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- Arpy A8 contributionsAlways exciting and vibrant city, no matter what, shopping, food, wellness. Public transport, in the city, to and from airport is excellent!Written 27 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- md1mmSheffield, UK1,628 contributionsThis is the best way to travel in Bangkok. It is underground and is not impacted by the notorious traffic jams in the streets. It is very cheap and there are machines with instructions in English to buy tickets (also ticket offices are available). It is not as extensive as in other cities but it is very efficient. Very clean, air conditioned and very easy to use.Written 22 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NywherebuthereSydney, Australia48 contributionsVery handy bus station, easy to find and easy to use.
Entry to toilets is on Floor 1,and entry is 10 baht.Women’s toilets have toilet paper and are very clean. They also have a shower and for 5mins is only 10 baht.Written 21 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CPSConsultAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates101 contributionsState Railway of Thailand (SRT)
Bangkok
Overnight Sleeper Trains In First Class Carriages On CNR & Thai Older Rolling Stock.
Having taken a few overnight sleeper trains between Bangkok & Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai & Hua-Hin I feel able to confidently confirm the following train experiences as the norm & constantly in play. Some aspects great, others not so good!
May I preface the below by stating travelling first class sleeper train in Thailand is by & large a wonderful, fulfilling & easy modality of travel around the country. Still recommended but one must book carefully & knowledgeably!
When travelling on the more modern, newer & faster CNR (Chinese National Railway) carriages in first class, towed by the more powerful diesel powered engines like on the Special Express No. 32 train from Hat Yai Junction to Bangkok & the CNR Express, Rapid newer CNR Express trains to & from Chiang Mai / Rai etc? Well BEWARE of the choking diesel fumes that quite literally pour into the luxurious FIRST CLASS sleeping cabins on the first class carriage!
Asphyxiation is NOT an understatement! Not by any means as the toxic diesel fumes are sucked into that leading first class carriage directly from the earnestly working engines coupled in front of the lead luxury carriage!
This ONLY happens on the more modern CNR Express / Rapid train journeys. Never occurs on the older, slower Thai Railway rolling stock! Not least as the first class sleeper carriage on the older trains is at the rear of the long train.
But do be aware that not only is there one temperature of ice-cold air pouring into one’s sleeper cabin (very nice if in the hot season & gratefully appreciated) but the poisonous choking diesel fumes also sucked into each compartment are less than desirable!
Now to be more accurate the main first class cabins affected are the front 4 double cabins of the first 1st class carriage ONLY! So one is perfectly safe from being fumigated if in the rear two thirds of that leading first class carriage.
So make damned sure you select a cabin towards the rear of that first class carriage & NOT the first 4 double cabins on that first class carriage.
That little problem aside, I highly recommend the safe, comfortable, air conditioned, rolling stock with usual ambient train carriage, engine, railway line noises, sounds, disturbances along with lolling, rocking, rolling & general locomotion in motion that virtually every train delivers!
The staff, security, conductors, maids, stewards & co’ are for the most part positively enchanting & most entertaining, engaging & always happy to help, serve & assist where required.
Top tips are:
1. Bring your own food, snacks, meals, beverages & drinks with you! What is served up in the dining car is just about fit for a developing nation’s army, at best.
2. Bring some warm sleeper clothes or a good polar-tech blanket as the AC operates at full-bore with no temperature control above zero. That’s great in the hot steamy summers, not so good during monsoon / cold season.
3. Ablutions are average at best but manageable, that said I try not to need to have to go during my 12-15 hour journeys.
4. Ear plugs or white noise headset are pluses to soften the usual noises experienced on overnight railway travel.
5. Upper bunks are my preference which is good because the lower bunks all get snapped up first in both first & second class carriages.
6. Choosing the older slower Thai rolling stock over the newer faster modern Chinese manufactured carriages makes for a more comfortable, softer bed, journey & a fresher one ref no fumes being sucked into the rear placed first class carriage/s.
7. Do not expect a Japanese Bullet train experience, be ready to settle back into a leisurely old school enjoyable train journey with all the charm of the Orient.
8. Purchase your tickets directly from D-Ticket Thai State Railways (I am prohibited from giving you the URL) who are far quicker, better, safer & more accurate than using third party websites or providers who take up to 72 hours to revert with a successful purchase or a rejected attempt. Or buy direct at the relevant stations.
Highly recommend but be aware of the issues with air pollution in the front 4 double cabins of any first class carriage on any CNR Express / Rapid overnight train.
Enjoy your experience & perfectly good night’s sleep.Written 12 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - merlyn0001Fethiye, Türkiye34 contributionsBest to book the coach/bus online a few days before needed as just turning up can be a disappointment. Was easy to find and get to. Waiting is outside in the shade but bring mozzy spray for flies. Easy to get ticket .Written 16 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JoeBangkok, Thailand4,955 contributionsThe BRT is kinda like a bus/metro hybrid. It's a bus with a fixed schedule that runs in dedicated lanes so very little traffic delay.
Tickets are a flat 15 baht fee regardless of distance. There are ticket machines and customer service booth. They have clean waiting areas and English/Thai information displays.
It's really easy to use. Connects to Chong Nonsi BTS and Talat Phlu BTS.
It can get crowded and busy but everyone respects the space and nobody pushes (unlike in China)
Very impressive system. 6am-11.40pm. Runs every 10-20 mins depending on day/timeWritten 22 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - vegengLos Angeles, CA41 contributionsThis is a specialised bus terminal just for Nakhonchai Air buses which mainly travel between Bangkok and northern cities such as Chiang Mai. Certain sections have air-conditioning.
The nearest BTS is Mo Chit station and you can take either bus #3 or #77 to go there.
Inside the bus terminal, there are several inexpensive food stalls and 711 shop. The seats inside the bus terminal are comfortable and you can get free 1 hour wifi.
What's the difference between this and Mo Chit bus terminal? Mo Chit bus terminal handles all bus companies and is very crowded.Written 13 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
