miguel a. cartagena
Symbolic routes in Thailand on a cozy train
One of the most symbolic routes to do in Thailand if you take a train that connects the capital with northern Thailand where there are many interesting places. We took the train ride to Ayutthaya and go further up. Once you get to the station you go to the lockers. To go north we went to box office number 12 and the platform. At 1st we were told it would be platform 9, but it ended up being 7. I can tell the train did not have AC but there are a lot of fans all over the ceiling to use if it bothers you. It is cozy because instead of having split seats they are double and usually never full so you can sleep or stretch.
Then do what you want. Something different from other trains is that sellers of food stalls are allowed access to this train. That means that if the trip is very long you will not have any problem to order skewer chicken, rice, vegetables or any of the usual street delicacies while enjoying a coke or a beer. The best without doubt are the views as you travel the country. They do not leave you indifferent. The ride to Ayutthaya is a short journey of less than an hour and it's worth getting this transport no doubt because it is very economical. Do not worry because, like in most of Thailand, off the train you will have loads of offers to see the city. It is very easy but don´t get the first that you see, you know, a little bit of negotiating.
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