NEW Bangkok Train Station to Hua Hin Beach + Budget Pool Hotel, Street Food & More!

[@SideTripLife]

Next vid: $120 Month Hua Hin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqWwd3x6rqufjbs and.... SONGKRAN Hua Hin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXKcfpWPmqainJo Buy me a beer? bit.ly/3Le6Ex8 Hua Hin Hotels: www.agoda.com/city/hua-hin-cha-am-th.html?cid=1898974 Bangkok Hotels www.agoda.com/city/bangkok-th.html?cid=1898974 Flights: bit.ly/3STHLvf Cheers! STL

[@chopsticksmaster6543]

You are so right, I gave up the back pack years ago especially in the tropical heat. I live out of a carry on bag with a pair of shoes tied to it. When I fly I put the shoes on and there's no luggage carousel for me, I get off the plane and straight out of the airport. Take it from me folks, travel light you won't regret it

[@jimbrown2485]

Yes indeed, great call as i learned that on my 1st trip to thailand with 2 big siutcases & no backpack. It killed me with i got off the Bangkok Airport Bus at Pattaya with the heat 100°+ & LadyBoys trying yo Hustle me, i was lost🤔almost turned back to go back home, but a Girl selling LOTTO tickets helped me & got me BY MOTOR BIKE taxi and baht bus to beach rd SOI 13/3 To my 1st Hotel 500 ft from the beach. Ive come back 7 times since with only back pack

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

I arrived in Bangkok in the early 90s with a huge backpack and ditched it as I realised I could buy anything I wanted new from the markets..👍

[@gary8772]

Thank you for all the information and tour. Very informative.

[@wheretoretire3315]

I love your videos. I am planning to become a retired nomad in January with first stop SE Asia. Your videos are the most helpful I have found.

[@timjones5339]

Just want to thank you for ALL you videos and all the work you put into them!! I can currently undergoing chemo and you videos bring me so much happiness just thinking about the day I finish my treatment and get to explore TH, your truly have keep my light bright on some really dark days!!! Catch ya on the beach soon!! 🎉

[@watereddown1s]

Absolutely loved the older gentlemen you were speaking with. Chance to practice English but more so to just be a lovely human being. Love Thailand!

[@SideTripLife]

He really was such a lovely Gent, we actually had a 20 min conversation and as you say nothing extraordinary here, just another example of wonderful Thai people.

[@grancacadelavaca]

Love the happiness and contentment you can feel trough the voices of the bloggers while they are in Thailand...😊

[@kencooler3033]

Very good video of the trip. No blocking the views like those selfie videos. subscribed to see more.

[@thai_curry]

I love this ride, I love looking out the window. I can't understand people, who take the bus....and I love Hua Lamphong 🥰

[@SideTripLife]

IKR?! And YES, may Hua Lamphong live on!

[@inspyr9]

The bus from the bkk airport to Hua hin was very comfortable, cheap and luxurious.

[@weekdaycycling]

Many governments in Western countries prefer to maintain old train terminals as iconic landmarks while expanding platforms underground. I understand that the entire project will cost a lot of money to develop.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Good that you are back in the Kingdom. It is such a joy to listen to your comments and look your very well made videos with lots of infos and maps. A+. Cheers from Germany and thanks for your efforts !!! Stay well and healthy

[@ศิริศักดิ์โชติวิจิตรกุล]

Welcome to Thailand, the paradise and second home for all visitor !!!

[@bunnyplanet3810]

I took the exact same trip in April having not been to Hua Hin in 20 years .... Brought back a lot of memories and reminded me why I love it so much ...I'll definately be spending more time there in the next couple of years

[@SideTripLife]

Thx BP, love the train & Hua Hin! STL

[@tamalbhadra-du2zs]

Would like to see Hua hin properly, waiting eagerly... Much love from India 🙏

[@jimreed7280]

You have the best, most concise, yet information rich, videos on Thailand

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks Jim, I appreciate that! STL

[@mikeyboy3054]

Another great video from my fellow North Vancouverite STL. Love the music as well. Makes me glad to live in Thailand watching your travels.

[@KohYaoYai]

Great video, as always! 🙌🏼 We have made a similar trip from Bang Sue and went further down to Prachuap Khirikhan. Love riding train in Thailand. Nice views, get in touch with people, great service, food in the train, and it's affordable.

[@inspyr9]

I took the train from Bangkok to Hua Hin last summer. It was good to see all the familiar places.

