Had Yai – Nakhon Si Thammerat (Prelude)

Had Yai – Nakhon Si Thammerat, (Prelude)

Haven’t been to Hua Lamphong Station in a while and it was time to get tickets for the upcoming bike trip.

Checked at the information counter which train would take bikes (not all do). Then it was on to the ticket counter, got my ticket there, second class sleeper. The bike ticket has to be bought separately, on the day of departure, at the cargo/parcel booth inside the station near platform number twelve.

Then it was time for a cold Leo beer in one of the restaurants opposite of the railway station. Love the view of this beautiful old building, dating back to 1916. The facade was designed by Italian architect Mario Tamagno in a Italian Neo-Renaissance style, popular at that time.

Hua Lamphong intersection is a great spot to watch the night fall. I love the wide view of the sky turning purple above the station, with all kind of vehicles passing by. Among them are plenty of overloaded motorcycles, heading for the cargo handlers up on nearby Rong Mueang Road. Fun and a good way to get into the mood for an upcoming trip!