Maha Chai Station : State Railway of Thailand

City : Mahachai, Samut Sakhon, Thailand
Railway line : Mahachai Line

Took a walk at the terminal station of Maha Chai line.
Also took video for train that leaving and arriving in the station.

  The appearance of the station  

Looked inside the facility from the front of the station.

Passenger's waiting place

Ticket office

  Walking through the platform    

Walked the platform from the railway crossing in front of the station.

Shops lining up on the platform.
There were few stores for food.

The ticket office is on this left side.

The train moves to the back of the platform after arriving at the station.
The left is the train I got on, the right is the next train to depart.

  Train departure                            

Merchandises on the track were cleaned up just before departure.

This is a railway crossing in front of the station.
After the train leaving, merchandises were placed on the track.

  Train arrival                               

The train came close to the railway crossing.

Each will clean up the merchandises on the track.
Just before the train passes.

Trip heading to Mae Klong Railway Market from Bangkok 1 of 5

Railway line :
From Wongwian Yai to Mahachai   = Mae Klong Eastern (Maha Chai) Line
From Ban Laem to Mae Klong      = Mae Klong Western Line

The market is one of Thailand's most famous markets.
Made a plan to visit there for the first time with a 2 day schedule on 2018.

  Summary of the trip plan  

1. From Wongwian Yai to Mahachai by Eastern Line.
2. Preview the Ban Leam station and Stay one night in Mahachai.
3. From Ban Laem to Mae Klong by Western Line.
4. Walking around the market and the station area.
5. From Mae Klong to Wongwian Yai.

  Schedule:1 

From Wongwian Yai to Mahachai by Eastern Line.

  Scene from Wongwian Yai to Mahachai  

So, first, I will head to Maha Chai station.
This is about 1 hour trip to the terminal station.
The fare is 10 baht for one way for one person.

  Wongwian Yai Station                   

Walking through the station platform.

Ticket office.
Bought a train ticket to leave at 12:15.

The train stop time is about 30 minutes.
In the meantime, took a walk on the platform.

Shops of food and clothing are lined up.

Some shops were hard to understand.
I wonder that what kind of store is it.

Platform termination

  Passage station                         

Many stations made me feel the local color.
On the way, the train shook very much.

The passing stations of this route are as follows;
Talat Phlu,Khlong Ton Sai,Chom Tong,Wat Sai,Wat Sing,Bang Bon,Khan Keha,Rang Sakae,Rang Pho,Sam Yaek,Phrom Daen,Thung Si Thong,Bang Nam Jued,Khok Khwai,Ban Khom,Khlong Chak

I could not took photo all the station name plates.

  Mahachai station                         

Train arrival entrance of the station.

To be continued.

Trip from Sungaikorok to Bangkok 3 of 3 : State Railway of Thailand

Railway line : Southern Main Line
Until arrive to Bangkok station.

I reserved a sleeper train seat to leave at 14:45 o'clock.
Made a plan to arrive in Bangkok at 9 o'clock the next morning.
Considering the activities in Bangkok, decided it was the best choice.

On Hat Yai Junction

Hotel check-out time was 12 o'clock.
About 3 hours to depart.
Kept my bag at the station and took a walk around the station.

Station building

Station Name Plate

On the platform

Left for Bangkok

The train arrived on the platform.

This is the train from this station.
Therefore, unlike passing trains there was time to spare.

Inside the sleeper car.
Toilet and wash basin.

a sleeper train seat.

on the bed makeup.
I reserved an upper seat.
Comfort in the seat was not bat.

Arrived to Bangkok

At this time, arrival was delayed for more than one hour.

It was a train trip of nearly 19 hours.
It was good choice to use a sleeper train.
Because there was almost no damage on the body.

The end.

Trip from Sungaikorok to Bangkok 2 of 3 : State Railway of Thailand

Railway line : Southern Main Line
Until arrive to Hat Yai station.

The train departed somewhat late on time.

Inside the train

It is the inside of the train that got on.
The seats are made of wood. It is hard.
Spent more than 4 hours in this state.

Scenery from train window

After departing from Sungaikorok station, security guards carrying a rifle appears.
Felt slightly anxious.

Arrived at Tanyong Mat station.

This station is a relatively large station.
For that reason, there was a security guard carrying a rifle on the platform.

Focused on enjoying scenery from train window.

However, the sight like a picture jumps into my eyes.
I saw them as soldiers but not guards.

This is a Thai-like scene.

There were lots of rifles in the station facilities.
At this time, I remembered that many terrorist attacks occurred in southern Thailand.
Hoped sincerely to arrive to Hat Yai station safely.

The time was almost about to be lunch time.
People selling meals will appear on the platform.

This is curry, fried chicken and white rice.
Banana leaves are used for dishes.
It had a very good smell.
But I was feeling security and losing my appetite.

Passed through Na Muang station.
Next is today's destination.

The building in the city has come to see.

The Hat Yai station came into view.

Thus the train trip for about 4 hours is over.
My butt hurts very much.
But it was good that I could arrive safely.
Stayed one night in Hat Yai on this day.

to be continued