Motor Bike on Thai Trains & Dog friendly accomodation

[BillBilous]

Happy New Year ALL

Two questions please

1. Has any one had recent experience of travelling with a motorbike (500cc) on Thai trains ?

I wish to travel from Huahin to Surat Thani or maybe Had Yai …. all advise welcome

2. Dog friendly guest houses in Thailand , specifically in the Bang Suphan / Bang Krutt area…… just a beach bungalow where the dog can stash on balcony

Thank

All the best

Long life and happiness to you all

[daveAustin]

Tell them you want to take your bike when booking your ticket in Hua Hin. As it's a 500cc, it'll probably work out more than your ticket and you'll likely have to tip those that load/unload since there are rarely ramps. I'd also take my own straps and wrap it up.

How's about this place? Not far from train station by the looks.

[dddave]

500cc is a pretty heavy bike to be loading on to a train. Used to grunt and groan a lot ramping mine (classic Honda CX500) into a van. I'd be concerned about finding decent tie-down attachment points. Trains in Thailand tend to lurch and rock a lot; not infrequently off the rails.

I wonder if they'll make you drain or remove the gas tank.

[darrendsd]

If you were not aware already, to take your Bike anywhere by train in Thailand you have to show the bikes registration papers