Bang Sue Junction: Adventures in Thailand by Train

Matthew Woodward finally escapes from lockdown living to explore the land of smiles by train. Working from a 1928 Bangkok guide book he sets out to explore each of the railway lines in Thailand towards its borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia on his very own Grand Tour.

At the heart of the story is the station at Bang Sue, a humble junction now next to a vast newly built station, where the old meets the ultra-modern. Woodward’s perceptive accounts of travel mix his experiences both on and off the rails with the bigger picture. His adventures, told with his own brand of quirky observational humour, lead him from moments of near-disaster to railway nirvana.

Nothing beats a ride on Thai train. Join him from the comfort and safety of your own armchair.

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