Michael Portillo continues his exploration of Thailand by rail, steered by his 1913 Bradshaws guide. He steps into the ring under the guidance of champion trainer Master Toddy to learn Muay Thai boxing. Can he perfect the cobra-inspired right hook?
Taking his courage in both hands, Michael confronts his dread of snakes to assist in a surgical operation on a deadly venomous king cobra. He discovers the lifesaving work of Bangkoks Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, established at the time of his guide by the royal family after the death of a young princess.
Striking south to the resort of Hua Hin, Michael learns the history of the Southern Railway and hears how royal patronage kickstarted todays Thai tourist industry. He meets the niece of the present king, Rama X, at the Palace of Love and Hope, created by their ancestor, King Rama VI, to hear about a colourful restoration project.
We try out what could be the CHEAPEST train ride ever! A 2 hour train ride on a 2nd class coach from Chiang Mai to Lampang that only cost us 50 baht a ticket ($1.50 USD) We were really impressed with Thailands railway service and facilities. We know that Thailand provides serious value for money but does it get any better than this! We had super comfortable seats, AC, loads of luggage space, electrical charging ports and a million dollar view!
What surprised us the most was that the seats could be even cheaper if you did not want the AC and preferred the fan.
We are so excited to share our train journey with you and FINALLY explore a different part of Thailand. Get ready for some adventuring!
Here is a little bit about us:
Hey!😁 We are Shevelle and Devan!
We are a South African couple who hopped on a plane to Thailand in 2020 and started to live a life we couldnt even dream of! Our combined passion for travelling and video editing made us want to share our experiences, lessons and all the exciting new places that we discover! Thank you for virtually travelling with us!
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