THAILAND SLEEPER TRAIN VLOG 🚃 Bangkok to Chiang Mai | 2nd Class AC
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We've been released from quarantine after the test&go program in Bangkok and our first stop is Chiang Mai! So the same day we received our negative test results, we booked and hopped on a sleeper train from Hua Lamphong Railway station and spent the night in transit. We got a 2nd class ticket with AC and here was our experience!
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you truly have the best personality out of all travel you tubers that I know. Really feels like I'm catching up with a friend. Enjoy your time in Thailand!
Aw thanks so much 🥰🥰
Agree. Smart, talented and beautiful.
@@BackpackingBananas It is also great that you are responsive to your viewers.
AMEN!
I REALLLLYYYYYYYYY love how you include the pricing for everything and are extremely detailed on everywhere you go. I feel like I’m on the trip with you! Thank you so much!!
It is just crazy that almost exactly 2 years ago (Jan 22th) I did the EXACT same. One night Bangkok before taking the sleeper train.. showing us this makes me go back because it was the saaaaame 🤩 can't wait to follow this journey!
I have around 300 days until I will have enough money saved and will quit my job to backpack the world. The time is going so slow and am so miserable, but videos like this remind me to push through. The pay off will be worth it.💜
You got this 💪🏼💪🏼 it will be so worth it!
Hey Emily, how much do you think you'll need to save and what places do you wish to visit within that budget? Only asking as I'm contemplating the same!
This seems so fun! I hope to do something like this one day. Thank you for taking us along with you!
Pleasure 😊❤️
I absolutely loved this video. Everything looked so clean and easy! Keep having fun in Thailand 🇹🇭. It is on my list of places to go! Thank you!
Thanks Elena! Yesss I think we May have been lucky everything went so smoothly!
I went on this exact train alone back in Dec 2017 at only 18 years old, my experience was sooo different! It was packed to the brim with people and I got one of the top bunks which wasn't the easiest things to climb up to lol. It made me laugh when you went to the toilet, it still looks exactly the same, even the toilet role held up by the red string! I stayed at that hostel too (by the looks of it), how nice is it!! Hope you're having a great time :)
When my sister was like 12 or something I promised her that when she would turn 18 I would take her on a trip to Thailand… next week she is turning 17. I guess I will be seeing Thailand very soon.
Woo that’s exciting 🥳 she’s gonna be stoked!
I love your travel vlogs ! They are my favorite ! So fun to be able to "live" vicariously through you ! Enjoy your time in Thailand 😊😘
This is perfect in a way of letting people know what to expect !
Back in times I travel alot with the same kind of a trains: from Bangkok to Surat Thani (train leg to Koh Samui) and back BKK (it was 4 hrs late at the end, please dont do any connection to other types of transportation - its totally unreliable). And also from Surat to KL, Malaysia - we had to change trains at the border. Bus is much much better imho.
I've not done the train to Chiang Mai, but instead to the border with Laos, but this brought back happy memories, going to the 12Go Asia office to pick up pre-ordered tickets! We did the sleeper in a 1st class compartment (we were only away for 2 weeks so budget didn't need to stretch as far as yours does) but if I'd known 2nd class would be as quiet and peaceful as your experience was - no real need to pay the extra! Your description of what its like going to the toilet on a train was pure gold. Deserve an award for that! 🙌🙏🤣
Oh cool! Funnily enough, I remember going to the border of Laos 9 years ago! But I think we travelled by boat! It’s great there are so many ways to get there! I’d love to experience the 1st class one day!
This brought back sooo many memories. Loved it.
The good’ol’ Thailand sleeper train 😉
Thank you so much for the regular uploads, they are so entertaining and enjoy watching! Great whilst I'm on my backpacking trip around Canada.
