Thailand’s NEW Overnight Sleeper Train | 1st CLASS Private Cabin

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  • Thailand’s NEW Overnight Sleeper Train | 1st CLASS Private Cabin
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  • @tashatuesday1801
    @tashatuesday1801 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I adore the little history lesson at the beginning!!! So many youtubers skip the interesting bits and make their videos all about themselves. THANK YOU for storytelling!

  • @curiousboy2204
    @curiousboy2204 Před rokem +6

    Thank you for this video, I managed to book the new train from Hatyai to Krung Tep Aphiwat (Bangkok). Just a note : You need to book the train that indicates "Special express CNR" .. the letters CNR indicates it's the new train. If it's just "Special express" ... that is still the old train. However, these new trains are only used in certain lines. So majority of the train lines, especially those local trains, are still old trains.
    Also, there is a restaurant carriage car so you can order your meals and have them bring to you at your seat :) But just to take note that the meals are slightly more expensive e.g. each set meal is about 200 THB comprising food, drink and fruit. So if you prefer cheaper options, you can get meals in the alternative way as shown in this video :)

  • @ML-hg5cs
    @ML-hg5cs Před 2 lety +25

    I love the extra research and history you include. Please keep them coming.

  • @emeree
    @emeree Před 2 lety +8

    I'm writing a story that involves travelling through Aisa in the 1980s, and your video was just what I needed to get a first feel for what travelling through Thailand by train feels like! Thank you so much for making such informative and entertaining content

  • @SaveUpandFly
    @SaveUpandFly Před 2 lety +5

    Would love to try this route someday, love these trains! Thanks for the extra bit of history, very interesting 👍

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety

      I would definitely recommend you do it once :)

  • @sagit100
    @sagit100 Před 2 lety +4

    I watch a lot of videos about Thailand and yours always with a lot of information I really enjoy watching them

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety +1

      Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Compiling valuable information does take a lot of time to research and edit, and sometimes i think to myself is the viewer even interested, but when i read comments like yours it motivates me to not compromise on this aspect of my videos, so Thank you :)

  • @emp3163
    @emp3163 Před 11 měsíci

    This was one of the best most informative train vlogs I’ve seen. Great job mate.

  • @annetravel5935
    @annetravel5935 Před 2 lety +1

    What a wonderful video especially the history you gave. Such a nice change for the usual tourist videos. Thank you

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety

      Thank you Anne. I really wanted to set myself apart from the other CZcamsrs with this video and give the viewer a comprehensive understanding on the rail system and the overnight sleeper trains. The views on my video unfortunately don’t reflect the effort and production quality that I put in when I compare it to the views other CZcamsrs have received on the same topic. With that said, I still remain very proud of this video and I’m glad it compelled you to want to share your thoughts with me in the comments, so thank you 😊

  • @boeingkp2
    @boeingkp2 Před rokem

    Thank you, love from Thailand❤❤
    And also 2nd class sleeper in the pictures that you show is an AC coach but they add fans in case the AC were broken

  • @eleanorclarke2055
    @eleanorclarke2055 Před 2 lety +2

    Alway enjoy your channel, very informative, much better than most with lots of interesting and fun things to do
    Keep them coming

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety

      Cheers! These videos unfortunately do take more time to edit and so I can’t get as many out as I would like to, but that’s a trade off I have to face

  • @Sheeeerkhan
    @Sheeeerkhan Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks, that was excellent, explained well, links in description 🙏🏻

  • @MrRockwellrob
    @MrRockwellrob Před 2 lety +12

    We have used the train quite a few times from Bangkok to Ubon, and always found it to be a pleasant way to travel, yes it’s not 5 star, but have managed to sleep well enough. Really enjoy your video’s very much.

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety

      I reckon ear plugs would have really helped me sleep better. Thanks for watching :)

  • @leesulzer3889
    @leesulzer3889 Před 2 lety +3

    Done this trip a few times but stopped at Surat thani , not first class but had our own room, air-conditioned was freezing but bottom bed was big enough for 2

  • @mytube9182
    @mytube9182 Před 2 lety +9

    What I like the most from your channel is that you gave me the closest feeling of being there along with you where you were going. And this one is as ever, didn't disappoint any.
    A bit addition about choosing the upper or lower bed when you're traveling with a lady. Normally you'd take the lower one and give the upper one to her. In Thai cultures there's a little difference. They'd let the lady choose and it'd end up with her choosing the lower bed due to better convenience, she wouldn't have to climb up and down especially when a personal hygiene is in need.

