Miami to Bangkok, Thailand and then using the Express Rail link between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Makkasan, to get into downtown Bangkok. August 28, 2010
Stages 2 and 3 of the journey home with the overnight train from KL to Butterworth (which was the same train and we even had the same seats as from Singapore to KL) then following a little ferry excursion over to Penang to have a quick look at Georgetown the International express from Butterworth to Bangkok sleeper service. The first train cost about £15 and the second one about £22.
New series: Amazing Thailand – part 1 กรุงเทพฯประเทศไทย After travelling around New Zealand, it was time to go to South-east Asia, and our first stop is Thailand. On this video I show our 13-hour trip from Auckland to Bangkok with Thai Airways. Next: Bangkok’s Chatuchak Weekend Market Amazing Thailand #1: Trip From Auckland to Bangkok with Thai Airways ______________ Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (Thai: การบินไทย) is the national flag carrier and largest airline of Thailand. Formed in 1988, the airline’s headquarters are located in Bangkok, and operates out of Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thai is a founding member of the Star Alliance alliance. From its hub at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai flies to 71 destinations in 34 countries, using a fleet of 98 aircraft. The airline operates one of the longest non-stop commercial flights. Skytrax awarded Thai Airways International ‘Worlds Best Cabin Staff and The Best Airline in the World’ in 2006, while placing second in the ‘Airline of the Year’ category in 2007. Thai’s first class lounge at Suvarnabhumi Airport was awarded World’s Best First Class Lounge by Skytrax in 2009. Thai Airways International has received an award for the excellence of its inflight hygiene measures by the World Health Organization. กรุงเทพฯประเทศไทย