rooster59 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Special Tour Train by TAT BANGKOK, Oct 3 (TNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and partners have launched ‘new normal’ tour service on a special train. TAT, the Thai Hotels Association and tourism-related operators invited representatives of embassies in Thailand and chambers of commerce of many countries to board the special train from the Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok to Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan. The guests traveled on special carriages where chefs from five-star hotels of the Dusit Thani Group served famous dishes of provinces as well as beverages all the way. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news/line-today-english-news-553595 -- © Copyright TNA 2020-10-04 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rmac442 Posted October 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2020 What was the objective ? To demonstrate how dire the 1950s train system still is?? 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saakura Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Why so bitter so early in the morning? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 New Normal Orient Express train....well that should p*ss off the actual group that runs special package train tours already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted October 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2020 so many old bitter farang on Thaivisa everyday 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Meanwhile peasants are queuing up for food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 45 minutes ago, Thechook said: Meanwhile peasants are queuing up for food. And perhaps this little promotion will help a few more from having to so queue. Is that a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 1 hour ago, steven100 said: so many old bitter farang on Thaivisa everyday Not old, and not the least bitter, just stating facts. As the Eastern & Oriental Express (E&O) is a luxury train operating in Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand, run by the same people who operate the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to similar 5 star standards. So if you ran these types of tours already, and someone else decided to try and copy the model would you not be the littlest bent. However, this is Thailand and business models are always stolen and the originator forced out of business as they get undercut by the new competition. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) Just like in Mad Max having tied a person to the front of a car or truck, everyday they could pick a special member of the big boys to tie to the front of the locomotive to lead the way for each Amazing train ride. To make more funds they could sell tickets at every station for people who want to huck tomatoes at them having a winner chosen for the best hit. Now this is a winning idea. Funning aside, good food sounds like a fun thing. Might be ok! Edited October 4, 2020 by holy cow cm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stouricks Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Will TAT be running a train to Leicester soon? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ratcatcher Posted October 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2020 It's a pity there are no images of this special "new normal" train. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, saakura said: Why so bitter so early in the morning? I was bitter last time I went on a Train here, window impossible to close, carriage doors tied back and the rear of the train just open to the track except for a bit of string, stopped at every station to let vendors on and (the express) took over 11 hours from Ubon. How many hours is it to HH, about 4? Edited October 4, 2020 by Orton Rd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orton Rd Posted October 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2020 27 minutes ago, stouricks said: Will TAT be running a train to Leicester soon? LOL Good idea 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 55 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: Not old, and not the least bitter, ha ha.. very funny... 56 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: this is Thailand and business models are always stolen and the originator forced out of business as they get undercut by the new competition. you think this only happens in Thailand? Not bitter, except about Thailand... you just don't seem to be able to see it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamus Yaigh Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 2 hours ago, rooster59 said: launched ‘new normal’ tour service I do hope the vomit inducing term 'new normal' disappears fast. It will put me off everything with it in the name, much like 'boutique' did in the 90's. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottinger Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Hamus Yaigh said: I do hope the vomit inducing term 'new normal' disappears fast. It will put me off everything with it in the name, much like 'boutique' did in the 90's. Couldn't agree more, the phrase became a cliché almost as soon as it was coined. 'Craft beer' also has me looking for a pail. So too 'wild swimming' and 'wild camping'. As for trains, give me the old open-air boneshakers of Thailand over those 250 km/hr aircon cylinders in China and elsewhere; they may be efficient but the fun factor is entirely missing for me. Guess I'm just an old fudly-Dudley. Edited October 4, 2020 by Pottinger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yellowboat Posted October 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2020 4 hours ago, rooster59 said: as well as beverages This train will have alcohol, while all others don't anymore? Rich tourists get to drink, where those in the cheap seats do not? It is a nice idea, but I would guess that it is overpriced for anyone who has spent any time in Thailand. Hearing very little about the protests on the forum these days, though, there is no end of TAT updates. A friend has four college age kids, and she is terrified they will join the protests. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 1 hour ago, kenk24 said: ha ha.. very funny... you think this only happens in Thailand? Not bitter, except about Thailand... you just don't seem to be able to see it... Does not affect me one bit, just laying it out for a member who thinks this leader running this country is infallible. I have no skin in the game, just think its funny someone would use a business model already out there and claim it as there own. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, steven100 said: so many old bitter farang on Thaivisa everyday Yes indeed, maybe Thailand's "new normal" is getting at them! Over here in Cambodia "old normal" is still way of life despite borders being closed and sports events without spectators (eg. football). Edited October 4, 2020 by Burma Bill additional information 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Burma Bill Posted October 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2020 4 hours ago, rooster59 said: to board the special train from the Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok to Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan. Thomas Cook in 1841:- 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scot123 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 What happened to the ban on alcohol on trains? Remember the ban brought in after a member of train staff got drunk/high and raped and murdered a young girl throwing her off the train! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSF Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 That should get the tourists flocking back. After doing their 14 days quarantine where they have learned yoga and how to make a green chicken curry pizza, they can have a ride on a choo-choo train. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Saucage Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 6 hours ago, rooster59 said: ....‘.new normal’ tour service on a special train... ...where chefs from five-star hotels of the Dusit Thani Group served...all the way. Yeah, that's how the "new normal" is seen by the leading class in this feudalist country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 New Normal Train. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chassa Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Did a train tour in 1990 to the Surin Elephant Festival - quite expensive but worth it. Outward journey was by steam locomotive and the return by diesel loco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Non-alcoholic beverages? Since it's a train and they killed the one pleasure, watching out the window at the world go by while having a cold beer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Flying Saucage said: Yeah, that's how the "new normal" is seen by the leading class in this feudalist country. Straight out of Hunger Games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 The bar car and viewing area at the tail end of the Eastern & Oriental Express from Singapore to BKK that me and the Mrs did a couple of years back, I doubt very much if TAT can match it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Just one example of the menu, ???????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Rak Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 In the late 80's while working in Malaysia I travelled from K.L to Singapore by train, I must admit as it was quite cheap at the time I upgraded to first class, I found it a great experience and always promised myself that I would do Singapore to Bangkok one day when I retired and had the time. I have never been on a train in Thailand yet but since reading that they have no beer onboard I don't think I will be taking the 3 day trip any time soon. ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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