General Reports

[Mogwai]

I'm sure Thai train travel is very slow

Slow and bumpy. I've taken the night train once to Chiang Mai. It was a nice trip but it was quite bumpy because the tracks were not smooth.

But that was back in 2004. Maybe they have improved the tracks in the meantime.

[Mogwai]

I missed that part in the article. This, in addition to the stupid hours, makes the train utterly useless to us who primarily want to hobby.

I think it's aiming at Bangkok residents who want to go to (the beach in) Pattaya for a day in the weekend. So that's why it's leaving at 6:30 AM and going back to Bangkok at 3:50 PM.

[Red Kilt]

I'm sure Thai train travel is very slow but I have always wanted to take a short train trip.

You did say "short", but I can vouch for the Bkk to Vientiane (Lao PDR) trip.
Of course it stops on the Thai side of the border at Nong Khai and you need to bus to Vientiane after the border crossing but you know what I mean.

4 choices for departure times. Overnight or day.

Takes 8 - 12 hours depending on your choice of departure time.

Leaves from Hualamphong.

[Allover]

I'm sure Thai train travel is very slow but I have always wanted to take a short train trip. Preferably not a trip that starts at 6:30AM like the BKK-Pattaya route. Has anybody taken the train from BKK to Hua Hin? Or for that matter the boat service from Pattaya to Hua Hin? I'd be curious what that is like.

[MonkeyPaw]

Ahhhh. Was not following the posts. But the last ones were the ones I read and wanted to give MonkeyPaw a heads up in that he cannot leave by official channels and he is in for a world of hurt if he is stopped by authorities.

Even his hotel / residence could turn him in if they checked the stamps on his passport. I have had front desk girls flip through my passport or even make a copy of the front page in some countries. They try to hide it behind the counter but I am very wary of such things.

Thanks for the advice and help, but Monkeypaw is classic. If you do your research online, you can follow Monkeypaw's adventures throughout many sex guide boards in years past. Actually my old ISG account has some legendary posts from the days of Nuevo Laredo in Texas. I'm always breaking rules and having fun doing so! By the way, I really wanted just to ignore those think who this is "fiction. " But I'm beginning to realize that some members on here are either Monkeypaw fans and some just really have a disdain view of the ole Monkeypaw. That means they don't like me one bit. And for those who are PMing me with support on my posts. "Thanks, sorry I can't respond to them all."

Just in case, you had doubts. Look at the dates in the conversation photos attached, bit out of order. Click on my profile and follow my ISG posts to see my locations. You'll get the idea soon enough. Monkeypaw is always a step ahead in matters like this. Why would I do so much work to create fiction? It's not like it's the end of the world and Monkeypaw has nothing else to do, right? Enjoy!

[Banana Boi]

Plus it will only run on the weekend.

I missed that part in the article. This, in addition to the stupid hours, makes the train utterly useless to us who primarily want to hobby.

[Shiba7]

I too am reading and I'm thinking that while he is writing I don't have to buy any novels to read.

That's the problem. If he's writing this with fiction sprinkled in between, it's problematic because now people will actually think they can get their visa denied.

[Wimble]

Ahhhh. Was not following the posts. But the last ones were the ones I read and wanted to give MonkeyPaw a heads up in that he cannot leave by official channels and he is in for a world of hurt if he is stopped by authorities.

Even his hotel / residence could turn him in if they checked the stamps on his passport. I have had front desk girls flip through my passport or even make a copy of the front page in some countries. They try to hide it behind the counter but I am very wary of such things.

I can't answer for the Paw but I suspect (and sincerely hope) he has this figured out. Either way his recent adventure was interesting reading as are most of his posts.

Dude,

This is getting into serious territory. You will end up in deep trouble if you don't exit the same way without official notification. If you exit through official routes, they will look for your entry and then let you rest in their prison facility because you did not enter officially. When they let you out, several years later, they will ban you from entering the country again.

I'm in Bangkok now. God has bestowed upon me some serious powers to succeed in my journey. So I'm having a quick meal at Terminal 21 and later it will be time to play with the ladies. Hopefully we can hang out soon, buddy old pal.

[Rob Jones]

I can't answer for the Paw but I suspect (and sincerely hope) he has this figured out. Either way his recent adventure was interesting reading as are most of his posts.

I too am reading and I'm thinking that while he is writing I don't have to buy any novels to read.

[Run Mann]

The new train might be more comfortable, and perhaps faster (they renovated the track), but it's still a 6:30 am departure, and only one per day, so I doubt it'll be convenient to anyone. If departure time were closer to noon, more tourists might be interested.

Plus it will only run on the weekend.

[Crocodilexp]

https://news.lovepattayathailand.com...a-start-march/

Will be an interesting option to get to Bangkok. Says fare will be economical.

There's already a train (non-aircon, hard seats), once a day, departing at some ungodly morning hour (6:30 am), and taking way too long to arrive (4-5 h, as I recall). It costs 30 baht.

The new train might be more comfortable, and perhaps faster (they renovated the track), but it's still a 6:30 am departure, and only one per day, so I doubt it'll be convenient to anyone. If departure time were closer to noon, more tourists might be interested.

[Allover]

Dude,

This is getting into serious territory. You will end up in deep trouble if you don't exit the same way without official notification. If you exit through official routes, they will look for your entry and then let you rest in their prison facility because you did not enter officially. When they let you out, several years later, they will ban you from entering the country again.

I can't answer for the Paw but I suspect (and sincerely hope) he has this figured out. Either way his recent adventure was interesting reading as are most of his posts.

[Banana Boi]

https://news.lovepattayathailand.com...a-start-march/

Will be an interesting option to get to Bangkok. Says fare will be economical.

[Wimble]

Dude,

This is getting into serious territory. You will end up in deep trouble if you don't exit the same way without official notification. If you exit through official routes, they will look for your entry and then let you rest in their prison facility because you did not enter officially. When they let you out, several years later, they will ban you from entering the country again.

After chilling with some local fishermen in Phu Qouc, they got the idea that I was a stand up guy and I could be trusted. They agreed to help me get to Thailand through a Cambodian refugee route.

So wish me good luck! It's nap time.

[MonkeyPaw]

I'm in Bangkok now. God has bestowed upon me some serious powers to succeed in my journey. So I'm having a quick meal at Terminal 21 and later it will be time to play with the ladies. Hopefully we can hang out soon, buddy old pal.