Government Invites Tourists to Travel by Train to the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 - Thairath English

The government invites tourists to travel by train to visit the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026, arranging special trains for convenience with stops and platforms directly connecting to the event site.

On 2 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Ploytale Laksameesangchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, stated that the government aims to facilitate travel and promote rail transport as an option for tourists. She invited tourists to travel by train to the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026, scheduled from 1 November 2026 to 14 March 2027 at the Nong Da Wetlands, Kut Sa Subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani Province.

Ms. Ploytale said the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) under the Ministry of Transport has arranged express and local trains to stop for boarding and alighting at the temporary 'Udon Thani Horticultural Expo Stop' station on both outbound and return trips. This aims to increase travel options and ease access to the event site. Additionally, one air-conditioned carriage will be added to local trains 415 and 418, with services running from 1 November 2026 to 14 March 2027 on four trips as follows.

1. Express train No. 75 Bangkok Apiwat – Nong Khai departs Bangkok Apiwat Central Station at 08:45, arrives at Udon Thani Horticultural Expo Stop at 17:04, and departs at 17:05.

2. Local train No. 415 Nakhon Ratchasima – Nong Khai departs Nakhon Ratchasima Station at 06:25, arrives at Udon Thani Horticultural Expo Stop at 11:28, and departs at 11:29.

3. Express train No. 76 Nong Khai – Bangkok Apiwat departs Nong Khai Station at 06:30, arrives at Udon Thani Horticultural Expo Stop at 06:59, and departs at 07:00.

4. Local train No. 418 Nong Khai – Nakhon Ratchasima departs Nong Khai Station at 12:55, arrives at Udon Thani Horticultural Expo Stop at 13:31, and departs at 13:32.

Additionally, passengers can choose to travel on Special Express train No. 25 and Rapid train No. 133, which stop at Udon Thani Station, then continue their journey to the event area via local public transport. Details are as follows.

1. Special Express train No. 25 Bangkok Apiwat – Nong Khai departs Bangkok Apiwat Central Station

at 20:25, arriving at Udon Thani Station at 05:39.

2. Rapid train No. 133 Bangkok Apiwat – Vientiane departs Bangkok Apiwat at 21:25, arriving at Udon Thani Station at 07:02.

“The government, through the State Railway of Thailand, is committed to improving services and facilitating convenience for the public and tourists by promoting rail travel and connecting transportation to key tourist destinations in the Northeast region. This will help boost tourism, distribute income to communities, and support the national economy.”

Those interested can purchase tickets and reserve seats in advance via the D-Ticket system or at any railway station. Route information and train status are available at https://ttsview.railway.co.th/, or by calling the 24-hour customer service hotline at 1690, or via the State Railway of Thailand's PR team Facebook page,” Ms. Ploytale added.