[@andyheritage]

Awesome video!! I truly missed Thailand. Recently we were in there for 2 months staying at the Energy City in Cha Am, but Hua Hin is truly one chill place. The area has tons of growing potential for the next 10 years.

[@ma3stro681]

Tons of growing potential? So you like places like Hua Hin to be destroyed by commercialism? American, no doubt … 😵

[@petermathieson5692]

Fond memories of the Hua Hin station. Fond memories of Hua Hin in general. Thanks for reviving them.

[@antiprogpragmatist859]

Just got back from a 10 week stay in Hua Hin a couple of weeks ago. I love that town…been going there since 2005 and met my lovely Thai wife there

[@thanaang1455]

Siam had the first train line in South East Asia but was very slow development due to political turmoil. Several new rail projects are moving forwards, these will help support tourism industry tremendously. Yes, you can see many slums along the rail lines. Very budget friendly hotel plus very convenient!

[@SideTripLife]

Would only add, despite hardships those 'slums' are proud communities with some of the friendliest people one may encounter.

[@sundayevening161]

@@SideTripLife You are very positive. Can I ask what country are you from?

[@JeffCahill-tp8ik]

@@SideTripLife As an aside aside, I remember riding a motorbike around Siargao Island in the Phillippines. Definitely do that and post a video! I rode through some "shanty towns" or "slums" as people would call them and it took me a while to notice that despite them being wooden shacks with tin roofs they were amazingly beautiful, with well tended gardens and not a piece of litter in sight. As you say, the people were so friendly. I want to go back there, but I think I would burst into tears, because when I went a few years ago there was one propeller flight that held 50 people per day from Cebu, and a couple of years later there were flights from Manilla and overseas .. I think 7 to 9 flights a day.

[@SideTripLife]

Canada eh;)

[@garyjackson1218]

I live in Rayong. Twelve years continuous, I do love riding the train and appreciate your video. I haven’t traveled since before Covid so some good info. One point, there is now the Seahorse ferry Sattahip to Ko Samui with connection to Surat Thani I believe the catamaran from Pattaya is gone. Thank you

[@cabowabo5557]

Hey Gary, how do you like Rayong?

[@karltraveldude7817]

Thanks! I was looking for a new trip to add to my visit in May and I think you nailed it for me ! I don't need to plan I just follow STL LOL thank you ...

[@SideTripLife]

K A R L!!!! Thanks MUCH! STL

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya. STL. I hope you had a great weekend. Your videos are always Informative. Relaxed. Good vibes. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.

[@usbankusa]

Thanks for sharing a great view from Bangkok to Hua Hin by train. I always love train travelling.

[@mariettathornton5924]

We’re heading to Hua Hin in February and cannot wait! We’ve been watching your channel for almost 3 years and we’re finally heading over there this time around ❤ Thanks for all of your awesome videos STL😊

[@nimblemonkey]

I'm looking forward to your next videos. I'm yet to visit Hua Hin, but, as always, your channel is providing inspiration for future trips and modes of transportation. Thanks for all you do on here!

[@Andelf7]

I absolutely love that train journey... ^_^ I'm adding Hua Hin to my list. Thank you.

[@streetfoodmagic2024]

The timing of your Vid could not be better 🙂 Im literally today planning my 3 week journey to Thailand and I was wondering if I should make the effort to do a train trip to Hua Hin. Im excited for your next vid to see a bit more. Thank you for the insights!!!

[@gregh7457]

do you really want to drag your heavy suitcases onto the trains and down long stretches in train stations after a long international flight? I've been contemplating taking the train but decided against using it. I'm going to use a van charter down to hua hin

[@paragonsmile]

Great to see you on a Hua Hin trip again. I will stop there a few days on my trip to Chumphon in May. You mentioned that the mattress in PP Villa was soft, was a surprise to me. I have been avoiding that hotel based on reviews about extremely hard beds 😆 Since Peony closed I need to find a new favorite. Will check PP. Have a nice trip..

[@jeffcondra4452]

​ Dont listen to the haters. I just came across your channel and I find it very informative and well done. I appreciate the notes at the bottom as well as map overviews that help orient you if you haven't been there and seen the area first hand!

[@avenuerd26]

Love your videos. Thank you for all your hard work. I'm a 'nervous' solo traveller but you provide detailed stuff for people like me! And it's much appreciated.