Hello there! I love love love (!!) the video, the format, the info about the prices with conversion! So so helpful! Thank you! I am so excited to follow your journey in Thailand :)
I’ve taken that train many, many times over a 25 year period. I’ve never been able to sleep much on it because of the rough ride on either the day that I arrive or the day that I leave, usually 30 days later (so it can’t be jet lag). They do have newer trains than the one that you were on. I prefer the older trains because of the luggage racks next to the seats. I bring 2 suitcases and a carryon with items going to my house in Chiangmai so I need the luggage space. If I’m in a hurry, I take my luggage to the train station and ship them to Chiangmai and take a low cost airline carrier to Chiangmai.
About a week ago, I bought an airline ticket to Thailand for 2 months, starting September 1. Your vlogs on Thailand inspired me to do it.
Chiang Mai is one of the historical cities located in the north of Thailand, also referred to as “Rose of the North”. It is famous for its historical temples, picturesque mountains, cool weather, and scenic views. Founded in 1296 with rich history and culture.
I find foreign travel fascinating! Thank you for making such an insightful video.
Great vid . I did the Bangkok to chiangmai train once for the experience but will never do it again. Couldnt sleep , you feel the train pulling out of every stop . Nothing beats flying
Yaas been waiting for the series to start ! 🧡
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Ah this makes me so happy! Seriously, Christianne, thank you so much for sticking to your backpacking roots. So many youtubers who I first followed for backpacking content have left it behind for luxury travel and I just have zero interest in that sort of classist bs. You are my queen!!!
Same! There are many who I used to follow who I don’t find interesting anymore 🥲
Im loving these videos! I can't wait to fly out to Thailand in march for my first solo backpacking adventure across SE Asia!! 😀
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ahh this was so useful as i’ll be getting the sleeper train the other way very soon!! 😌 hope you’re enjoying Koh Samui 🏝
Thank you! I hope you enjoy your trip! ❤️
Makes me feel so nostalgic 🥺 love it! Can’t wait for more to come
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Great vlog as always wonderful Christie!!! 💖 Enjoy Chiang Mai, looking forward to seeing your vlogs there!!! 😊
Thanks Sean!
Wow, I rode that style of coach from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in 1995. So they've been in service for quite some time!
Wonderful video! I appreciate the details you provided as I'll be arriving in Bangkok on test and go on March 4th and venturing to Chaing Mai on day 6 in Thailand. Thank you from a new subscriber!
So glad seeing you happy in Thailand ☺️🤍 can’t wait to travel there someday
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Wow! That was a very unique video...OR...omg, that got weird real fast. Lol! So far Thailand looks very nice and I can't wait to see more!
excited for these series lesssgoooo
Hiii! I just wanted to say thanks tbh. I'm from South London similar to where you are and have always been interested in travelling but never found the right time or did find excuses. Anyway, I stumbled across you when thinking about travelling again and I plan to go to Australia on a working holiday visa in June! I saw your videos on this and they were insanely useful and it all just looks like so much fun and I'm glad I found inspiration through you to finally get off my arse and travel!! Keep doing what you're doing because it's amazing for people like me and hey, I might even see you around the world at some point :) Safe travels!
Oooo are u in Australia now? How’s it going? Im going March 2023
Cannot wait for more of your Thai videos 🌎😎🌍
Woooo so many more to come!
thank you very much for review night train no.13 to chiang mai . this train (no13) is my favourite train because good sleeping and a nice view hope you enjoy this train and come again next chance.
I was cracking up when you went to the bathroom 😂😂 giving us the true experience!! 👏🏼
Basically VR 😂
I absolutely love over night train rides!!! I just love the sound of the train and all about it lol I guess bc I connect this to my childhood
I absolutely loved watching this! Do you plan on filming more daily vlogs while you are travelling!?
Thank you 🥰 yes absolutely! Many more vlogs to come!
I just found you yesterday and now subscribed. I just wanted to let you know I appreciate your personality, I find you very honest without being judgmental. You tell us the good and the bad. I don’t feel that you’re trying to “sell” me on anything, you are just being you. Thank you!
