One of the most photographed railway stations in Thailand, and easily the prettiest. The current red-and-cream building dates to the 1920s, and its showpiece is the ornate royal waiting pavilion, a teak Thai-style structure that once served visiting kings travelling to the nearby summer palace. Fretwork gables, spired roofs and a tidy garden make it feel more like a temple than a transit hub. It still functions as a working station on the southern line, so you can watch local trains rumble through while you photograph the platform. Entry is free and it takes only twenty minutes to look around, which makes it an easy stop between other sights. Come in early morning or late afternoon for soft light and fewer tour groups. If you have the time, a short, slow train ride south is a lovely and cheap way to see the coast at ground level.
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