Kanchanaburi by Train #1

With two consecutive days free, my parents and I went to explore one of Thailand's most famous areas -- Kanchanaburi. Instead of taking the bus, or mini-van as most do, I asked if they would like to try the trip via local train? My parents, although older, were up to the challenge!

We started our day at Thonburi station, also known as Bangkok Noi Station. This is the station for the trains to Kachanaburi. While waiting for our train, I took numerous photos of the station:

Platform:

Timetable board:

Ticket window (In Thai, it reads: jam naai dtua = "jam naai" - sell, or be sold; "dtua" - ticket):

View from the station looking out:

More views from the station (lots of stray dogs):

At 07:50, we boarded our train for the long journey. Due to my love for rail travel, I took photos of the inside:

Our 3rd class carriage (no air conditioning -- just windows! ^_^)

As the train pulled out of the station, I thought: our adventure starts! Please be sure to check back again for more photos and stories of this trip.

Travel to Kanchanaburi by train is quite easy and cheap. Trains leave daily from Thonburi Station at 07:50 and 13:55. Price is 100 Baht ($3/ ¥300) per person. 3rd class carriages only. Travel time: 3 ~ 5 hours. Access to Thonburi station: BTS to Saphan Taksin, walk to the pier and change to river boat, getting off at "Tha Rot Fai" (Thonburi Railway Pier). From there walk west for 10 ~ 15 minutes. For more information, visit THIS SITE. Train timetables and stations/ stops are listed HERE.