Bangkok to Chiang Mai By Train | First Class Sleeper Train.

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  • We decided to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by train. In this video you can watch our journey and then decide for yourself whether it would be a suitable way for you to travel.
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  • @GK-wx6xo
    @GK-wx6xo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love traveling by train. Sitting for hours and watching the scenery go by is so peaceful and the rocking motion is relaxing

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. We didn't get to see a lot of scenery this time as we travelled during the night.

  • @DisappearforDays
    @DisappearforDays 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We had the same hostess when we went just recently, she was so lovely! 😍😍

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ah really. Yes, she was very nice. :-)

  • @user-yk9sk7pg6v
    @user-yk9sk7pg6v ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video - just the right amount of detail!

  • @jaimorgan1742
    @jaimorgan1742 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks so much for doing a height test on the beds! Very thoughtful of you, you guys are the first Ive found so far to give any info on this! Subscribed, thanks!

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! Enjoy your journey. ;-0

  • @deandecoursey2334
    @deandecoursey2334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I take the train frequently between Bangkok and Chiangmai. Frequently meaning arriving to Bangkok from the U.S. and heading to Chiangmai with 2 suitcases and a carryon to my house just outside of Chiangmai. Sometimes if I’m in a hurry, I take my suitcases to the Bangkok train station and ship them for around 300 baht and then fly to Chiangmai and pick up the suitcases the following day. I can’t sleep on the train because of the noise and the rough ride from the tracks but the views during the daytime are great.

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know what you mean about the noise. It woke me up quite a few times.

  • @TensuraDemon9
    @TensuraDemon9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this video. It's so Informative!

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Are you going to do the same trip?

    • @TensuraDemon9
      @TensuraDemon9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlwaysonaJourney I'm just starting to plan my trip for Thailand soon. I've never been on a long train trip and your video helped me decide to at least try it once. Thanks for the detailed explanation and for showing tips. You guys are wonderful 💜 thanks again!

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TensuraDemon9 That's great. It's an experience. Thanks for your support. It means a lot. ;-)

  • @happylucky5076
    @happylucky5076 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good night and sleep tight.😴

  • @kollapsiblelungs
    @kollapsiblelungs 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    …lovely video.

  • @argonunya882
    @argonunya882 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Be advised if you want 1st class you need to book it almost month out (cause they sold out real fast)

  • @PattayaMD
    @PattayaMD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nice experience

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a nice experience. Not the best sleep but pleasant. :-)

  • @user-yq8ud2nh6d
    @user-yq8ud2nh6d 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome to​ Thailand.​

  • @PattayaMD
    @PattayaMD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy new year🎉

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and Happy New Year to you too. 😉

  • @josephhapp9
    @josephhapp9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙏🙏🙏
    We trained 1st class sleeper Chiang Mai to Bangkok, hopped of at Don Muang airport flew to Koh Samui arrived 9am.
    Best experience and fun all the way.
    Recommend.
    Love your video👍👍😘😘

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great. It's not for everyone but i think journey is often part of the fun. If you're still in Thailand have a great time. ;-)

    • @josephhapp9
      @josephhapp9 ปีที่แล้ว

      At home now in Western Australia, returning to Thailand next vacation.

  • @thomasnguyen8813
    @thomasnguyen8813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Andrew you need a little push to get on top :) lol

  • @lesliegoa
    @lesliegoa ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great informative vid. Thanks. Are all the 1st class cabins meant for 2 people? Or are they some with 4?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you! Yes, I think they are. all for 2 people. If a group of four people are travelling there is a divider between the two cabins that can open.

  • @craigebauer
    @craigebauer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, thanks for sharing all of the features! If you don’t mind I’ve got a question. At the end of the video, when the beds were made up, I could hear a baby crying a couple of times. I think the door was closed, so did sound really travel that easily through the walls? Did it affect your sleep?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi. The sound did travel easily. It wasn't a good night's sleep to be honest.

    • @craigebauer
      @craigebauer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlwaysonaJourney Thanks for that info! I'm a reaaaaaaaly light sleeper. My travel partner can sleep through anything, but that might be difficult for me.

  • @granthumphries9331
    @granthumphries9331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hi andrew, love your videos! this is a little off topic but do you know if its possible to fly from london to phuket via Kuala Lumpar as the connecting flight? sorry if this is really random! thanks

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Grant. I don't know to be honest.

    • @elektricdrop
      @elektricdrop 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably possible with Air Malaysia if they are flying to the UK still

  • @matthewgardner6359
    @matthewgardner6359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, do you know if any rules have changed with covid? Do you still have to do the 7day sandbox or can the quicker 1day quarantine? Im looking to book a trip and feel like im back to square one. Thanks

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Matthew . I check the TAT website for latest updates.
      www.tatnews.org/

  • @Jeanology
    @Jeanology ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, love your informative video! Is that a GoPro you're using to record?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jeanology, yes you're right, we always use GoPro for many of our videos.

  • @lx2436
    @lx2436 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the very informative video! May I know if it's easy to feel giddy on the train for someone prone to motion sickness?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I think it's possible to feel sick because of the motion amd the length of time you'd be on the train. Have you experienced travel sickness during a train journey in the past?