[@user-retsailor]

Nice video. Lots of good information. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@asummer9460]

Awesome vid, lots of useful info for travellers, love the explanations to details... Great travel tip n love the Hotel recommendation at affordable prices in diff currencies..so useful⭐️👏❤️

[@ian-james]

We both like to stay at the same hotel!!!!! I've been to Hua Hin about 15 times,and always stay ay the PP Villa hotel. Great location,quiet ,and great balcony. I love sitting on the balcony and having a cold beer at sunset.

[@mariettaandcolinthornton9819]

Love this video!!!! Love the details you’ve given on the train tickets, accommodations, and food! We’re so glad to have found your channel 😊 Thanks for sharing this awesome video 🙏🏼

[@iddhiprasiddhi3182]

"Your video is amazing! I've been to Hua Hin many times, but I've never taken the train and enjoyed such a beautiful view."

[@LeungGeum]

Beautiful Hua Hin we're looking forward to travelling there by train again early next year.

[@SideTripLife]

LOVE the train! TIP: 2cnd class a/c comfy. If in no a/c compartment, bench seats and hot (ok for a short hop but HH can take 4hrs+). Have a wonderful trip! STL

[@marcp108]

I have caught the train many times to Hua Hin. It's a lovely and peaceful journey. Unfortunately, the new station is just too difficult to get to. I'll now take my life into my hands, and catch a mini van from Ekkamai.

[@katherinewatmough9169]

I like train travel too :) Your videos are very informative! I will take this trip next time I'm in Thailand :)

[@HHENRIK29]

Ty ! Very nice vidio .Lots of good information.Helps a loot !

[@rileyjones650]

Fantastic episode!

[@nidgeyo]

Fantastic video as always!

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you! Cheers

[@jamesfyffe4699]

Just saw this video for first time. Used the old station many times. Good memories of trying 5o get a seat in the concourse...lol Also the National Anthem playing every day....and being respected. Might give it one last visit in January when I'm over. Loving the Indonesia trip BTW.

[@gaemlinsidoharthi]

Wow! That’s a budget hotel? It is gorgeous.

[@MikeyInThailand]

Great info, we drove there last time and most confusing busy roads ever from Bangkok, this way by train arrive more relaxed thanks for your videos I’m coming back in may for at least a year 😊

[@marissal.1376]

Thanks for sharing your videos! I have yet to visit Thailand and the surrounding villages and beach spots. I like how you include prices on airfare, trains, Grab and your hotel stays! : )

[@sunshaimoberg4962]

I haven't been able to come home for 10 years. Watching your videos it does keeping me not to lose hope to be back to my Thailand home 😢🤔) Thanks 😊

[@SideTripLife]

Never lose hope, may you come back in the near future. I also hope we (foreigners) don't spoil your country by making it too expensive for locals. My own city Vancouver is crazy expensive now. I love Thailand so much, thanks.

[@susanquigley8383]

Great video, very informative. I lived in . Bangkok for five years , went to Hua Hin many times. Miss it very much 😢

[@alexhahi3077]

Great video. I was staying in Sukhumvit Soi 7 in 1999 and that’s when the BTS opened, we watched the test trips from our hotel window. Drivers were paid a whopping 10,000 baht a month.

[@joezip6389]

I always enjoy your train trips, can't wait to arrive and use the knowledge I have learned from your videos, Keep up the great work

[@daverichardson6490]

Love your videos & content. On the basis of your Koh Chang video we stayed at Sang Arun and Starfish Beach Bungalows. Guess where is next on our Thailand itinerary? Yup - Hua Hin!!!

[@SideTripLife]

Wonderful! Will be heading back to Elephant Isle to do an update soon, stay tuned....

[@cabowabo5557]

This is an excellent video of yours, packed with all sorts of great history and insights. I would like to retrace exactly your steps and experience all of this myself. Thanks!

[@SideTripLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Make sure to take 2cnd class a/c for the Hua Hin train.

[@cabowabo5557]

@@SideTripLife Thanks for the tips; I will. I'm really looking forward to standing between train cars on the inter-city Bangkok 2-Baht train!

[@roldarnesen5767]

So glad I found this channel. Everything from the cool music intro, to added subtitled information, to your upbeat (not slow, drug-out, boring) delivery. Thanks. I've got a lot of catching up to do, but that's ok. I am curious how long it took you to start picking up Thai (the language), and how did you go about doing that?

