State Railway of Thailand!
Today is the day we make a day trip to the capital of the Kingdom of Siam.
We arose at six in the morning and got ready within the hour to head down to the lobby where a Grab car had been booked in advance. Our destination this morning is the Bangkok train station (Hua Lamphong).
We left the Airbnb at 6:45am and arrived at the station half an hour later for a fare of THB258 (approximately USD8/EUR7/MYR34). We made our way to the ticketing counter hoping to catch the 8:30am express train to Ayutthaya. Turned out the train would only depart at 9:30am and not as earlier thought.
We then walked over to the information counter and were advised to catch the 8:45am train from the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station (formerly the Bang Sue Grand Station) instead. We then hailed another Grab car for a fare of THB146 (approximately USD4/EUR4/MYR19) that picked us up at 7:25am. The ride also incurred a toll fee of THB50 (approximately USD2/EUR1/MYR7) that avoided the notorious Bangkok traffic.
Fifteen minutes later we arrived at the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station and made our way to the ticketing counter here. We managed to get two second class tickets for THB241 each (approximately USD7/EUR7/MYR32) departing at 8:45am from Departure Gate B.
With time to spare we walked to the food court nearby and checked out the options. We settled on a sandwich and bun for THB55 (approximately USD2/EUR2/MYR7) from the Baked By Bees Stall. Right beside it was the Bangsue Coffee stall where we got Iced Thai Tea and hot Caramel Macchiato for THB105 (approximately USD3/EUR3/MYR14).
After breakfast we made our way to Departure Gate B and were allowed to board at 8:25am. We walked past the turnstile and took an escalator up to the platform level.
The train to Ayutthaya was definitely an old and quaint model, and we loved its rustic charm. We got on board Car No. 2 and made our way to seats 35 and 36. The train departed precisely at 8:45am, the train stopped briefly at Don Mueng airport fifteen minutes later, and Rangsit station ten minutes after that before continuing on its journey.
We arrived at Ayutthaya Station at 9:45am. Stay tuned for the next video as we explore several temples and have boat noodles for lunch!
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📍 Location:
Tierra Residences - https://maps.app.goo.gl/JebgPKkRd2FaFaSy7
Bangkok Train Station - https://maps.app.goo.gl/1zvXhsczP7NgwbNo6
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station
Ayutthaya Train Station - https://maps.app.goo.gl/7HazkUFd1aSZ5ePZ9
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