Hello everyone.

This is our first personal log. Allow me to introduce myself, "My name is Mera." If there are any errors in this log, I apologize in advance. Now, without further ado, let's go on an adventure! Who's ready to hop on the train and follow me? Woohoo! ........................

Train to the Waterfall: A Budget-Friendly Adventure

For a mere 120 Thai baht roundtrip, you can embark on a scenic train journey to the waterfall. This train, aptly named the "Waterfall Line," offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Planning your trip:

• Gather your travel companions: To avoid any pre-trip conflicts, it's recommended to settle any disagreements with your fellow travelers at least five days before departure.
• Book your tickets: Call the Railway Hotline (1690) and follow their instructions. Alternatively, you can head directly to Hua Lamphong Station and purchase tickets at the "All Trains" counter. Remember to specify the "Waterfall Tourist Train."
• Payment: While the process for booking tickets over the phone involves payment details, purchasing tickets in person requires cash payment directly at the counter.

Departure:

• The train departs from Hua Lamphong Station at 6:30 AM sharp. Be punctual, as any delays could result in missing the train and spending the entire day in Nakhon Pathom.
• Choose your carriage: Opt for the air-conditioned carriage for an additional 240 baht, or enjoy the scenic views from the standard carriage. Be aware that the air-conditioned carriage fills up quickly.

Connectivity:

• Don't expect reliable 4G connectivity during your journey. Embrace the opportunity to disconnect and enjoy the scenery.

Additional notes:

• The provided information is based on personal experience and may not reflect the most up-to-date procedures.
• For further details and current information, it's recommended to contact the Railway Hotline or visit the official website.

• NEXT>>Let's go, I'm afraid of getting beaten. On the morning of July 16, 2016, we dragged our bodies from the beautiful city of Mon, Nakhon Khuan Khan, to Hua Lamphong at 6:10 am. We looked for a place to sit and wait for the train. Don't be shy, many people do it. While waiting for the train, you can eat or drink whatever you want, but don't miss the train when it arrives. The bell rings 3 times, and the train will stop to pick up passengers all the way to Nakhon Pathom station. That's because our fellow travelers also boarded the train at Hua Lamphong. 555555555

This scene is from the train we were on. The atmosphere was like this. Oh, there was a chubby uncle who was a railway policeman who kept giving us commentary. He would tell us the appointment time so that we wouldn't "spend the whole day in Nakhon Pathom". But I don't have a picture of the uncle because every time he came, I was either asleep, wanted to go to the bathroom, or was replying to chats. Blah blah, I missed one event, but go ahead and you'll see what the uncle is like.

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This is our partner, Lookkaew, or LKS for short. Don't be confused, if you want to know, just search for the title "The Handsome Giant". She is our regular model, that's enough.

Upon arrival at this station, the train will stop for 40 minutes, allowing passengers to shop for groceries and fill their own food grinders. While 40 minutes may seem like a long time, it is not enough to waste time taking photos. Savelia, time is of the essence! This is a serious warning!

At this point, as you can see, we took a picture. This was our request, and they willingly agreed to do it. They were so cute! ><

I don't know the value of time until I run out of sugarcane. We just keep pressing on, posting like crazy, and getting soaked with sweat. Haha.

This chubby girl is me. "Hello, my name is Camera. 18 is my real age, 23 is my face age." Not confusing, right? I didn't set up the camera myself, I took the picture. The trend has been going on for about 3 years, and today she finally focused. Let's give her a round of applause.

I'm still not satisfied. If we skip this image, our rambutan will be meaningless. 55555555555555

This is another person who likes to post long and big posts. Let me tell you, this is my mother, who is generally known as "Grandma Tiw". I don't dare to tease her too much, otherwise I'll get into trouble. Don't be dramatic, please. I'm not asking for a microphone, I'm not going to sing. Bang!

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After wandering around for a while, we walked across the train station and emerged behind it. We saw a sign like the one in the picture. Then, we turned our backs to the sign and looked out to see the Phra Pathom Chedi. We only had 40 minutes here, which, as I mentioned, was not enough time. We had to walk around, look at things, find something to eat, and walk back. By the time we got back, it was almost time to go. We were asked to pay 4*100 throughout the trip, which burned a lot of fat and made our eyes pop out.