I also appreciate your boyfriend who has probably told you, “this is your deal, it’s ok to film me but I don’t want to be a part of it, this is yours”, unlike other You Tubers who do “cutesy” couples videos, “Oh, look at us and our life, don’t you wish you were us?”
Anyway….thank you for the entertainment!!
This video has brought back so many memories from my trip, I had the same problem of finding that 12Go office with all my bags on haha. Great video!
Haha glad we weren’t the only ones!!
My friend and i are gunna be doing your exact trip soon!!! These vids are so helpful to calm anxiety ❤️❤️ hope you enjoy!
same
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I just took the #10 train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok a week ago! It was a fun experience!
Such helpful information, trying to do some research on travel in Thailand and this has been a super useful insight. Thank you!
First time coming across your channel, really enjoyed this video 👍
Heading back to Thailand for 6 weeks this summer with my thai wife and our daughter, can't wait 😊
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Happy in Thailand
Just made a double take driving through Samui chewang yesterday cause I thought I saw you!! Sure enough it was! If I see you again I’ll gladly come say hi 👋😊
Ah I loved Chiang Mai, you’re giving me the bug to go back!
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What great timing! I'm arriving in Chiang Mai in February (after a week in the Phuket sandbox) and can't wait to see your Chiang Mai vlogs. I'm planning to take this train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok at the end of my two months there because I love trains. The trains are all supposed to have western toilets in addition to the squatty potties, but I'll need to confirm that. (I had 2 knee replacements thanks to soccer, and I don't think they will let me squat. 😮)
Nice! Yess I also heard afterwards, there should’ve been western toilets on there as well!
omg can’t wait to travel to Thailand and have that train experience!
Deffo a bucket list thing to do!
Your videos are so enjoyable. Thank you. 🌸🌼🌸
I highly recommend Awana house in Chiang May. Great location, lovely rooms and the roof terrace is pretty chill.
Ooh this made reminisce about my trip to Thailand right before c*vid when I took the night train to Surat Thani before going to Koh Samui, good times🥲
Glad to see the video form the rest of your trip in Thailand.
I think it's because of both COVID and also the old sleeper (rather than new Chinese carriage with red sleeper and western toilet) that it's so empty. Nearly fully booked when we booked weeks in advance for a same journey 3 years ago. It's both good and bad that it's so empty. Sleeper trains were so rife with crime in the past, why they never turn the lights off at night (difficult to sleep without an eye mask for those in upper bunk). And why book the railway ticket with the agent rather than book directly via State Railway of Thailand (SRT)?
BTW I've been to that same Laap Paak Thai restaurant and had the same menu years ago (Khao Phad Tom Yam)!
Looking forward to the video from the rest of your trip in Thailand!
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Oke that is it, my first ever solo travel plans to thailand this summer are set! 😍 I can't wait for the budget breakdown videos and location highlights once you are back! Edit: not excited about the toilet on the sleepertrain.... An actual nightmare
Woohoo 🥳🥳 will deffo make those vids at the end!
The worst is when there is a bucket of water and not even a bum gun! Pack a roll of tp with you on your day trips unless you're down for an "adventure"
@@BackpackingBananas Did you look for a western toilet on the train? Sometimes, there's a mix of types.
ahh i’ve been looking forward to these thailand vlogs for so long!!❤️
Finally here 🥳🥳
I like the multi currency conversions :). Thanks for sharing your travel experiences.
That sleeper train looks like a great experience! I'm quite surprised. I've taken sleeper trains on different routes on several holidays in Europe and they don't look nearly as good as the Chiang Mai sleeper train, and cost more than double!
It deffo feels like a luxury to fall asleep in a city and wake up in another!
The Thailand one is pretty good hey!
@@BackpackingBananas they are more comfortable coach and it's cheap and it's Bangkok to changmai too
Me and my boyfriend are planning on going backpacking in October (our first backpacking trip!) and I’m really looking forward to your vlogs to find out more information on the private rooms in hostels etc as it is hard to find much info online! So glad I found your channel!
