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Weekend Train Trip to Udon Thani

5 February 2023 Richard Barrow 0 Comments
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My Sawasdee Express from Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai on 3rd February and back on 6th February 2023

31 January 2023 Richard Barrow 0 Comments
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Click to download free guide book to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station

28 January 2023 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

Here is the complete guide book in English to Bangkok’s new terminal railway station.

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Train Trip to Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Lampang from 10-13 February 2023

24 January 2023 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

Lanna Modernization Railroad Travel together with the State Railway of Thailand have organised a special travel package on the historic

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Free Shuttle Bus between Krung Thep Aphiwat and Hua Lamphong Stations

19 January 2023 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

The BMTA has launched a free shuttle bus service between the two major railway terminal stations in Bangkok: Krung Thep

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KiHa-183 Excursions

17 January 2023 Richard Barrow 0 Comments
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Excursion Trains

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Full List of 62 Trains Remaining at Hua Lamphong Station

17 January 2023 Richard Barrow 18 Comments

On the afternoon of Thursday 19th January 2023, a total of 52 long distance trains on the Northern, Northeastern and

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Kiha-183 Excursion Train to Chachoengsao

14 January 2023 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

Good morning from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong). Today I’m on the KiHa-183 excursion train to Chachoengsao.

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Train Trip to Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Lampang from 20-23 January 2023

11 January 2023 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

Lanna Modernization Railroad Travel together with the State Railway of Thailand have organised a special travel package on the historic

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Kiha-183 Excursion Train Trips to Chachoengsao

10 January 2023 Richard Barrow 0 Comments
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My Sawasdee Express from Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai

30 December 2022 Richard Barrow

This is a post about my experience onboard the My Sawasdee International Express from Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai. You

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Catching the Train Between Padang Besar and Kulala Lumpur

29 December 2022 Richard Barrow

This is a post about my experience on the ETS inter-city rail service operated by KTM Berhad between Padang Besar on

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Minibus Transfer between Hat Yai and Padang Besar Stations

28 December 2022 Richard Barrow

This is a post on my experience of doing a minibus transfer with SRT between Hat Yai Junction and Padang Besar

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360° Video of a Train Crossing Three Viaducts on the Northern Line

27 December 2022 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

360° video from the back of Local No. 407 as it crosses the composite bridge and two trestle bridges between Mae Tan Noi and Khun Tan stations in Northern Thailand. These bridges cross over tributaries of Khlong Mae Tan. Just don’t look down!

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Drone Photos of Chiang Mai Railway Station

20 December 2022 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

Chiang Mai Railway Station first opened on 1st January 1922. However, the original building was destroyed by Allied bombers on 21st December 1943. It was rebuilt in 1945 and reopened in 1948.

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Everything you need to know about the opening of Bangkok’s new terminal train station on 19th January 2023

20 December 2022 Richard Barrow 20 Comments

It has been a long time coming, but finally the new terminal station in Bangkok opened on 19th January 2023.

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Bangkok to the Beach: A Day Trip to Chuk Samet
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Bangkok to the Beach: A Day Trip to Chuk Samet

9 April 2024 Richard Barrow 1 Comment

On the second day of my All The Lines Thailand Challenge, I completed the branch line of the Eastern Line to Chuk Samet Station in Sattahip district of Chonburi Province. I took two different trains there and back, but I will combine my review into one post as both are good for heading to the beach.

Eastern Line Adventure: Bangkok to the Cambodian Border
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Eastern Line Adventure: Bangkok to the Cambodian Border

9 April 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments
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Attempting the Bangkok Train Challenge

12 July 2023 Richard Barrow 2 Comments
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Exploring Ayutthaya: A Day Trip from Bangkok

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Railway Websites

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Top 10 Posts

1. Free Guidebooks for Travelling by Train
2. Chinese CNR Sleeper Carriages
3. Steam Train Excursions in Thailand
4. East-West Rail Corridor
5. How to Buy Train Tickets in Thailand
6. Excursion Train to Suan Son Pradipat Beach
7. Train Schedules for Thailand
8. Excursion Train to Sai Yok Noi Waterfall
9. Steam Train Trip to Ayutthaya
10. Mae Klong Railway

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