Tips for Travelling on the Daytime Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
The Special Express Train 7 runs daily from Bangkok KTA terminal to Chiang Mai. Here are some hints and tips to help you be prepared and enjoy the journey.
Thailand
How to Spend a Day In And Around Mae Sai, Thailand
If you find your way to the northernmost point of Thailand, there are plenty of things to occupy and interest you. Rent a motorcycle or a car and driver and have a great day out along the shores of the Mekong.
Ever Wondered Where the Chrysanthemums in your Chrysanthemum Tea Come From?
I came across this field full of flower-pickers and wondered what they were doing. Turns out they are in the early stages of producing your cup of herbal tea.
Something Excellent To Do Near Chiang Rai And Something Not So Excellent
If you go to this wonderful part of Thailand, you should spend an hour or two at the Baandam House art estate. Whether you go to see the long-necked tribal ladies is up to you.
A Ride on the Death Railway
Take the five-hour trip on the train that follows part of the route of the Second World War Thailand-Burma route. See some great scenery and spare a thought for those who built it.
Day 2 in Sangkhla Buri -Three Pagodas Pass and Underwater Temples
Blundering passport-less through police checkpoints, I gazed into Myanmar through the historic Three Pagodas Pass. Then I solved the mystery (to me at least) of the underwater temples.
Day 1 in Sangkhla Buri – The Three Bridges
This town, in western Thailand, is where cultures meet. An evening stroll across the bridge brings insight and amusement.
Low Season on Koh Lanta
This island in the Andaman Sea has a casual atmosphere and an interesting history. Avoid the crowds by coming in July or August.