First Class Sleeper Train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 มี.ค. 2022
- In this vid, we take a first class sleeper train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok! This is my first time taking an overnight train - let me know what you think? Would you take a train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok or would you rather just fly?
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14:22 Yo, Kev, I think the reason why sleeping on most trains are not comfortable as a ship is due to the bunk orientation. The fore and aft layout became the custom in the US and British Navies for practical as well as health reasons, and over time, it became standard practice. So, you and I, as veterans, are used that. But, from what I believe, the brain best assimilates (even subconsciously) when the body is positioned parallel to the motion of your travel vector. Civies experience this too when driving long distances. Easy to sleep in a reclined passenger seat ...drooling all the way. LOL
Good point...I didn't think of that.
This was my thought! Second class has an advantage here!
Love it. I followed during my van life and now that I am retired I am looking for Thailand as a first stop for the first 3 - 4 months.
Sweet! I think you'll love it!
Great video, Kevin! I absolutely would take that overnight train as an alternative to flying. Thanks for sharing it with us and for all the tips. Too bad you didn't sleep well. I once took an overnight train between Moscow and St. Petersburg and it was one of the best sleeps I've ever had. I was worried I wouldn't be able to sleep since I have difficulty sleeping on planes, but I guess the motion of the train rocked me to sleep. Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it. I definitely want to try the train in Russia in the future.
Great video Kevin! I loved the tour and wow how beautiful the train station was. Hope the delay wasn’t difficult getting to the condo and look forward to seeing the new place! 🌊☀️
Delay worked out! In the condo! That'll be the next vid! :)
Hi! I Love this!!! It’s on my bucket list 👏⭐️
It was a fun experience.
I took this ride in 1976. We paid extra for the air conditioned first class cabins. About an hour into the trip, there was a pop and a flash at the electric breaker box in the first class car and the power went out for the remainder of the trip. We spent the evening taking turns hanging our heads out the door window at the end of the car because that was the only window that could be opened. And spent the cool night sweltering in the bunk in the sealed, unventilated first class cabin.
omg...that's sounds terrible...but what a great story all these years later!
@J “took thise ride in 1976”
Thanks for sharing this wonderful video! I recently took the train from Surat Thani to Bangkok, but the first-class cabin was not quite as nice as yours. Thanks for making this video, and wishing you many more wonderful journeys! 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it! I want to try that route you did.
Thanks for the video! I have a house in Chiangmai and have taken the train 12-15 times over the last 25 years, as I go between the U.S. and Thailand. I carry 2 suitcases and a carryon, so it’s cheaper to take a train than fly. I’ll be coming back to Thailand in September and may try to get a sleeper car instead of a second class air conditioned seat if they still offer a discount. I’ve never been able to sleep on a train, even after flying for 24 hours from the U. S., which makes it difficult to stay awake that first day, since the train arrives in the morning.
I’ll bet the train never made up that 2 hour delay. One time, the train that I was on broke down on the way to Chiangmai, about halfway. After an hour, it was decided to have the passengers disembark. There were enough vehicles contacted locally to take us to Chiangmai for slightly over the cost of the train ticket. At Chiangmai, I was able to get a full refund of my original ticket at the train station.
Yeah it was delayed 2 hours...but not biggie. Gave me some train ride with the sun out.
Ok this is too cool...love how old school traveling by train is...thanks for sharing Kevin!
Glad you enjoyed it! It was a cool experience.
Love the train ride, you can take in so much of the country side! Awesome!
Couldn't agree more!
Loved this video! It totally brought back memories of traveling by train in Japan. Glad you had a 2nd blanket! 🥶
I took some trains in Japan but never an overnighter. I might have to try that next time I am in Japan.
Love your video journey! Thanks for posting these videos. Keep up the cruise videos, too, please!
Thank you! Will do!
Thanks for sharing! Most comprehensive video I’ve seen on Thailand trains! Definitely helped that you boarded early. Thanks again!
Thanks man!
Thank you for sharing this train experience and the pros and cons ! Enjoy ...
Thanks for watching!
Great video. Really enjoying your work.
Much appreciated!
Great video! Please keep posting content like this, exploring more aspects of the country.
Thank you! Will do!
This was pretty cool to watch, because I've always wanted to do this.
Thanks brother. It was a cool experience.
Awesome video Brother! Thank you for sharing real world travel! Very cool seeing train travel adventures 👍👍👍
Appreciate that brother!
Will definitely do that!
it's a cool experience
Like the US flights; often delayed because of mechanical problems. The sleeper train in Thailand delayed as well.
Good to know...thanks.
Amazing thank you for showing us your travels
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Loved this! I need to train travel sometime. 😊
I really enjoyed it!
Really nice, private for a train ride. So you are on the go again! Enjoying catching up on your Travato videos, thinking of buying one. Thanks for all the good info.
