Aryanwynn Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 This is the input I got from Traveller2000. Can someone clarify? Yes, 2nd class is not private cabin but you will have private cabin in the night that nobody see you when you sleep. (BTW she also said the bedbug problem was solve (sic) last year) Hmmm. DH is freaking about shared cabins and Swineflu (yes, I did tell him to get a life) 1st class was full like a month ago for end July booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiliwasabi Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) When sleeping you have a curtain for privacy in the 2nd class carriage otherwise it is an open shared carriage. In first class you have a small private room for 2. EDIT: I have traveled by overnight train in Thailand at least 20 times and never had a problem with bedbugs. I have had a problem with cockroaches once in a first class cabin though Edited July 13, 2009 by chiliwasabi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 As said. You get your own bunk with a curtain pulled across in second class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 what is the policy for fat farangs that snore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 what is the policy for fat farangs that snore? if i were you I would lose some weight, should help with your snoring lard ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 what is the policy for fat farangs that snore? Same as for any other snoring guy or girl, Thai, Chinese or whatever race or nationality, they will be kindly asked to stop snoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesjdaly Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Always get the bottom bunk. The top bunk's curtain doesn't go right up tp the ceiling and the florescent light is right beside that small gap. You'll get NO sleep on the top bunk. 2nd class is fine. Get your own food (packed at home or from hawkers at stations) and booze as the prices on the train are pretty steep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 So where do you stow your luggage while you sleep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushit Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Your luggage goes in the overhead basket (top bunk) or under the bunk (lower), make sure to book a bunk in the middle of the carriage so the uneven rail ties/shocks don't keep you awake. Take reading material, toilet tissue, water, sandwiches (unless you want to pay triple for crap food). Take valuables into your bunk and curl up with them. Do not accept food or drinks from anyone you do not know!! Have a good trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Next to your bunk. Bags are everywhere. Small bags you can take in with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsaigon Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I had the top bunk in a first class compartment from Bangkok to Song Khla. Air conditioning vent above my head produced Arctic air throughout the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nookiebear Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 First Class Sleeper is certainly the way to go,not expensive,,,,,,,,,,IF your train has the facility,,,,,,,,many don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiliwasabi Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Always get the bottom bunk. The top bunk's curtain doesn't go right up tp the ceiling and the florescent light is right beside that small gap. You'll get NO sleep on the top bunk. 2nd class is fine. Get your own food (packed at home or from hawkers at stations) and booze as the prices on the train are pretty steep. Yeah that light is annoying. I always end up on the top bunk as my wife gets the lower so I always make sure I have one of those eye masks you get when flying. The top bunk in 1st class is pretty comfy if you want to pay a bit extra and you can turn the lights off in your cabin. Also, as someones else suggested always take you own food and drink as it it pretty expensive (and not very good) onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanook2me Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 This is the input I got from Traveller2000. Can someone clarify?Yes, 2nd class is not private cabin but you will have private cabin in the night that nobody see you when you sleep. (BTW she also said the bedbug problem was solve (sic) last year) Hmmm. DH is freaking about shared cabins and Swineflu (yes, I did tell him to get a life) 1st class was full like a month ago for end July booking. The 1st class sleeper is always unavailable online. not sure of your destination but i have just booked 2 1st class sleepers for nong khai for next week.. you need to book in person at a train station... not on line.. happy journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) The bottom bunk is slightly more expensive and for that you also sit facing the engine before the conductor makes the bunk, while the one, who later gets the smaller and less comfortable upper bunk, seats opposite you facing back wards. So, if you both would like to sleep in a bottom bunk, you will get seats facing the engine with the aisle in between, but you can ask your opposite to change seats with you or your DH (whatever that means), if you want to sit opposite to each other. Sometimes, but not every time, the a/c is cold and you get a, for a Farang, too small, thin blanket, but it is much quieter than the second class/fan option. A safe (keep your valuables with you in your bunk) and enjoyable way to travel (but not for everyone). Edited July 14, 2009 by Birdman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPI Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 This is the input I got from Traveller2000. Can someone clarify?Yes, 2nd class is not private cabin but you will have private cabin in the night that nobody see you when you sleep. (BTW she also said the bedbug problem was solve (sic) last year) Hmmm. DH is freaking about shared cabins and Swineflu (yes, I did tell him to get a life) 1st class was full like a month ago for end July booking. I travel often between Den Chai and Bangkok, for me the best way to go is 2nd air con...the seats are in better condition and the a/c isn't too cold. For all those moaning flowers the top bunk is only a little narrower than the bottom, both are the same length...about 1.82 metres, so if you're 6ft take the bottom one and sleep diagonally across the bed. With the curtains closed (the beds are made up from the moment the train leaves Hua Long Pong-night time only!) you will have perfect privacy...if you really want to enjoy Thai rail, travel 3rd class just once! Good travelling on one of the cheapest rail systems anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aryanwynn Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks everyone; so no bugs, curtains for privacy, beds made up for you - what more could I ask for? I found some pics of the cabins - looks pretty ok to me. BTW there are some fantastic websites in Thailand; I was picturing a third world country but somehow I think NOT! The food at the railway station - so it's ok to buy from street vendors then - no delhi belly or fried dog or anything? Back home it would be cat from the sidewalk, but that's another story. Thanks all. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesjdaly Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 2 websites to look at are: http://www.seat61.com/ http://www.railway.co.th/english/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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