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

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  • čas přidán 31. 12. 2021
  • 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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Komentáře • 98

  • @GK-wx6xo
    @GK-wx6xo Před 2 lety +21

    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  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @DisappearforDays
    @DisappearforDays Před 9 měsíci +3

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

  • @deandecoursey2334
    @deandecoursey2334 Před 2 lety +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  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jaimorgan1742
    @jaimorgan1742 Před 6 měsíci

    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!

  • @argonunya882
    @argonunya882 Před 4 měsíci +3

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

  • @user-yk9sk7pg6v
    @user-yk9sk7pg6v Před rokem +1

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

  • @happylucky5076
    @happylucky5076 Před rokem +1

    Good night and sleep tight.😴

  • @TensuraDemon9
    @TensuraDemon9 Před rokem +2

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

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  Před rokem

      Thanks. Are you going to do the same trip?

    • @TensuraDemon9
      @TensuraDemon9 Před rokem +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  Před rokem

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

  • @kollapsiblelungs
    @kollapsiblelungs Před 7 měsíci +1

    …lovely video.

  • @lesliegoa
    @lesliegoa Před rokem +3

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

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  Před rokem +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 Před 2 lety +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  Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @craigebauer
      @craigebauer Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @Jeanology
    @Jeanology Před rokem +1

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

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  Před rokem

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

  • @josephhapp9
    @josephhapp9 Před rokem +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  Před rokem

      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 Před rokem

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

  • @matthewgardner6359
    @matthewgardner6359 Před 2 lety +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  Před 2 lety

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

  • @granthumphries9331
    @granthumphries9331 Před 2 lety +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  Před 2 lety

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

    • @elektricdrop
      @elektricdrop Před 2 lety

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

  • @PattayaMD
    @PattayaMD Před 2 lety +3

    Very nice experience

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  Před 2 lety

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

  • @user-yq8ud2nh6d
    @user-yq8ud2nh6d Před 2 lety +2

    Welcome to​ Thailand.​

  • @PattayaMD
    @PattayaMD Před 2 lety +2

    Happy new year🎉

  • @jethrotaylor2614
    @jethrotaylor2614 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I have travelled on this train

  • @lx2436
    @lx2436 Před rokem +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  Před rokem

      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 Před rokem +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  Před rokem

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

  • @thomasnguyen8813
    @thomasnguyen8813 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @tigergooner7214
    @tigergooner7214 Před rokem +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  Před rokem

      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.

  • @lesliegoa
    @lesliegoa Před rokem +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  Před rokem +1

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

  • @karenblair7350
    @karenblair7350 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @hamid2607
    @hamid2607 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi could u tell us about recently news of Thailand

  • @annyork8679
    @annyork8679 Před rokem +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  Před rokem

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

    • @dominikapodbilska
      @dominikapodbilska Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @HiNickCares
    @HiNickCares Před rokem

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

  • @HiNickCares
    @HiNickCares Před rokem +1

    How early do you need to get to the station?

  • @panukornrojanasomsith3304

    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 🚆.

  • @UrbanGuitarLegend
    @UrbanGuitarLegend Před rokem +1

    Is there a link for the booking?

  • @aranyaroy5876
    @aranyaroy5876 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @aranyaroy5876
      @aranyaroy5876 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @rickferguson2004
    @rickferguson2004 Před rokem +1

    How much luggage can you bring ?

  • @hamid2607
    @hamid2607 Před 2 lety +1

    What’s a rule of Thailand

  • @Nobitasan777
    @Nobitasan777 Před rokem +1

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

  • @user-fx1nt9jw8x
    @user-fx1nt9jw8x Před 2 lety

    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

  • @ThatOneGuy-hp2pb
    @ThatOneGuy-hp2pb Před 6 měsíci

    Boom boom on train?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @scanjet1000
    @scanjet1000 Před 8 měsíci

    Can i bring a bike?

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @scanjet1000
      @scanjet1000 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @mrb8993
    @mrb8993 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Luxury? 🤣🤣🤣

  • @pasitpoomchusri6604
    @pasitpoomchusri6604 Před rokem

    Outdated train in developing country..

  • @shadmo8629
    @shadmo8629 Před rokem +1

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

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  Před rokem

      Good to know. Thanks

    • @amnart0056
      @amnart0056 Před rokem

      Where did you get those information?

    • @shadmo8629
      @shadmo8629 Před rokem +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  Před rokem

      I cam see why you feel that way.

  • @keepgoing1973
    @keepgoing1973 Před rokem

    More camp than a row of tents

    • @AlwaysonaJourney
      @AlwaysonaJourney  Před rokem

      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.