Im actually heading back to the US for 6 months. Hope to do some road trips/
Awesome!!! Love train especially when the view come along with it!!!! Some train have nice cafe/bar.
I agree!
OOhhhhhhhhhh.... Great Video Kev! I think it's time I start planning my Thailand adventure!
It's a good time! Let me know!!!
When you went on the train ride what about your bike do they have a place for your your little motorcycle could you look like you're having fun and I'm glad you are life is too short not to do what you want to do in life so thanks for sharing the video cuz I'm watching it now so stay safe be careful over there and lots of loves and hugs to you and your family 💜💜🙏🙏🤠🤠
I sold my motorbike.
Super cool!
Thanks! :)
Very good enjoyable video I hope to try this journey very soon Thanks for the info
Thanks for watching! 🙏
Have done both. Love the train!
Yeah, it's great.
@@30AndAWakeUp Believe it or not, even took a bus to Chiang Mai from Bangkok.
@@majorkade I heard the bus is pretty nice.
Thank you for showing us different ways of transportation 🚂🏍️🚐✈️🚕 you may show us ferries and ships in the future 😃
Im excited to go on some ships and ferries in the future!
I will definitely take the train when I visit Thailand! Great video!
You should!
2:30 good time to have Heelys on or a skateboard LOL
haha...yeah
Cool something to think about
it was fun
I run camper van building business. This train interior is done very neatly n finishing is professional and safe. Lot to learn from this tour for camper build. 👍
Very cool. Yeah, there are some similarities for sure
Haha love the comparison of sleeping on a ship vs sleeping on an RV when someone else is driving. I can relate to both! I can see why the bunks remind you of the Navy. I actually thought that when I saw this - looks like being on ship! 😆
Yeah, definitely some ship vibes!
Thanks for sharing!! I LOVE trains. The roomettes on Amtrak have their own bathroom/shower. I take Amtrak to two Seattle Clients. I don’t own a vehicle (for my small footprint ways) so when trains are an option I always choose train before anything else. Wishing you great adventures ahead!
Thanks you! I used to live in Everett WA by the way!
@@30AndAWakeUp 😳 WHOA…I didn’t know you lived in the PNW. Take care of you!
Looks really nice! Much more luxurious than the sleeper train I took in Vietnam ages ago 😆. Thought of your motorcycle trip yesterday, we had to brake for an iguana in the road on the way to the airport in Costa Rica. All parties unharmed! Enjoy the beach.
Freaking big lizards! Ha!
Great video!
Thanks for sharing the train station, and the train tour.
Your friend in snowy northern, Ontario, Canada.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve taken the train between Bangkok and Chiang Mai many times over the last 20 years. I have a house in Chiangmai but had to move back to my hometown Kansas City while my 3 step children and my infant son went to school through high school. I’ve got 3 more years left. I do come back once a year. I usually take the second class sleeper in an older train because they have places to stack your luggage and I have two large suitcases and a carry on from flying over. Sometimes I fly but still go by the train station to ship the luggage so I can take Thai Air Asia and not pay for luggage. One time, I took the train and it broke down halfway going to Chiangmai. It must happen often enough that people with SUV’s showed up to take us for slightly more than I had paid for my ticket. Once we got to Chiangmai, I got a refund for my ticket.
Oh wow…very interesting
Underway, shift colors. That was interesting, thanks for sharing and providing the good advice. I took an overnight train in China and got a smoking roommate, I spent most the night outside the room. As always, looking forward to the next adventure.
Yeah, I definitely couldn't room with a smoker. I dont think smoking is allowed on this train.
Enjoyed thank you
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Humble man, "I'm like a little over 5'11" ". Most guys would say 6'0". That's why I like you :) Stay safe and humble :)
haha...always wanted to be 6ft!
Aweome! My Test and Go pass just showed up today … I’ll be on the beach just south of Pattaya on April 1 ;-)
Sweet!
Cool video. We have always wanted to ride the train from NYC to San Francisco. Enjoy your new place at the beach! Also, the video showing my Camp Hovey barracks room in Korea is up if you still wanted to see the tour. 🤙
Thanks! Will do!
lovely video.
Thank you 🤗
New to TH-cam, and my first time traveling with you. Am interested in Chiang Mai so this was a perfect first video together.
Glad you enjoyed it and welcome aboard!
Hi Kevin you looked fairly comfortable except for the cool air. I truly admire how you travel solo and seem to Enjoy yourself I share your videos with my family and friends can't wait to see you again in vanlife 😁😁
Thanks Calvin!