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for always watching and commenting pal. btw she chose to sleep upstairs 😂

  • @afinkung
    @afinkung Před 2 dny

    For flight ticket, you have to book in advance 1-2 months, you will get a cheaper ticket. It costs me around 1,100-1,200THB (travel insurance included). But you have to board at Don Mueang Airport (old Bangkok Airport).

  • @6K2KRH
    @6K2KRH Před 4 měsíci

    nice video thx.

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you 🙏🙏 it is so informative! Great work!
    The view from the window is EPIC! Especially 15:39
    So funny you filmed your shower. 😂😂

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety

      The views from the cabin window were remarkable.
      I had to film the shower otherwise i would have failed my mission in giving you guys a comprehensive tour 😂

  • @somchaidiy5663
    @somchaidiy5663 Před rokem

    I am very enjoy watching your video very nice view beside the rail road your video give me perfect detail I needed. thanks

  • @nickhubbard3671
    @nickhubbard3671 Před 2 lety

    I've travelled BKK to Nong Khai - great trip, different to MK to Euston!.
    Thanks for your clear documentary style.

  • @hs0zcw
    @hs0zcw Před rokem

    On several trips from Bangkok to LAO PDR and back. Similar cabin karma but no wheelchair. I enjoyed the gentle rocking and the background noise of the train which allowed me great sleeping all night with no wake ups.

    • @hs0zcw
      @hs0zcw Před rokem

      If the trip allows one night for travel and sleeping together, I will choose the Thailand train every time but I am not in a chair for those trips

  • @DisappearforDays
    @DisappearforDays Před 9 měsíci +1

    I love that they got the food delivered to the station! I wish we had that when we went 😂

  • @mitchsan79
    @mitchsan79 Před 2 lety

    What an experienced right? Hope to experience that when I visit Thailand. Tnx for sharing this video. Always tc.

  • @scottsworld
    @scottsworld Před rokem

    interesting, thanks

  • @Steven-qi4gm
    @Steven-qi4gm Před rokem

    Thanks for the video. I’m trying to get a train like this from hua hin to surat Thani in December but struggling on where to book 😆

  • @clthewanderer
    @clthewanderer Před rokem

    Thank you for this review! I'm planning to take the train to Chiang Mai but I'll be sure to bring ear plugs and food.

  • @cherylsemrau7100
    @cherylsemrau7100 Před 2 lety +1

    I would love to do this trip.

  • @YototheLi
    @YototheLi Před 10 měsíci

    Watching Mugen Train on the train
    The Irony haha
    This video helped me a lot, planning for my trip to Thailand. Thank you for this video!

  • @nikkster01
    @nikkster01 Před 2 lety +2

    been BKK Chiang Mai BKK to Malay border at Sungai Golok and Padang Besar also to Non Khai not too bad for cheap
    all part of the experience getting from A to B should be a lot easier without starting from BanglamPho stn

  • @matthew-DTC-ads
    @matthew-DTC-ads Před 2 lety

    Love the videos mate, what do you film on? Should get an affiliate link going you’d get some extra $ coming in 😎

  • @walkwithtimmi2764
    @walkwithtimmi2764 Před 2 lety +2

    Thx for tips, I rather go by plane as u mentioned, look 4ward for songkhla content👍

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety

      It’s cool to experience the sleeper train once though and Songkhla content is going to be awesome!

  • @marydexplorer6370
    @marydexplorer6370 Před 2 lety

    I haven't tried riding a train like that..looks comfy & nice..but d red boxers made my day..lol 😀 red really??? 😊😍😘

  • @hassanalihusseini1717
    @hassanalihusseini1717 Před 15 dny

    Thanks for the video.
    Honestly I prefer second class over first class when I am travelling alone. In second class you have more privacy. I always call my bed there "my sleeping cave".
    Apart from that it is really difficult for somebody not so sporty to reach the upper berth in first class. 555 You even have to start with the correct foot first.
    And if you can avoid the last carriage as it shakes you most.
    I love travelling by train not only in Thailand, but it is certainly not for everybody.

  • @kollapsiblelungs
    @kollapsiblelungs Před rokem +1

    ..great video, man. this definitely makes me wanna try hat yai by train. how much was the first class?

  • @passport_papii
    @passport_papii Před rokem

    i subbed when i saw you watching mugen train

  • @sirafoxtron1701
    @sirafoxtron1701 Před 2 lety

    I have boarded that train for the first time back in 2018

  • @Samsok013
    @Samsok013 Před rokem +1

    I was very excited for this but like most things in Thailand it never works as it should be :( good video though!

