AYUTTHAYA, 6 October 2014 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will be launching a historical train trip to Ayutthaya province on October 23rd that also marks the passing of King Rama the fifth. The tourism campaign is expected to generate revenue for local businesses.
Each year, the TAT and other tourism organizations organize a train trip, which takes passengers through old towns between Bangkok and Ayutthaya. Interestingly, the train will be pulled by a steam locomotive, bringing back nostalgic memories to the tour.
The train will leave Bangkok for Ayutthaya at 8 am. and arrive at the destination around 10.20 am. Passengers will be able to choose between a Tuk-tuk and a tram as a means of transportation going around Ayutthaya. The train will depart for Bangkok at 17.25 pm and arrive at approximately at 19.20 pm.
A similar campaign is also held on Father’s Day and the State Railway Establishment Day, in December and March respectively. For more information please call TAT Ayutthaya’s Office at 0 3524 6076 – 7