    • @lx2436
      @lx2436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlwaysonaJourney Thank you for your prompt reply! I have not taken an overnight train since I was a kid, but normal train journeys seem to be fine. Does the train sway from side to side?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lx2436 You're welcome. It does sway a little bit.

  • @tigergooner7214
    @tigergooner7214 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Jerry what Airlines are good to fly internally as we're want to go to Chaing Mai first when we arrive from Australia so we will have to stop in Bangkok and from Chaing Mai to Phuket if there is a straight flight ✈️ to Phuket or we'll have to stop in Bangkok and Fly to Phuket please 🙏 🤔

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, Tiger & Gooner.. Thanks for your comments. There are direct flights from Chiang Mai to Phuket. From my experience Vietjet is the cheapest option but unreliable. AirAsia is a budget airline with moderate prices always on time and the last one is Bangkok airways which is full service. Sometimes the price when compared to AirAsia are quite similar. Jerry.

  • @jethrotaylor2614
    @jethrotaylor2614 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have travelled on this train

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you enjoy the experience?

  • @lesliegoa
    @lesliegoa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi we will be on this train later this week. Can one get coffee or hot water (to make my own coffee) in the morning? And did you have the train food? How was it?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello. When we traveled the food and drinks were out of service.

  • @annyork8679
    @annyork8679 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im travelling on Train 10 from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, first class sleeper in about a months time. I bought the upper and lower berths so I can have the cabin to myself. Very indulgent, but I want to enjoy my own space......question.....is there food available to buy on the train now covid restrictions have eased??

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      The food service on the train still unavailable. Thank you for your sharing.

    • @dominikapodbilska
      @dominikapodbilska 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hope you don’t mind my asking. But how did you buy the 1st class tickets? I can’t find it anywhere online😞

  • @karenblair7350
    @karenblair7350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Andrew, now that you've travelled the route by air, bus and train what is your favourite of the 3? Thanks

  • @panukornrojanasomsith3304
    @panukornrojanasomsith3304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was thinking that, the sleeper train should make one for tall people. Especially the beds. The beds should be at least 7 ft in length for when 7 ft people come to sleeper train 🚆.

  • @hamid2607
    @hamid2607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi could u tell us about recently news of Thailand

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I usually check this site for updates.
      www.tatnews.org/

  • @HiNickCares
    @HiNickCares ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How early do you need to get to the station?

  • @aranyaroy5876
    @aranyaroy5876 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How to purchase train tickets? Can it be booked online beforehand?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can book trains on the Thai Railways website.
      www.thairailways.com/

    • @aranyaroy5876
      @aranyaroy5876 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlwaysonaJourney unable to find or book any train on this site.

  • @UrbanGuitarLegend
    @UrbanGuitarLegend ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a link for the booking?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      www.dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home

  • @HiNickCares
    @HiNickCares ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have to buy two tickets if you want the room to yourself?

  • @rickferguson2004
    @rickferguson2004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much luggage can you bring ?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      For the 1st class you can have maximum 50kg per person.

  • @hamid2607
    @hamid2607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s a rule of Thailand

  • @user-fx1nt9jw8x
    @user-fx1nt9jw8x 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could we bought 2 rooms connected …coz i ll bring all da cute thais chicks n Hav a wild party through da journey…….yehaaaaaaaaa ….gosh i miss my midwest Amtrax

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am not sure. Try and tell me how it goes. ;-)

  • @Nobitasan777
    @Nobitasan777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, where are you from?, I am from Thailand 😃

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm from England and Jerry is from Thailand. ;-)

  • @ThatOneGuy-hp2pb
    @ThatOneGuy-hp2pb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Boom boom on train?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That wouldn't appeal to me. Each to their own though.

  • @scanjet1000
    @scanjet1000 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can i bring a bike?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good question. Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to this one.

    • @scanjet1000
      @scanjet1000 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AlwaysonaJourney I've decided I'm gonna cycle from Bangkok to Chiang Mai over 5 days

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow! That's a big challenge. Good luck and please be careful.

  • @mrb8993
    @mrb8993 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Luxury? 🤣🤣🤣

  • @pasitpoomchusri6604
    @pasitpoomchusri6604 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outdated train in developing country..

  • @shadmo8629
    @shadmo8629 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    smh SRT trains are dangerous. I'd rather fly NOKAIR or go by road (the #2 worst in the world).

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know. Thanks

    • @amnart0056
      @amnart0056 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where did you get those information?

    • @shadmo8629
      @shadmo8629 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amnart0056 Personal experience, over many years. I've been on all the major SRT lines and through/to more than 40 Thai provinces. I was in a train crash on the Southern line and got robbed on the Northern line. จริงจริง. NokAir for me.

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      I cam see why you feel that way.

  • @keepgoing1973
    @keepgoing1973 ปีที่แล้ว

    More camp than a row of tents

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Stan and I wouldn't change it for the world. This is me and I'm happy. Hope you are too. Thanks for leaving a comment.