[@franck1ere]

Likewise ! I'd love to get an answer as well about the Thai language. 😉

[@SideTripLife]

My Thai isn't that great really, i speak what I call 'Taxi Thai' lol ie: basic directions & conversation. I had a wonderful Thai GF who used to teach me Thai but she moved to the states for uni and job and I also had a small biz but my Thai staff all spoke English. Lousy excuses I know and I should be fluent by now but hey I'm always learning. Best to look for a basic online Thai language course for a start (or study here at the many Thai language schools) or just come here and learn the basics as you go. STL

[@franck1ere]

@@SideTripLife Thanks for the tips. 🌞

[@antruok4950]

Amazing ! Your 20 year Luv of Thailand is evident through your wonderful knowledge & detailed videos . I enjoy train rides in Asia . Thanks STL

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks! 😃

[@legambaz]

Can't wait to see the coming episode

[@SideTripLife]

Episode(s) actually

[@legambaz]

@@SideTripLife 🤗

[@newtonarock1802]

After much research including many of your videos, I have decided Hua Hin is the place for me to relocate to. Currently waiting for my Passport, then I'm outta here! Thanks for all the great info, and can't wait for the next one!

[@jampasurprenant1794]

That was an excellent training trip from Bangkok to hua Hin city the only thing was not to mention the time alive to Hua Hin others then that Excellent videos and I love it.

[@whatsname2649]

Another good one! 👍🇹🇭🥢🍻🦐🦀

[@robertjames538]

Thank you a very informative and well made video.

[@johnamos1229]

Love your videos great information im heading back to Thailand in June looks like I'll have to check out hua hin

[@Robert8455]

I like the old school train, the station and the $28 room in a great location. I hope to visit there some day

[@michaelg.1832]

Love the video on the next trip. Have too check out Hua Hin... Thank-you..

[@allanrainey6564]

Excellent video.Used the old station once in 2002 heading to Kanchanaburi.

[@picadosinferno]

Just found your channel, you deserve my subscription just for the info about the Italian man that designed the station, didn't know that and always loved it.

[@SideTripLife]

grazie, è una bellissima stazione progettata da un fantastico architetto italiano (ok ho usato google translate per digitare questo;)

[@Daisymae174]

LOL just got stopped by the train at Ratchaprarop,came back to this video. Nice work

[@SideTripLife]

Ooopz, sowwy bout that ;) STL

[@darlstephenson]

Excellent travel video. I wish I had done this on previous trips but hopefully will get back to Thailand.

[@thomas74london]

00:49 indeed so sad...loved taking trains from hua lampong located in the heart of BKK. hopefully u still have nostagic railway stations in yangon, saigon...

[@Stankycow]

I enjoyed watching and thank you.

[@richardfield9771]

great and informative videos...I do still recognize a few places from living there 1970.. i am definite subscriber living in Finland a similar or even colder climate as Vancouver

[@kaycee9344]

Excellent presentation, 10 out of 10.

[@krisalasky6897]

Great informative video. YOur the bomb

[@eddared1]

I for one really like the text at the bottom. One vote for keeping it...!

[@profiterdupresent4322]

Great vid m8. Very interesting. Cha-am in 3 weeks. Eye opener. Thanks! 🇭🇲🇹🇭🍻🇹🇭🇭🇲B

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks! Cha Am vid next.

[@urbanart7325]

I can watch your videos all day but i need to still go to work. Cant wait to visit Tailand sbd travel down the coast.

[@NissanR33Ztune]

Yeah that old station sure has some memories from 20 years ago. I remember the days just when the condo boom started 😂 looking forwards to get out of japan and do it all again 😂 been way too long.

[@dtfu9561]

KTA yes like BKK, I'll be in Bangkok June and July, this video makes me want to go to Hua Hin.

[@nikkster01]

this would make a fantastic regional restaurant centre like the one the guy developed in KL at Lot 10

[@dougwint]

Love your content

[@brucehain]

The train from China should go right into that old station. It's a gem. They need to get going with grade separation, if all else fails built a tunnel connecting the stations.

[@patricklannon7011]

I have never traveled by train. I will have to try next year!

[@JorgenD-original]

Excellent video

[@mijead00]

Next time I go to HH, it will be by train. But I'll wait to go until the ryzzers have left. Nice video Micke 🇸🇪

[@mauihowey]

My preferred way of travel from Hua Hin to Bangkok and vice-versa, when we’re you here? Would have been fun to meet for dinner……great video STL!

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks MauiHowey, also for the kind offer! Currently exploring outside of HH but will keep this in mind as I'm back often.

[@kcl2862]

Cheaper than taking the MRT and way more exciting

[@lizcarlyle2477]

Hello from CA. Beautiful train station, never happen in CA!