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. Being a passenger train buff myself, let me add my two cents. First, it’s a bummer that the dining car was not open, that’s usually a great experience and one of the things that makes traveling by train so unique and pleasant. Your comment about the night’s sleep not being as good may have to do with the bed being perpendicular to the direction of travel. I noticed that the beds in the second class cabins were lined up in the direction of travel and may have been more conducive to good sleep. Lastly, it’s surprising that a first class cabin would not have its own bathroom, making it awkward to have to walk out of the room in the middle of the night. But hey, the price was right…:)
That's a good point about the bed.
Very informative. You need to carry a woobie for those cold trains.
haha....I wonder if Im the only one that will get the Mr. Mom reference!
Took a FC ride in Germany..it was delightful...sit back, wander, and enjoy
Sounds amazing!
Love the change of pace video. Thanks for posting it. Did I miss something about the motorbike? Where is the little darling?
Thanks! I sold it! :(
looks so comfy' and i am 5/3 lol' i could fit up top i suppose'' the extra blanket was a plus'' i bet huh worked out great and i bet you were much warmer' i cover my head when the air gets to cold to breath' that works out pretty good''ya i bet the train could be bumpy' I cant wait to see the new place
Yes it was!
@@30AndAWakeUp Air traffic here he comes ' next time'' not to bad of an idea' have a good evening Kevin. hugs
My gripewith Asian hotels is the super cold way they airconditon the rooms too. Freeze your ears off in them.
So true!
I LOVE the various options we have for traveling. As a matter of fact when I’m flying I ALWAYS take a sweater/light jacket even when it’s summer time bc it always freezing on the plane. I’m trying to expand my forms of traveling to include trains. 🤣🤣. It’s probably a bad time to start here in the U.S. bc trains may be packed due to price of gas. I’m sure you’ve heard or seen prices in U.S. How has price of gas in Thailand affected you? Thank you for sharing this new experience.
Yeah, prices are going up here as well.
At least this way the giant lizard won't stand a chance. Cool video. Ready to follow your beach trip. Safe travels!
Haha! Exactly!
Ok I’ll try the Train at least one way next time. I’ve been a Plane Snob whenever I visited Thailand in the past. I like the idea of Booking the entire cabin for just yourself
Yeah, it was a unique experience. I recommend it.
Sorry the cabin was soo' cold' wow good to know thank you Kevin''
No worries
Awesome great Travel Training great Thailand 🇹🇭.
Thanks! 😃
much nicer than my recent Amtrak trip ( MIA>ATL)
I used to ride the Amtrak from DC to NYC...it was ok but expensive.
Did you leave bumblebee in Chang Mai? Paddy Doyle did this trip with his motorcycle a while back. It was quite an adventure.
Also he had food stops along the way.
I sold it and rented one when I got to the beach.
I loved your video. I’m planning to go there this year. Can you please let me know if the train has a website to buy the tickets?
Im not sure...this was during the pandemic and they only way was to go to the station but it might be different now.
Before the world was on fire I made a trip to Thailand and wanted to do the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai but the first class options were booked for weeks. I knew they were popular, but darn! haha. Maybe on my next trip out there.
Yeah, I heard the same thing. I booked a couple weeks early.
Would like to try taking a train, but after Comparing the pricing between flight and the train from CNX to BKK, most of the time taking overnight train could be more expensive than taking a flight. Taking an overnight train certainly is more interesting though.
yeah.....flight is always cheaper and faster
Very cool I always love seeing local transportation options. Do they have a bullet train there??
no
I've taken a quick look at this video, so far, and will have to finish watching the video since it looks as if you are comfortable on that train from what I've picked up on,at the beginning!See ya soon!🌺🚄🛏️☕
Thanks
Nice video. I took this train pre-Covid when the kitchen was open. The food was surprisingly good. BTW, are you watching Netflix through your Thai or US subscription (VPN)?
When you get Netflix, it works in any country. you dont have to have a separate sub for each country.
Nice video!
Big Bang Theory is the best use of otherwise "un-useable" time. I would love to do a BBT marathon - sadly I just don't have enough time that is not better spent doing all kinds of other stuff. Wonder if I'll ever get thru all of them...
Thanks for taking us on this ride with you, and the tips, just wondering what's happening with Bumble-bee?
Yeah, BBT is great. I sold my bike and rented another one when I got to the beach.
Hi, Kevin! Did you book your ticket before you claimed it at the station? Do you have the link to the website for it? I'm hoping you can share it with us. Thank you! By the way, I love your informative tour videos. Keep 'em coming.
No it was during Covid so I had to buy at the station
I know you got that train information off the live you did the other night haha 😂 glad to see your putting it to work
it was good fun
Love watching your content, cheers from 🇨🇦
Nice video Kevin! What beach are you referring to? In Bangkok? I think I missed that info if you shared it in the video.
Pattaya
Great informative video..Did you have to sell your scooter?.. or is there a storage facility?
I sold it!
