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Jul 28, 2023 • 15 tweets • 7 min read
Tonight I am taking Special Express No. 25 from Bangkok to Nong Khai onboard the CNR sleeper train. This THREAD is a review of Krung Thep Aphiwat Station and the sleeper train.
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Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station, or KTW for short, is the new terminal station in #Bangkok for long-distance trains on the Northern, Northeastern, and Southern lines. Trains leave the city from here on elevated tracks and cut the previous time by half.
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Oct 8, 2022 • 46 tweets • 51 min read
🚂 This is a LIVE thread of my #TrainTrip from Bangkok to Singapore via Malaysia. You will find full details here of all the trains and ticket prices. Don’t forget to also check out the YouTube channel for this trip: youtube.com/channel/UCKKNQ…
🚂 Special Express No.43
🎟️ 2nd Class (A/C) 412 Baht
⏰ 7:50am-12:05pm
Sep 2, 2022 • 8 tweets • 13 min read
🚂 Special Express No. 7 from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (8:30am-7:30pm). Three 2nd Class Daewoo carriages with air-con and reclining seats.
I will be getting off in Phitsanulok at 1:12pm. Ticket for me is 479 Baht which includes a meal.
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[2] The seats on the No.7/8 recline and there’s a reasonable amount of leg room. The drop-down table on the seat-back looks reasonably clean but I would bring soft wipes. Luggage space is adequate if your bags are not too big.