station.
Buri Ram station, 1st class station is the main railway station in Buriram Province located on the northern side of the town of Buriram.
Ubon Ratchathani Main Line or Lower Isan Line is a railway line in Thailand. It runs from Ban Phachi Junction in the central to Ubon Ratchathani railway station in the lower northeastern, passes many provinces.
Northeastern Line is a railway line in Thailand that connects the capital Bangkok with the northeast region of Isan. The section from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima is Thailand's first line that opened for passenger service. The line is also a key section on the central route of the Kunming–Singapore railway.
Kaeng Khoi Line is a railway line of Greater Bangkok Commuter rail, operated by State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The line is all double track. There are three commuter train services on the line. Main destinations such as Rangsit, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, and Kaeng Khoi.
Kaeng Khoi Junction railway station is a railway station located in Kaeng Khoi Subdistrict, Kaeng Khoi district, Saraburi province. It is a class 1 railway station located 125.106 km (77.7 mi) from Bangkok railway station. It opened on May 1, 1897 as part of the Northeastern Line Ayutthaya–Kaeng Khoi Junction section. In 1956, the station became a junction when a line branched off to Suranarai Station. Then in 1995, another line from Khlong Sip Kao Junction for freight trains only linked to the Northeastern Mainline.
Pak Chong railway station is a railway station located in Pak Chong Subdistrict, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima. It is a class 1 railway station located 179.93 km (111.8 mi) from Bangkok railway station. It opened in May 1899 as part of the Northeastern Line Muak Lek–Pak Chong section. The line continued to Nakhon Ratchasima in December 1900. It is the nearest and most accessible station for Khao Yai National Park. It is currently being reconstructed as part of the double-tracking project between Map Kabao and Thanon Chira Junction.
Surin railway station is a railway station located in Nai Mueang Subdisrict, Surin City, Surin. It is a class 1 railway station located 419.75 km (260.8 mi) from Bangkok railway station. The station opened in May 1926 as part of the Northeastern Line Buriram-Surin section. The line extended to Huai Thap Than in May 1927.
Ubon Ratchathani railway station is a railway station located in Warin Chamrap Subdistrict, Warin Chamrap District, Ubon Ratchathani, It is a class 1 railway station located 575.1 km (357.4 mi) from Bangkok railway station. The station opened in April 1, 1930 as part of the Northeastern Line Si Sa Ket–Ubon Ratchathani section.
Udon Thani railway station is a railway station located in Mak Khaeng Sub-district, Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani Province. It is a class 1 railway station located 568.843 km (353.5 mi) from Bangkok railway station.
Ban Phai station is a railway station located in Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Ban Phai District, Khon Kaen. It is a class 1 railway station located 407.723 km (253.3 mi) from Bangkok railway station. It was originally a ground-level station and it was refurbished and reopened as an elevated station on 14 February 2019.
The history rail transport in Thailand began with the opening of the Paknam Railway on 11 April 1893.
The Bangkok–Nong Khai high-speed railway or Northeastern high-speed rail line is a high-speed railway under construction in Thailand. It will be the first high-speed line in Thailand. It will be constructed in multiple phases; the first phase, between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima, is expected to open in 2026 after multiple delays. The rest of the line is expected to be operational by 2028.
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is a Thai state enterprise under the Ministry of Interior. Established on 28 September 1960 by the Provincial Electricity Authority Act 1960 —which are served by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority.
Sung Noen railway station is a railway station located in Sung Noen Subdistrict, Sung Noen District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. It is a class 2 railway station located 233.87 km (145.3 mi) from Bangkok railway station.
