Train ,3rd class fare to Nong Khai 35bhts for 3 of us,wih Pics

[Dr Mick 111]

Why I like the Train 3rd class travel better than the none VIP bus

 

Its not the price ,even though the cost to Nong Khai was 35 bhts for Me and Free for Thais

 

The journey time from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai is about the same as the bus about 2 1/2 hours.

 

The trains can be late at times by 1/2 or more.

 

The none VIP buses can also be late waiting for the bus to fill up ,even pack people in standing up with no seats.

 

What I like on the train is more room to get stretched out.

Sit with near the open windows with the wind keeping you cool,on many buses over crowded and poor air con at times.

Journey far better looking at the country side , hidden away villages where most of the Pattaya ladies come from and of

course the bathing buffolows having mud baths

 

Also on the train you have a smoking area ,you just have to stand outside between the carriages

Edited June 4, 2009 by Dr Mick

[Obsession 571]

Good stuff. Train looked a bit fecked. How much was it for an aircon taxi?

[LordFlash 45]

Nice. Looking like a native Mick!

[jacko 8,813]

I have done quite a few long haul train trips in Thailand. As you say the freedom to move around is great, although they can seem very slow at times. Perhaps okay for the 2-3 hour trips.... I did Bangkok to Nong Kai and it seemed to take forever. Then there was the off dute policeman who had drunk himself incoherent waving his gun about and scaring everybody on one trip.

[bruiser 0]

Thanks again Dr for the info.

I tend to agree re trains,moving around part good for me.I have to fold my legs in 3 on some of those buses.being Tall in Thailand can be a pain.But gee-wiz the view is heavanly Trains are definatley a more relaxed wy to go

Look after yourself mate

Bruiser

[The Mook 105]

Did the overnight train from Hua Lamphong Statsion to Nong Khai

in a first class adjoining cabin with a few friends 4 weeks ago.

It was pretty cool, especially the adjoining cabins. We could open

the door between & chat in the evening and morning. Train was late

both ways but we made the 20 baht rail shuttle to Thanaleng in Laos

for passport control. Food service for dinner and b'fast if you're so

inclined. You can also have a beer or two. Not too hard to sleep, either.

 

One downside aspect; bathrooms were nasty.

 

1147 baht each way.

Edited June 4, 2009 by The Mook

[packhike 13]

Done the overnite Bkk-CM, BKK-Nong Kai, BKK-Samui(combo train, bus, ferry) BKK-Hat Yai.

 

Love traveling by train when in Thailand. Always go 2nd class aircon sleeper.

I never eat the food made on the train cause the food sucks. Always buy from the vendors

that hop on board at train stops. Nothing better then ice cold beer and fried chicken

from the vendors.....

[midlifecrisis 4,048]

so cool, Mick!

[sponio 0]

Why I like the Train 3rd class travel better than the none VIP bus

 

Its not the price ,even though the cost to Nong Khai was 35 bhts for Me and Free for Thais

 

The journey time from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai is about the same as the bus about 2 1/2 hours.

 

The trains can be late at times by 1/2 or more.

 

The none VIP buses can also be late waiting for the bus to fill up ,even pack people in standing up with no seats.

 

What I like on the train is more room to get stretched out.

Sit with near the open windows with the wind keeping you cool,on many buses over crowded and poor air con at times.

Journey far better looking at the country side , hidden away villages where most of the Pattaya ladies come from and of

course the bathing buffolows having mud baths

 

Also on the train you have a smoking area ,you just have to stand outside between the carriages

 

looked like a nice cheap litlle adventure ")

[wacmedia 277]

Hi,

 

When I first came to LOS I used to get the train from the airport(Don Muang) into Bangkok( Hua Lamphong). I dont know why I started taking the bus in later times. I used to stay in the neighbourhood around the station. Fun times.

[sponio 0]

Hi,

 

When I first came to LOS I used to get the train from the airport(Don Muang) into Bangkok( Hua Lamphong). I dont know why I started taking the bus in later times. I used to stay in the neighbourhood around the station. Fun times.

 

yeah me as well, i thought it was 15baht, definetly more culture than a taxi ride

[JohnnyK 28]

Nice!

Makes sense for short trips and you aren't in a rush. But we shouldn't be in a rush in Thailand, should we?

I haven't met many Thais or had much of a Thai experience in an aircon taxi but horses for courses.

I always take a 2nd class air con sleeper for overnights. Cheap and fun. Bogs are nasty but I'm not in there very long!

packhike is bang on, avoid the food and buy from the vendors. Cold beer and fried chicken. Aroi!

Wait until arrival for brekkie as the train falang brekkie is yuck.