Location of train to Hua Hin
[QUOTE=Bugzy69;2886977]From which station in Bangkok please? And you suggest advance booking?[/QUOTE]It's the main new train station for Bangkok, two stops on the MRT from Mo Chit and Chatuchak Park and you need to get off at the Bang Su MRT station. The train station connects underground with the MRT here so no need to go outside. Follow the signs. I think it says "building" for the main station for some odd reason from one of the hallways. But it's a short walk from the main station at BangSu.
You will see the ticket window when you arrive to your left. There are numerous trains during the day but you want to take the Express and 1st class as the seats are more comfortable than second, though both have A / see. Don't take the ordinary or normal train as that will still take you 5 hours with many stops. A friend of mine could not get a seat for 1st class on the return so you may want to buy in advance but don't know if you can do on line.
Beg to differ but eye of the beholder
[QUOTE=Buksida;2892728]Friday night was not too busy around the street. There are many entertainment areas nearby and this area seems to be declining. However there were numerous little sweeties available. Three hundred baht bar fine and 1500 to 2500 depending on which service that you enjoy. Its better than Wonderland but Soi Binthbaht seems to have the best selections.
[/QUOTE]Been trolling bars in Bintabaht & Wonderland for last 3 nights. For me Bintabaht has many 30/40/50 yr old girls, younger ones in Wonderland. Yeah old ones too in Wonderland but higher percentage of 35 down, not many 8,9, here anywhere. Mate got cute Thai spinner 20, body and face 8 ish, FROM wonderland for 1000 BF & 3000ST. But he said min 2 hrs. My pre trip research says BF up to 500 and ST 1000. Me had 2 massage. First 1000 all up, 2nd 300 m fee + 1000 finish. To me massage is better value = massage + sex. But as I have learnt everyone's experience is different.
But honestly I would say average girl here is rating 5/6 at best. Some you look at and go - you have got to be kidding.
Update on the way to get to Hua Hin by train
[QUOTE=Tomasb;2889008]It's the main new train station for Bangkok, two stops on the MRT from Mo Chit and Chatuchak Park and you need to get off at the Bang Su MRT station. The train station connects underground with the MRT here so no need to go outside. Follow the signs. I think it says "building" for the main station for some odd reason from one of the hallways. But it's a short walk from the main station at BangSu.
You will see the ticket window when you arrive to your left. There are numerous trains during the day but you want to take the Express and 1st class as the seats are more comfortable than second, though both have A / see. Don't take the ordinary or normal train as that will still take you 5 hours with many stops. A friend of mine could not get a seat for 1st class on the return so you may want to buy in advance but don't know if you can do on line.[/QUOTE]The correct exit from the MRT is exit number 3 (Bangsue Grand Station) and a little further it becomes "Krung Thep Aphiwat Station". Don't take the exit number 2 (railway train), this one leads directly outside, to another railway.
The girl at the ticket window speaks perfectly English.
Tickets can be sold online as I saw people showing it on their phones. I don't know if there are numerous train during the day, but I arrived at 10 h30 am and there was only one train departing at 15 h30 (not even the Express one, she said this one will take 4 hours). I finally booked the train for the next day, which is a bit of a pain in the ass as it's departing at 7 H30 am (only 1 train in the morning). She asks you to be there one hour prior departure, but I arrived around 20 minutes before and everything was fine.
Be careful, it already takes around 40 minutes from Nana to Bangsue by BTS plus MRT.
There were only 3 tickets left, and all in 2nd class only (330 bahts), so be sure to book a ticket before going there directly with all your luggages (a mistake that I personnaly made, thinking it's going to be like in the bus station). The train is comfy enough for the 3 h30 ride, but it's cold inside, so prepare a jacket, and possibly wear a trouser too (think of it being as cold as in a plane).
Next thing is take your passport to book the ticket, it is a nominative ticket.
The final destination of the train is Surat Thani, so don't be surprised it will be written "train to Surat Thani" on the board, but it will be written "Hua Hin" on the ticket and keep the ticket with you at all time, there's a guy checking the tickets inside the train.