Comments on: Chiang Mai | Thailand: Sleeper Train Returning To Bangkok

By: Sandra Hotellor

Sandra Hotellor — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:42:23 +0000

I’d just like to say that Thailand is incredible to say the least, I loved each minute of beqing there. I went with a few close friends on a trip. It was perfect for us, and I can honestly say it would be perfect to your experienced tourists… or unexperienced. So you must go to Thailand!

By: manaliandterry

manaliandterry — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:04:11 +0000

Keep checking back Roberta! Miss you and so glad you are following along. Hope you are keeping Westover in proper order for us, with board elections and all!

By: manaliandterry

manaliandterry — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:02:19 +0000

You betcha Rusty! We see something new and quizzical each day, and to get answers to the string of questions that follow is a rarity. The world clings to her mysterious beauty.

By: manaliandterry

manaliandterry — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:57:04 +0000

Hey Smita! We can only compare to the sleeper trains in China, but for the purpose they were both acceptable, and I say that loosely. I can't stand sitting upright, without being able to at least stretch my legs and walk around for more than 6 hours or so. The compartments in the Thai sleeper train were roomier than their Chinese countparts, although the upper berth was very narrow in terms of width. The Thai train was also configured initially as upright seats, and then as sleeping time approached, would be converted into beds by the train staff. Biggest complaint about Thai trains, they don't stick to the rigid and reliable schedules you might find in China. On either leg of our Bangkok to Chiang Mai journey we were between 3 and 4 hours late.

By: Smita

Smita — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:47:30 +0000

Sleeper trains/buses are my worst nightmare! Honestly, I would almost rather stay sitting up the whole time. How did it go for you? At least they made your bed for you! The one I was on was literally the size of a coffin and you would bump your head everytime the road was a bit bumpy.

By: rusty

rusty — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:15:53 +0000

Its an eye opener seeing how uncommon things in the US are very common in the rest of the world. Hope you're enjoying it.

By: roberta

roberta — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:56:28 +0000

ENJOY THIS MAGICAL HAPPENING – THIS IS MORE THAN A TRIP – BEATS THE TODAY SHOW AND GOOD MORNING AMERICA STAY SAFE LOVE YOU