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My gf and I are doing our first backpacking trip in October too! It can’t come fast enough 😩
Oh man I miss it, went from Chiang Mai - Bangkok. All the best from out here on land with the Kangaroos in Victoria Australia.
Can’t wait to get back to Oz!
I did this same journey a few years ago. Like you, the taxi driver dropped me outside the station and then I had to cross that crazy road to pick up my tickets from 12Go. Amazing journey though. The first-class ticket price is ridiculously cheap.
In first class you get a whole room to yourself, with a plug socket, sink and big window view from the back of the train (so you see the front of the train snaking round the hillside in the morning).
You also get an evening meal and breakfast served to your room (they bring you a menu when you board so you can choose your food in advance).
And you get the use of a first-class waiting area at the station in Bangkok, with food, drink, TV and air con. I think the full price was £35.
While you're in Chaing Mai, sample the coffee which is the best I've ever had, the night market which is amazing and also go out into the sticks on a tour to care for elephants (not the ones where you ride them). It was a brilliant experience doing that.
We did look at first class but it was about £50 so we decided to save our pennies! Watch the latest vlog - we did some pretty cool stuff in Chiang mai 😉
I more than likely will be taking the train the day that I arrive from the U.S., May 1. Airline tickets, plus checking 2 pieces of luggage, would be around $100-$125. I’ll be going from the new train station, which looks more like an airport. I’ll take your train, or the one that leaves at 10:20 PM. They are both old and still have the baggage stalls next to the lower seats. It looks like most CZcamsrs are taking the newer Chinese express trains. Hopefully, that means fewer people taking the older trains and more space for my luggage. I’m looking forward to your upcoming vlogs in Thailand!
that's tea the best time to take the train to CM. Sunrise is in the best place with plenty of time to see the sights while sipping your coffee or tea
That bed set up looks better than some of the “luxury” business class planes out there-but I wouldn’t fair well on that toilet! Cracked up at “the train is helping me shake”... Definitely a mode of travel I would love to try!
I cant stress this enough guys get the sleeper train !!!!!! ive never had a worse backpain then when i did 11 hours from bangkok to chiang mai in the daytime train
Also the nostalgia of that intersection around the 12go office hahahaha the stresssss trying to cross with backpacks on
Oh I missed out on the train to Chiang Mai last time, decided to do a bus to Sukothai (which we loved!) so it is definitely on a to do list for next time :D
I’ve never heard of that! I’ll have to check it out 😊
Awesome video Christianne 😊👍👍
Thanks Haxter 😊
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The one place i never got to visit was chnag mai, look forward to the content
Love that you include all the prices.
I got you 😘
great personality so happy
Thank you for this video. I want to experience train journey in Thailand but first class tickets are all sold out. This video helps me what to except
Loved your exhibit ;)
Thanks for bringing us along in your Thai backpacking adventure! Will you do some diving in Thailand?
Yes possibly!
The train did look like the Hogwarts express haha! The overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang mai is on my list on things to do once I get the chance to go backpacking in Thailand. I really loved watching this video! 😍
Thanks Milla! 🥰🥰
I'm thai and i travel with that same coach but Bangkok to surat thani and surat thani to bangkok and it's comfortable to travel on overnight train but if it's a new coach that's china give to Thailand it's more comfortable than normal one
AMAZING..how not to follow you..! you took us to the toilet..🙈 that was something..funny..!! tell me of another vlogger who does that..that train footage had the romantic makings of a classic.. movie..👌 vlogs like yours Christianne keep us dreaming and remembering ..and to remember is to live..!! Awesome vlog.
Aw thanks Carlos ❤️ I know the things my audience really wanna see 😉
Love your info !!!
Thanks !
What hostel apps do you use ?
Can you leave you pack/stuff in the hostel ?
I imagine you go hostel to hostel . You go out and explore . Are you able to safely leave your stuff at the hostels while your out exploring?
I’ve never done it . Cam across your videos and you are the best for info ! You inspire me . I’m going in Sept .
