a. First-Class - The beds/ seating are in private compartments. Compartments come with a comfortable sofa for day use. In gereral, First-Class only exists on Overnight Sleeper Train Service, however some Special Express Daytime Train Services between Bangkok and Chiang Mai are considered to have First-Class Service. (See 'Special Train Services' - Intercity Train Service Section).
b. Second-Class Sleeper (Fan or Air-Conditioned) - During
the day there are two facing seats. The seating is comfortable with plenty
of leg-room in the Second-Class Sleeper Cars. If you wanted to eat, write,
or play a 'board' game (e.g..Chess) it's also possible to have a table put between
the two facing seats.
c. Second-Class Seated (Fan or Air-Conditioned) - There is not
as much Leg-Room' in Second-Class Seated as in Second-Class Sleeper, but they
are reclining, padded seats.
d. Third-Class (Fan or Air-Conditioned) - The Third-Class seating
varies depending on the type of train service.
1. Ordinary -- Wooden 'slat' Bench-Type Seating. Ordinary Third-Class Train
Service is usually found on Eastern and Northeastern Lines.
2. Rapid (Air-Conditioned) - Padded Seating. Only on Long-Distance Third-Class
Service.
3. Bangkok-Area Commuter Service (Air-conditioned)- Seating on these trains
resembles 'Subway Cars' with plastic seats and ceiling handstraps for standing
passengers.
