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So You're Thinking of Traveling by Train? Read this first!

All Aboard the Thai Train Circus: A Hilarious Guide to Rail Travel in Thailand   Ah, train travel in Thailand, where the seats are questionable, the delays are guaranteed, and the food, well, let’s just say you’ll either love it or regret it. Whether you’re a budget backpacker, a luxury seeker (good luck with that), or just someone who enjoys watching their life slowly tick away in a metal box on wheels, Thailand’s railways have something for everyone.   First Class: The “Fancy” Experience You’d think first class on a Thai train would mean plush seats, air conditioning that doesn’t sound like a dying lawnmower, and maybe, just maybe, a complimentary glass of wine. Nope. First class in Thailand is basically second class in most other countries, but with a door that locks (sometimes).   The sleeper cabins are cozy, if by "cozy" you mean "barely big enough to lie down without your feet sticking into the hallway." The attendants will kindly convert your seat in...