The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) run a number of weekend excursion trains to various tourist destinations around Thailand. Two of the most popular routes that go every weekend are to Sai Yok Waterfall in Kanchanaburi and Suan Son Pradipat Beach to the south of Hua Hin. The SRT also arranges a special excursion during the winter months to Pasak Chonlasit Dam (Pa Sak Jolasid Dam) in Lopburi Province. This trip is nicknamed “The Floating Train” as the highlight is going across a series of viaducts above Pasak Chonlasit Reservoir. At this time of the year, the water is very high, and as you can only see water out of the windows on both sides, it gives the impression that you are floating on water.

The excursion train is arranged from November to January every year. Tickets go on sale 30 days in advance and always sell out quickly. The following are the latest dates but they might add extra dates or rounds in order to satisfy demand.