[@marissal.1376]

I live in SoCal and I LOVE taking the Amtrak trains either the Pacific Coast or Starlight Coast! You should try it out on a short trip...

[@ianwilde5379]

Great Channel sir! Sorry I have not seen it before. Love this review of BKK airport to Hua Hin. Can't like the idea of a train from bangkok to Hua Hin! We are presently trying to escape the rat race that is now Phuket and Hua Hin is top of the destinations to move to.

[@SideTripLife]

Hi Ian. Is Phuket STILL rammed/jammed packed? It was when I was there a few weeks ago but thought it may have settled down a bit now? Can take the newish red line MRT train from Don Muang to Bang sue. BUT best try to reserve a 2cnd class a/c berth on the Hua Hin/South leg as it's far too hot now for 3rd class. If n/a, there's buses etc at Morchit of course. STL

[@petrkony7446]

Great inspirations for future trips, thx go on...

[@SideTripLife]

THANK YOU for helping me make future trips :))) Cheers, STL

[@andy-travels2345]

hi love your work,,very informative 👍🙏

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks. Btw, I've seen your Channel Andy you're no slouch on travel either ;) Cheers, STL

[@andy-travels2345]

@SideTripLife cheers 👍🙏

[@robertburnett6348]

Iove your vds. Thanks.

[@txheejxwb9042]

So much info thank you

[@SupermanDaddy-777]

Hi my friend. It appears to me that from watching your videos about Thailand it seems that Thailand is cheaper than the Philippines. So far it seems the cheapest place to live is Ubud Indonesia where one guy here on KZbin says he paid $600 per Year thats right per YEAR. Please have a nice day and just love your videos keep up the good work. And yeah I just finished watching one of your older videos from 10 months ago where you met the Ukrainian woman on the beach. Keep up the good work cause man through I feel like I been there!!!

[@ricklennox44]

Reminds me of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Union train station, down town Toronto. Still functioning, but for how long not sure.

[@blackbirdbeatle]

Dang, that old station brings me back, the old store too on the side. Haven't been here for 5 years, but a few times before (Back to 2001) and I'll miss it. First time I went it was same as you, up to Chiang Mai before going all the way back down to Satun and Koh Tarutao, to sleep in tents in the park. Although we were the hot backpackers with our 40lb bags the first few times. The fancy private train going to Singapore was there and the whole experience was fantastic. It's possible to walk to the park next to Bang Sue right?

[@SideTripLife]

Great memories, thanks for sharing! For the record, I too was laden with a hot, sweaty, cumbersome backpack on my 1st trip. Back in the day if you rocked up to say Charlies Huts on Samui with a suitcase on wheels you'd get yucked at lol. But times have changed, no mud rd in Chaweng (sadly no Chucks Huts either): nowadays most roads are sealed/paved all over SE Asia. I was just in Indonesia, went on jungle treks, climbed a volcano etc, just left the wheels in the room and took my little day pack, sorted! But evidently it's still 'uncool' to hit a hostel with wheels, thus mostly first timers laden themselves like pack mules to 'look' er, cool... each to their o0wn, know what I prefer lol

[@bradley_Bradley]

Excellent STL !!!

[@ninettemurk7492]

There are ferries again between Pattaya and Hua Hin; it takes around 2 hours and costs 1250 baht.

[@SideTripLife]

Ninette, really??? Fantastic! How do I not know about this?! I thought only the Samui/Sattahip one was a go. I'll absolutely be on one upcoming

[@chopsticksmaster6543]

I may be on my way to hua hin soon, thanx for the tip

[@ninettemurk7492]

@@SideTripLife Google is your friend- at least sometimes ;-)

[@CoolstixDave]

Not true.

[@jasjas-rm9kc]

Have those started back up? I think they were shut down during COVID.

[@ngkelvin7806]

There’s this Subhamitra Hotel I’ve stayed is similar to PP. Huahin is indeed cool for vacation 😊

[@SideTripLife]

Agreed! LOVE the 'Supamit' aka Subhamitra, another oldie but goodie hotel, lovely family run, wonderful staff, pool, I stayed there for 6 months 20 years ago and many times since

[@geckoquest]

Love your channel May i ask what cam you are using? Greetings from Berlin

[@micahangelica]

Love your videos. Thank you for sharing so much with us. Would you recommend traveling to Thailand in the next few months or waiting until the end of monsoon season? Would you share what type of roller bag you chose for traveling? I would like to purchase one as well. Thank you, Micah

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

This is very comprehensive.