😆😆 the trains helping me shake!
It really was 🤙🏼
I remember lying in the bunk with my backpack at 23 years old, I had heard so many stories of people getting mugged while sleeping that I had all my things with me in the bed lol
I enjoyed a virtual trip through this video. Where will you go next in Thailand?
(It seems that a toilet paper was furnished in the train bathroom, but it was not there during my Thai trip.. It was fortunate for you :)
Nice to meet u my contry is thailand i love to go in bankok it look fun :)
I’ve always wanted to go to Bangkok (it’s on my bucket list), but for now I’ll just be happy to see it on CZcams lol. Also, I love your bikini top, it’s too cute 🦋 sending love from Tennessee ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks 🥰 Bangkok is a cool city for sure! I’d love to spend more time there
I m from Brazil, your films are so interesting!
Thank you 🥰
I would love to do this after I graduate this year!
Good luck with your graduation!
This itinerary is perfect. I just have a question though, does the train from Chiang Mai leaves at night time to back to BKK too?
There are 4-5 trains a day in both directions. Most leave at night
We have a major snow storm burning us in Connecticut ,USA !
would be great if you could do a comparison between the sleeper train and flying from Bangkok to Chiang Mai - price, travel time. maybe if you do a budget video.
That’s a good idea to include in the budget breakdown video! 😊
This was a perfect insight into a sleeper train! Definitely doing this on my Thailand trip in February! P.S was there an opportunity to get snacks on the train in the end?
Like twice, a street seller would come onboard selling a few snacks but honestly I didn’t think they looked appealing - deffo was necessary to bring your own snacks!!
From memory, they did have a snack bar when I did this journey - but that was pre-covid time and I can totally see why they wouldn't want people mixing onboard now. Maybe in a few months they will reinstate it. But I think as BB has said, buying your own snacks from a 7/11 in advance is easy.
nice trip and amazing
God bless you and your family
Ahh, I REALLY want to try one of these sleeper trains. I want to try the Caledonian Sleeper train - between London and Scotland - but find them SO expensive!
That would be a dream in the UK! But yes unfortunately the prices are outrageous aren’t they!
@@BackpackingBananas maybe one day…!
I’ve travelled all over SE Asia with my boyfriend and it was mostly cheaper to stay in guest houses and low/mid range hotels. Hostel private rooms are expensive
For sure 😊 I love the vibe of a hostel more than anything! Im always happy to pay a bit more for it
It's a Wow place
Panama relocation tours!!
Dimples 😍😍😍❤💯
Jeremy is one lucky Dude.
I think it’s mainly empty because flying is much cheaper and faster. It cost around 600 BHT and 1:15 flight. Might be fun for first time tourists in Thailand but not backpacking cost efficient
Wow that’s very cheap! Pros and cons to every mode of transport I think 😊
Can you give us a video of what you’re doing money wise? I think in one of your last ones you said you weren’t currently carrying much cash? Though maybe I’m thinking of you having some spare GBP 😅 but do you have Revolut or Starling maybe? How much are you taking out of ATMS, how much do you pay for with a debit or credit card? Full breakdown would be amazing 😁 absolutely loving the series so far, can’t wait to do it myself hopefully next year!
This is a great video idea!
@@BackpackingBananas it’s something I can never get my head around! I know both of those banks have free fees with a certain amount and things but I can never work out the best way to save money on withdrawing from ATMs! It’s honestly wonderful having such a high quality creator from the UK. Thank you for everything you do!
Have Train Number 9 is a new train. You can try.
Hey quick question about the type of backpacks that you use: what type of backpack are you using for your trip and traveling around the world? Any recommendation of type for long term travel so I can just do carry on for budget airlines?
Nic enjoy safe travels
I am Thai.i like your video.
Thanks for very nice travel video how did you booked day 5 PCR test please let me know thanks
You don’t book it, you just turn up to whatever your local testing centre is at the time. We went in Chiang Mai 😊