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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered with Golden Century Tour and Travel Sdn Bhd, a prominent Malaysian tour operator, to launch the “Special Charter Sawasdee Train” package tour. This unique journey runs between Kuala Lumpur and Hat Yai from July 26 to July 29, 2024, offering travelers an unforgettable experience along this scenic route.
Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said “Hat Yai in Songkhla is one of the most popular Thai destinations for Malaysians who can conveniently take a trip from Kuala Lumpur by air, road and rail. TAT, together with local partners, has organised this package tour boost rail tourism from Malaysia to Thailand, in line with the government’s vision to promote Thailand as a tourism hub.”
On July 26, the “Special Charter Sawasdee Train” embarked on a journey from Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station (KL Sentral) in Malaysia, arriving at Hat Yai Junction in Thailand the same day. This special tour saw around 400 tourists, primarily Malaysians, welcomed with grand celebrations upon arrival.
In Hat Yai, the tourists were greeted with flower garlands and entertained with traditional Thai performances and lion dances, highlighting Hat Yai’s cultural significance as a center for the Thai-Chinese community in southern Thailand. Songkhla Province presented a welcome gift set, and Makro Hat Yai generously provided each tourist with a 400-Baht cash coupon for shopping at its store. Additionally, Ek-Chai Distribution System hosted the “Lotus’s Amazing Fruits Buffet Fest” from July 26-28, offering visitors a chance to indulge in the finest Thai fruits.
During their stay, the tourists enjoyed a variety of must-do activities in Hat Yai, culminating in their return to Kuala Lumpur on July 29 aboard the Special Charter Sawasdee Train.
Apart from this special charter, KTM Berhad, the Malaya Railway State enterprise, has planned eight special train trips named “MY Sawasdee” between Kuala Lumpur and Hat Yai this year. These trips are scheduled during Malaysia’s public and school holidays, with each one-way journey taking approximately 11 hours.
Hat Yai, located near the Malaysian border, serves as Songkhla’s commercial and business hub and is the largest city in southern Thailand. Notable attractions include Songkhla Lake, the largest lake in Thailand, the Hat Yai Cable Car offering panoramic views of Songkhla City, the mermaid statue at Samila Beach, various bustling markets and malls, and a diverse array of restaurants reflecting the city’s rich blend of Chinese, Malay, and Thai cultures.
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