🇹🇭 Writer of online Thai travel guides and travel news for nearly 30 years. I tweet tips on where to go and what to do. I’m also on @ThaiTrainGuide.
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📌 The Yaowarat area in Chinatown, is a vibrant district in Samphanthawong. Established in 1782, it's one of the largest Chinese communities outside China. It offers a diverse range of businesses like gold shops, eateries, restaurants, general stores, and hotels.
My journey started at Krung Thep Aphiwat Station in #Bangkok. There are three trains you can catch to Nong Khai. The day train starts at only 251 Baht, but I recommend Special Express No. 25. It leaves at 8:25pm and arrives at 6:25am. A sleeping berth start from 894 Baht.
[2] The train journey into Isaan is quite scenic as you have to climb over a hill. As the train has to go slowly due to the hills, they are building a tunnel and a 50 metre high viaduct as a shortcut. This will be opened next year and should provide some fantastic views. 
[2] There are six steam train trips a year on important dates. They go to three different locations: Ayutthaya, Chachoengsao and Nakhon Pathom. Tickets are 299 Baht for 3rd Class (8 carriages) and 799 Baht for 1st Class (2 carriages). 
[2] To buy tickets for the #KiHa183 excursion train, go to the D-Ticket website dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicW… and click on ‘Exploring Thailand by Train’. There’s a different destination every week. Call 1690 for more information. 
[3] The price of the ticket on the #Kiha183 excursion train varies each time. Today’s trip is 1,499 Baht which includes breakfast (see photos), lunch and a coach tour. The Phetchaburi trip is 699 Baht as it only includes drinks and snacks. 
[2] We first took Special Express No.21 (thaitrainguide.com/timetables/no-…) to Nakhon Ratchasima. This four hour trip cost 423 Baht. The price includes a meal, snacks, coffee and water. Next we are going to do a side trip to Phimai and then come back to the station tomorrow to go to Ubon. 
[2] We came to Chiang Mai on Special Express No.9 which is a sleeper train. I got a full seven hours of sleep last night. Pictures show my dinner and breakfast in the dining car.
[2] The highlight of any visit to Udon Thani during the cool season is the Red Lotus Lake. The lily flowers are in bloom from around November to March. To rent a boat for up to six persons is 500 Baht. The trip is around 90 minutes and he will stop at a few places. #Thailand 
[2] The electric bus service connects to MRT Bang Khun Tan station and so I decided I would drive to the Park & Ride at MRT Lak Song first to review that car park.
The KiHa-183 trains were donated by Japan. They were then refurbished in the Makkasan Workshops so that they look as good as new. They kept the livery the same as when it was used in Japan. There also kept the information signs. The KiHa-183 trains will be used as tourist trains. 
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[2] There is concern that customers who are not vaccinated will not be able to travel and the travel agency must refund.
[1] The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) sent out a list of rules to airlines for flights that land in #Thailand from Monday onwards. A government spokesperson who tweeted this list then consequently deleted it. Why? My thoughts in the next tweet…
1. Passengers over 18 years old are required to present vaccination certificate or a letter from a doctor certifying that they have recovered from COVID-19 no longer than 6 months (180 days).
[2] For my trip I took Special Express No.51 which left Bangkok at 10:00pm. This is my favourite Chiang Mai sleeper as the sun rises just as you arrive in the most scenic stretch of the trip. (You can also start your trip from Chiang Mai as it’s only one hour away.) 
[2] As you take the Skytrain into Samut Prakan Province, you can’t help but notice the giant three-headed elephant. This is the Erawan Museum contained within the world’s largest three-headed elephant. The height is about 43 metres or 15 storeys.
[2] Our first stop was Mueang Badan which is the submerged temple that you will see most often in pictures. During the dry season you can walk around it. At the end of the rainy season you can only see the top. 
🎥 First look inside the Paknam Observation Tower in Samut Prakan that has just opened to the public. This is the observation deck on the 23rd floor. #SamutPrakan #Thailand
[2] Our first stop is Phra Samut Chedi. This is the symbol of Samut Province. When it was first built, it used to be on an island on the Chao Phraya River but it’s now on the west bank.
[2] My first stop was Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat which is opposite Lop Buri railway station. The prang was built in 1157 when the town was ruled by the Khmer. It was later restored during the reign of King Narai. Entry is 50 Baht or you can take photos from outside like I did. 
