First class sleeping compartments on routes in Thailand from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Nong Khai and Hat Yai are usually two-berth and can be locked. During the day the upper and lower sleeping berths are converted into a couch. Passengers can opt to have any meals they order delivered to their compartments or head down to the dining car.
Although Thai trains are not the most reliable in the world they get to their destinations in the end. Ticket prices are comparable to those offered by budget airlines to the same destinations. A mode of transport that epitomises the golden age of travel and the opportunity of seeing parts of Thailand not visible from the tiny porthole of an aircraft entice many tourists to take the first class train.
Quite a lot of Thais are heading back to their home towns for the Makha Bucha holiday on Monday. This usually causes a shortage of tickets for intercity bus and train services. Don’t get caught out. Reserve your seat with 12GO ASIA now.
The joys of first class train travel in Thailand
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When travelling through Thailand and Southeast Asia, first-class train travel is the way to go. Private cabins and washbasins, super-efficient air-conditioning and spacious sleeping berths are among the features that ensure passengers arrive at their destinations fully refreshed and ready to tackle another day.