Hello from Chiang Mai!

Time flies. It’s already my third day here!

It seemed surreal that I just bought the tickets last Sunday and hopped into the plane and train two days later. Surreal but real!

I wanted to take the train all the way from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, but due to the year end season, certain routes didn’t match my time and plan.

Left with not many choices, I had to fly to Bangkok and took the train to Chiang Mai.

Traveled from Suvarnabhumi Airport via Airport Link Rail to Makkassan station, changing to MRT to Hua Lamphong Station.

Highlights of the day:

There is a public shower in Hua Lamphong Train Station for TB20 (about RM2). How cool is that! Nothing luxuries but for locals and travelers alike, it is very convenient and refreshing!

Delicious pork egg congee at the stall next to the train entrance for TB30. Portion a tad too small but delicious.

The second class upper sleeper berth train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai was good, cheap, clean and comfortable. Although I would reckon a 6 footer might find the lower berth much more comfortable with bigger space. Only downside, it turned pretty cold as we ventured through the night.

Seats by day.

Sleeper berth by night.

There are places to keep your bags below the seats, but I just wanna keep my bag closed to me since I have my lappy and external hard disk in it. Plus there’s still plenty of room for me to sleep. For a 5’5″ lady.

For a 14 hours trip, I think it’s one heck of a good deal, plus saving a night’s stay at the hotel.

More to come!

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