# TAT welcomes Laotian tourists on a trial train from Vientiane to Bangkok

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/press-release/151322-tat-welcomes-laotian-tourists-on-full-trial-train-from-vientiane-to-bangkok
- Published: 2024-07-16T05:40:00+07:00
- Author: Tourism Authority of Thailand

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) 
have launched a new train service connecting Vientiane and Bangkok. This initiative
aims to boost cross-border tourism and strengthen economic cooperation between Thailand
and Lao PDR.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) 
have indeed launched a new train service connecting Vientiane and Bangkok. This 
service is set to begin on July 19, 2024, and aims to boost cross-border tourism
and strengthen economic cooperation between Thailand and Lao PDR. The train will
depart from Bangkok’s Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station and arrive at 
Vientiane’s Khamsavath Station, making it a convenient option for travelers.

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## Welcoming Laotian Passengers

Bangkok, 14 July 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and State Railway
of Thailand (SRT) warmly received Laotian passengers arriving by the full trial 
train from Vientiane to Bangkok. Passengers on SRT’s Rapid No. 134 were greeted 
with fresh floral garlands at Bangkok’s Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station, symbolizing
traditional Thai hospitality.

## Inauguration of New Train Service

This celebratory event highlights the readiness of the new train service connecting
Thailand and Lao PDR, extending the Bangkok-Nong Khai route to Vientiane’s Khamsavath
Station. Initiated following Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s visit to Laos
on 30 October 2023, the project emphasizes enhanced bilateral ties and regional 
rail network integration, facilitated by the Neighboring Countries Economic Development
Cooperation Agency (NEDA).

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## Boosting Tourism and Economy

Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, emphasized the significance of this new
train service in promoting cross-border tourism and economic activities, in line
with the Thai government’s “Ignite Tourism Thailand” vision. The Bangkok-Vientiane
service officially begins operations on 19 July, with reservations available through
the D-Ticket mobile application and SRT websites. With the new service, TAT anticipates
boosting tourism revenue, targeting 977,000 Laotian tourists generating 36.96 billion
Baht in 2024.

**Source** : [TAT welcomes Laotian tourists on full trial train from Vientiane to Bangkok](https://www.tatnews.org/2024/07/tat-welcomes-laotian-tourists-on-full-trial-train-from-vientiane-to-bangkok/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tat-welcomes-laotian-tourists-on-full-trial-train-from-vientiane-to-bangkok&rand=55352)