  • @Tanutanu77799
    @Tanutanu77799 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for your good video. Do you make a reservation what a seat No is? For example, 1-2 or 3-4.

  • @BrianCRPG
    @BrianCRPG Před 2 lety +2

    traveling long distance by train in Thailand always go 2nd class sleeper - it really is more comfortable!

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety

      Why is it more comfortable?

    • @BrianCRPG
      @BrianCRPG Před 2 lety +1

      @@MergimVlogsYT not so cold and other human being to talk to

  • @tombombadil9123
    @tombombadil9123 Před 2 lety +4

    awesome sleeper (especially when you consider the price) and an awesome video. btw how tall are you man? :D

    • @jomontanee
      @jomontanee Před 2 lety

      Especially compares to the air tickets price now during the inflation and diesel skyrocket!!

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety

      Thanks mate, you could probably tell from the video that i'm fairly tall, I'm 193cm

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety

      Very good point, i wonder how much the price of domestic flights has shot up by

  • @ricardoraulino-guitar

    Hey Bro.. great review..
    How it was the wifi quality?

  • @toregilgulliksen1516
    @toregilgulliksen1516 Před 2 lety

    Bring some farang food like : Subway :-P Love from Norway ! :-D

  • @haroldshiramizu9593
    @haroldshiramizu9593 Před rokem

    great video. how much was the train ride ?

  • @jdavies212msu
    @jdavies212msu Před 2 lety +3

    Yup, that lack of food and beverage options, loud noise obstructing sleep, and inability to regulate the temperature would be deal-breakers for me.
    Did one overnight to Chiang Mai, and many overnighters to Isaan-all second class. By comparison, that first class wasn’t that much better. The minuscule cubbyhole compartment and cramped shower wouldn’t be enough to sway me.
    If Thai Railways had to delete the restaurant car because it was losing money, then they were not doing something right. Easier to save face by just deleting the service rather than bringing in experts to bring it up to standard.

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety +2

      If i was travelling solo and had to take the train, I would also book second class. But i really do like the privacy you get with the private cabin in 1st. You never need to worry about your stuff, you don't have to be as mindful of other people, and there's far less disturbance from other passengers.

    • @iks77
      @iks77 Před 2 lety +1

      actually the restaurants in the old sleeper trains were quite decent, real cooked food... in the new trains its basically microwaved CP or 7-11 meals (and now even none at all...)

  • @TrainSounds
    @TrainSounds Před 5 měsíci

    Looks like there needs to be train service north of Chang Mai.

  • @marynarkw
    @marynarkw Před rokem

    What time they conver seats to beds?

  • @glennp4072
    @glennp4072 Před rokem

    Good vid what was the price per person 🙏

  • @mabo9636
    @mabo9636 Před 2 lety

    SRT has ordered 115 trains from China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation and China CNR Corporation in 2016

  • @ScottJoelleAdventures
    @ScottJoelleAdventures Před 11 měsíci

    Can someone please advise me how to purchase 1st class sleeper tickets in advance? Want to buy for Bangkok to Chaing Mai in November, all I can find online are sites like 12GO that only seem to offer 2nd class tickets. Thanks.

  • @2Travelis2Live
    @2Travelis2Live Před 2 lety +3

    I watch a lot of these sleeper train videos. Two things I notice. First, very few people sleep well on a train. Second, you can tell quite a bit about the dynamics of a relationship by who sleeps on the top bunk.

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety +2

      you can tell the dynamics of a relationship by who sleeps on the top bunk 😂😂😂 Woah don't jump the gun there. You're putting way too much thought into something trivial. I slept on the bottom because i didn't want to fall from the top and injure my gf.

    • @samrusskiusa6848
      @samrusskiusa6848 Před 2 lety

      Actually we had sit-side-improvise nice sex on the 1st class sleeper train journey... short, forced super quiet, but most memorable!!😋😊😊👍🏼

  • @HiNickCares
    @HiNickCares Před rokem

    How do I get a cabin to myself?

  • @au1947
    @au1947 Před 2 lety +2

    very nice, who is rolling stock manufacturer?

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety +1

      The trains are from china

    • @mabo9636
      @mabo9636 Před 2 lety +1

      SRT has ordered 115 trains from China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation and China CNR Corporation in 2016

  • @Bobrogers99
    @Bobrogers99 Před 2 lety +2

    The term "first class" is relative, and you must compare it to the alternatives. Your experience was better than sitting upright in a seat for all that time. You should have been advised to bring your own food and drink.

