The state owns the Thai railroad system and it runs along a total of 3870 km of track. There is a network of railway lines that go from Bangkok to surrounding cities in all directions. It goes to Chiang Mai in the north to the frontier of Malaysia in the south. There is another line available that extends to Myanmar in the northwest.

The highways in Thailand were improved upon in the 1970s and are comprised of roads totaling about 65,000 km. An important alternative to the highways is the Chao Phraya, the most important inland waterway in Thailand, which can be navigated to about 50 miles from its mouth (80 km).

Buses are a main form of transportation in Thailand. Everything from no air-con, strap-hanging required, stop at every intersection local klunkers; to 3 across seating on air-con VIP express buses with attendants, snacks and a meal included. Prices vary from cheap to reasonable.