Traveling by train?

Post by **beer monkey** » September 24, 2006, 9:20 pm

panik:

.....I haven't quite got the hang of editing and quoting....I'm British what more do expect Confused

pull yourself together it's only a quote system.it's not rocket science.(alhought it might be to some)lol.....you are letting the side down.

Post by **arjay** » September 24, 2006, 9:21 pm

Ok chaps, no problem.

At least the message is getting through.

Post by **Stevo** » September 24, 2006, 9:23 pm

55555

Post by **BKKSTAN** » September 24, 2006, 9:23 pm

beer monkey wrote:panik:
.....I haven't quite got the hang of editing and quoting....I'm British what more do expect Confused
pull yourself together it's only a quote system.it's not rocket science.(alhought it might be to some)lol.....you are letting the side down.

Don't listen to that agitator BM,I an still fumbling with it too!Besides ''your side'' is overloaded anyway!

Post by **Stevo** » September 24, 2006, 9:28 pm

"Travelling by train" it said....

Bah!..... I'll have an ounce of what you guys are on today

Post by **arjay** » September 24, 2006, 9:32 pm

Don't lose your train of thought on this topic.

You don't need to quote the post before when posting a reply.

It only becomes of value, if you are picking up on a particular part of a much earlier posting.

Post by **farang** » September 24, 2006, 9:37 pm

arjay wrote:Don't lose your train of thought on this topic.

You don't need to quote the post before when posting a reply.

It only becomes of value, if you are picking up on a particular part of a much earlier posting.

ok 555

Post by **rickfarang** » September 24, 2006, 9:41 pm

Just a couple of comments on the overnight train between Bangkok and Udon.

My first choice is first class. If you don't book two seats, you may end up sharing the compartment with someone else of the same gender. Tha could be good

. One of the things I really like about first class is that you can take a quick (though cold) shower. Makes me feel a little fresher when I arrive

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Second choice is second class sleeper, lower birth. The upper birth sways way too much, and many of them get a freezing cold blast from the air conditioner. Get the lower if at all possible

During times of heavy travel, particularly around Songkran, the trains and many busses will be packed to the rafters. Some airplanes would too, if the airlines were permitted to do so. Songkran is the time families get together, and if necessary, people will travel like sardines in a tin from their places of work to their villages, then back again. Its too bad you didn't take a picture of people climbing out of the windows. I would have liked to have seen that

Post by **BKKSTAN** » September 24, 2006, 9:46 pm

rickfarang wrote:
Its too bad you didn't take a picture of people climbing out of the windows. I would have liked to have seen that

Actually it is a regular site to see in Bangkok on the daytime passenger train!

Post by **yorky** » October 2, 2006, 2:51 am

Is there a website where I can book a first class sleeper?

Thanks
yorky

Post by **hxjohn** » October 2, 2006, 3:09 am

[quote="yorky"]Is there a website where I can book a first class sleeper?

Thanks
yorky[/quothttp://www.bangkok-hotelpro.com/train.htm

you could ask steve at stevesudon.com he books flights and hotels for you makes it all so easy to sort your internal tavel in thailand
[url]stevesudon.com he also does car hire very good prices the best guy in udon thani to deal with give him a try he.s been around a while
regards john

Post by **Stevo** » October 2, 2006, 3:17 am

I don't know of a site through which you can book/pay for a ticket, although I would imagine a Thai travel agent could do this for you...
alternatively, you could email or phone your enquiry, here is the official Thai railway site which contains email address & phone number:

http://www.railway.co.th/English/index.asp

Post by **polehawk** » October 2, 2006, 7:31 am

First time I took the train here was almost 40 years ago and doesn't look like much has changed. It's always been a good experience for me especially if you can get the 1st class coach and are not rushed for time. Like BKKStan says, if you take the night train then you are saving the cost of a hotel room in Bangkok, too. Fairly cheap at 1177 Baht with relative privacy and the car attendant will even bring you food and drink. Or you can meander on down to the club car, order your meal and relax.

A question for those who have taken the train to Bangkok recently (last time I rode it was 9 years ago). How close is the skytrain/subway to Hualomphong station, walking distance or take a taxi? Any directions would be appreciated.

Post by **banpaeng** » October 2, 2006, 7:44 am

Don't know about subway but sky train is a long way.

Mr. Bean · Post by **Mr. Bean** » October 2, 2006, 7:59 am

You will need to take a taxi to both

Post by **polehawk** » October 2, 2006, 8:44 am

Sounds like I should stop being so cheap and just take a taxi to Sukhumvit 11 area, same as the olden days then. Thanks.

Post by **Paul** » October 2, 2006, 8:50 am

There is a subway station literally at the train station in Hualumphong. It couldn't be easier.

Post by **polehawk** » October 2, 2006, 9:33 am

That would be less hassle than a ride in Bangkok morning rush hour traffic. I'm gonna look for that subway station. Hopefully, can make connections to get to Suk 11 area. Thanks.

Post by **BKKSTAN** » October 2, 2006, 10:16 am

Polehawk,if you take the train to Bangkok,as you exit the train terminal,you will see the sign and the walkway down to the underground subway,very easy.Take the subway to the Asoke station,take the escalator up to the Asoke BTS station ,take the skytrain one stop to Nana,which is Soi 7.You could walk from Asoke to Soi 11.

Post by **rickfarang** » October 2, 2006, 10:21 am

Here are some sites:

This one appears to let you request a booking online.
http://www.asia-discovery.com/train.htm

This one appears to let you place a booking online, but though it would let me book Bangkok - Chaing Mai, it said that there are no trains from Bangkok to Udon. Maybe it will work differently from you.
http://www.thaifocus.com/travel/train/index.htm

These guys may be able to book for you vai email, fax, or telephone.
http://www.traveller2000.com/train/

By the way, you will want to book passage on the EXPRESS train that goes from Bangkok to Nong Khai.