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety

      There’s many comparisons which you can draw up, but in this video I wanted to know if the luxury and comfort of a 1st class ticket was worth sacrificing the time and money in which you save flying economy ;)

  • @goprojoe7449
    @goprojoe7449 Před 2 lety +4

    Train journeys can be far better than flying for a relaxing and scenic journey, but they do need to be a true first class experience to justify the time spent in my opinion, and this is very far from that. Unfortunately, I don't think Thailand has any proper first class trains, aside from E&O, which is simply a very limited luxury tourism experience.

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Před 2 lety

      i agree there's definitely room for improvement, but the new trains are sure a massive upgrade to the previous trains.

  • @panukornrojanasomsith3304

    The roof is quite low, the walk way, toilet and shower room. I guess the clearance is about 6'5".

  • @wannazmisolihin6960
    @wannazmisolihin6960 Před 6 měsíci

    What we called this class? Cabin or 1st class sleeper?

  • @nishu413
    @nishu413 Před 2 měsíci

    Why platform were so narrow. Which ever other countries I have been to I have not seen such narrow platform

  • @SurrealParkour
    @SurrealParkour Před 5 měsíci

    Seems that during the night you got hot and then cold, yes and then no. 😅😂

  • @johcx1994
    @johcx1994 Před 3 měsíci

    Tbh... buying new trains but not upgrading the tracks and other things.... I mean its like bringing in new airlines and planes but no proper support for them. I do hope they change and upgrade their tracks (I know its extensive work... Malaysia is doing it).

  • @GipsyDean
    @GipsyDean Před 10 měsíci

    Why take a train between Chiang Mai and Bangkok if it costs more than flying?

  • @sulfacodeine2472
    @sulfacodeine2472 Před 2 lety

    The loss of railways was a result of a populist policy of a government several years ago. This allows passengers to board for free, without paying. Nevertheless the subsidies given by the government each year are insufficient to cover their expenses, thus canceling this policy in many years later by other governments. However, even though the fare has been collected at present. But the overall price is still very affordable compared to other modes of transport. The making cross-provincial transport still popular including the motorcycles that you see.

  • @Glacussia
    @Glacussia Před rokem

    As a thai i can confirm our train isnt that great as the japanese or chinese but at least we can use it lol

  • @user-uo2ps9wz7i
    @user-uo2ps9wz7i Před 6 měsíci

    Ice Thailand ice shurender Malaysia wine

  • @nickvegas2459
    @nickvegas2459 Před 10 měsíci

    It doesn't seem as though train travel in Thailand has changed in 30 years....and it hasn't changed 30 years ago either.

  • @user-uo2ps9wz7i
    @user-uo2ps9wz7i Před 6 měsíci

    It is customary to take motorcycles on the train

  • @hs0zcw
    @hs0zcw Před rokem

    You had better travel with a helper who is patient and cooperative. That can be a real strain on the helper.

  • @user-uo2ps9wz7i
    @user-uo2ps9wz7i Před 6 měsíci

    Okay, the conductor may not be the best, but the train is

  • @user-uo2ps9wz7i
    @user-uo2ps9wz7i Před 6 měsíci

    Thailand wines

  • @user-uo2ps9wz7i
    @user-uo2ps9wz7i Před 6 měsíci

    Well, at least the trains here are not the same as in China or Japan; they are generally too modern

  • @thekp5466
    @thekp5466 Před 2 lety +3

    demon slayer !

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

    I dint dare to took a shower on that train during the Pandemic……nah

  • @myoutdooradventures6378
    @myoutdooradventures6378 Před 5 měsíci

    why would anyone take the train instead of flying ???

    • @SurrealParkour
      @SurrealParkour Před 5 měsíci

      He already gave several reasons
      The novelty and lifetime experience aspect.
      Cheaper than flights depending on tickets.
      Jungle views and literally best scenery whilst traveling.
      You get to lie down and try to sleep unlike a minibus or even most planes where you can recline the seat but never get a bed unless you flew business class.
      Privacy that you get is far greater. What plane gives you a private room for 2?

  • @andreasgiannopoulos1204

    Are you albanian?

  • @PlayingwthCreation
    @PlayingwthCreation Před rokem

    You take the train to rest your soul.

  • @SLEEP-236
    @SLEEP-236 Před 7 měsíci

    What's with the face masks?

  • @user-uo2ps9wz7i
    @user-uo2ps9wz7i Před 6 měsíci

    Normal for such a poor country