Experiences of South-East Asia Trains

We had heard stories about the comforts of rail travel in Thailand, so we decided to give it a try when traveling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The alternatives on this long overnight journey were a private cabin in the first class or “behind the curtains” in a second class compartment. We chose the cheaper-second class.We boarded the train and found our compartment. Sitting down face to face on the upholstered seats we wondered how they could be trans­formed into beds. Because the air-conditioning made the place freezing cold, we put on trousers and long-sleeved shirts right away.While the train was still at the station, a guy came to serve us refreshments – so far so good! After the departure, train personnel appeared in the corridors; men in their uniform caps were check­ing the tickets and taking care of security and “things” and the cleaners with their brushes came at regular intervals. Service in the compartment was excellent: meals, coffee, refreshments, beer etc. were on sale. There was also a restaurant car. We went to have a look but did not stay in the hot, smoky car – there was no air-conditioning.Around eight o’clock the car attendant came to make… Read full this story

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