Hello and happy new year. I have watched about 10 or 12 of your videos. I am now watching your train trip from Chiang Mai to Bangkok I’m so intrigued. Quick question white 67 female I’ve traveled the country pulling an RV etc. Alone. I want to do this, can I?
Yeah, I think it's perfectly safe for a solo female traveler. Thailand as a whole is generally safe. I know tons of solo females there and never head of any issues.
Thank you for making this. I'm in Pattaya and taking a bus to Bangkok. I'd like to take this train to Chiang Mai. Any links on where to book it?
it was during covid and so i had to go to the station.
@30AndAWakeUp Ah ok cool. Will probably do the same. And yeah, Pattaya is just too wild for me, LOL 😆. Loved the 131 baht bus I took from Bangkok to Pattaya, though. Super affordable and efficient. Only took like 1.5hrs
Nice video shame the dining cart wasnt open :( 2nd class is a little warmer but still ac
Yeah, I missed out on the dining car. Heard it's nice.
Too bad the train station didn't have a Priority Pass lounge lol, thanks for the cool video!
haha..that would have been nice...I haven't used that benefit in a while!
Hi, nice video! Could you share which website you used to book for this train ride please? Thanks!
I booked directly at the train station.
Great video. Very interesting how much luxury you got for $70. I was wondering what happened to the bike? Did I miss a video about selling the bike? Thanks
I sold it and rented one when I got to the beach.
Was it easy enough to turn up and buy the ticket for the next train? Or do you have to buy it ahead of time i.e. for tomorrow etc?
I bought mine a few days earlier but there were only 2 first class cabins being used and I think there is around 20. However that could change as people start to travel more.
@@30AndAWakeUp awesome, good to know you can prepurchase. Cheers for the reply.
I will travel US scenic routes by train this summer and fall
Awesome! You'll have to let me know how you like it.
Did you book your ticket online or at the train station. I want to book online but not sure which website to trust. Any suggestions? Thanks
I walked into the train station a week before and bought it. I couldnt find anywhere to book online.
I don’t know why, but all long distance trains through That part of the world are freezing. We did the KL to SIN trip about 10 years ago and our journey was soooo cold.
haha..yeah...Id love to try that KL to SIN train.
Where is the bumblebee (scooter)
I have heard we can ship a scooter on the train.
Did I miss something?
I sold it and rented one!
Awesome vid. Do you know if they allow little dogs on board for people who want to travel with their dogs?
Hmm...not sure. I would think so..but not sure.
@30 And A Wake Up if you made the reservation online, can I get the link so I can check out their website for pet information. Thanks
@@Vagas2012 I think you can but I just went to the train station and bought a week in advance
@@30AndAWakeUp thanks
…how do you book this class? this is a great ride for long distances…nice video.
i booked it at the train station. not sure how one would do that online
Maybe I missed it; what happened to your motorbike? Did you sell it or did you ship it in the train?
I sold it and rented one down here.
I was wondering, and I see from the comments that you sold your scooter. Originally you told us how much it cost. Did you get a good price for it? After selling it, how much do you figure the cost per time usage was?
I actually sold it for more than I paid!
@@30AndAWakeUp wow. That’s great.
What did you do with the bike? I'm guessing you're going back to Chiang Mai?
I sold it and rented one when I got to the beach.
Where do you buy tickets?
How much time in advance can you buy them?
I bought them the day of at the train station
where you able to check your motorbike in on the train ? what is the cost for that service?
You can but I didnt, so not sure of the cost.
What did you do with your motorcycle, since you are taking the train?
sold it :)
what happens to your motor bike? You checked it in onto the train?
I sold it!
👍👍
Thanks for watching.
I am so far behind. 🤣
haha! No problem.
Wow two' TV's nice showers and toilet all anyone could need for a longer ride'' WI-FI included i would love to ride a train one day that would be lots of fun and photo's or cam cording would be my thing' love it Kev' have fun enjoy the new place hope to see you soon back in the states and thank you for taking me on the journey with you and walk through of the train and what it has to offer' hugs
Thanks
These are the new China made rail cars introduced in 2016. I think the new trains are #9 and #10. Avoid the old sleeper cars scheduled at other times of night.
ok
Hello' Kevin' the train cabin looks cozy and nice' and i see on the TV' screen right where i need to be right about now' in the the tropics' the Gulf of Mexico' planning on it in near future' would love to partner up with you a friend to go with' would be nice'' have fun' and keep the videos coming' blessings to you' hugs
Thanks 👍
Do you have to buy two tickets if you want the room to yourself?
I didn't have to
Did the motorbike make the trip on the train?
I sold it and rented another when I got to the beach! 😊
You forget that when you talk about price your also talking about a hotel room
I did talk about the price! :)
What did you do with Bumblebee?
Sold him!