Let's just reveal it here, I almost forgot. "You might end up spending the whole day in Nakhon Pathom." This was one of the topics mentioned by the tour guide. As I've said about 3 million times, time is limited. If you spend too much time admiring the inner structure, as the tour guide said, the train will leave you stranded in Nakhon Pathom for the entire day. But let's move on, it would be a waste of your ticket money.

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Today, there was a group ordination ceremony, so we captured some photos to share. Time's up, let's run back to the starting station!!!

The sound of tires screeching as I slammed on the brakes just outside of Nakhon Pathom. I couldn't resist the allure of the roadside durian vendors, their stalls overflowing with the pungent fruit. The variety was overwhelming, with prices ranging from 100 baht for a small pile to 200 baht for two large durians. The choice of which type to buy, be it the sweet "สายน้ำผึ้ง" or the creamy "ขาวทอง," was a delightful dilemma.

High-speed warp to Kanchanaburi City!

One of the best things about Kanchanaburi is the affordable silver and gems. There are many shops with reasonable prices. My mom bought a ring for only 300 Thai baht, and it's gorgeous!

Note: This station is faster than the FARST 10. We have 25 minutes to eat, explore, shop, and take photos. You know?

Before the picture cuts, let's see it. There are many sizes to choose from. If you like it, buy it. If you don't, it's up to you. 5555555

The scene cuts to the bridge over the River Kwai. There are floating food vendors below, but we won't pay attention to them because we're only here to take pictures. We came here to take pictures rather than to sightsee. We only came for a short time, but we've been here for almost a month. Imagine that! 5555

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Since it's already swollen, let me have some. I don't like to skip this picture, it's still useless like before. 555555555555

The bridge was crowded with people vying for the best photo angles. It was fun (gritting my teeth), but also hot and sweaty.

Amidst the bustling crowds, a yearning for solitude and tranquility arises. Perhaps it's time to seek solace in the serene embrace of seclusion.

Looking through the gap in the bridge, we saw what appeared to be a Chinese temple across the river. We thought it was a Chinese temple. It was on the opposite side of the river. Let's take a picture. What are we waiting for?

Ked ran, Mi ran, we ran. At this station, the three of us took turns running 4*100 meters to catch the train. What kind of heart gives us 25 minutes on the bridge over the River Kwai? After getting on the train, we volunteered to take pictures.

The green trees at the foot of the bridge over the River Kwai make me want to drink green tea. 😜

As the train departs, a group of vendors disguised as staff members approach passengers, offering to take orders for souvenirs. Passengers can simply place their orders, pay, and wait for their items to be delivered. This convenient option eliminates the need to browse through numerous stalls. However, it's important to note that once the train passes Nam Tok Station, there will be no further opportunities to purchase souvenirs. Therefore, if passengers are unable to find what they're looking for at the station, ordering from these vendors provides a solution.

This is our sales representative for souvenirs. They're really smooth, haha.

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Wink face with tongue sticking out.

The roadside view is a mix of green, blue, dust, and thick smoke. The air is thick with dust, but the experience is worth it. Trust us, it's fun.

You are now entering the Death Railway, built during World War II. (In the voice of a portly old man)

📣 Attention!

Left: River
Right: Krasae Cave
At this point, the train will stop to refuel and allow passengers to take pictures of the beautiful scenery on both sides. You can watch a movie before coming here to get into the mood.

Choo choo, chugga chugga

As we run, we feel like we're in The Matrix, with the train tilting along the tracks. But the excitement is short-lived, as we soon run out of candy and return to our normal state.

After running for a while, we came across Tham Krasae Station. My uncle told me that this cliff face was the site of the most deaths during World War II. After the war, the bodies were collected and religious ceremonies were held for each nationality, hence the name "Sacred Cliff." This is where the educational camera work comes in, haha!

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The uncle instructed the children to reach out and touch the cliff face, then bring their hand back to touch their own forehead. He cautioned them not to simply touch their forehead to the cliff face, and warned that anyone who falls will not be rescued.

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As someone with very long arms, I was able to reach a little bit. What I was able to reach was the train near the cliff face. See, I can do it, so others can too. 5555555555

Goodbye, Tham Kra Sae. See you on the way back.

This is the Amazon River. Follow it without hesitation, but beware, there are no anacondas here, only pythons.

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A snake.

Running through the cassava field, the cornfield, the potato field, the taro field, not the meddling field, then sit and enjoy for a while, you will reach your destination.

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And here we are! Our destination, the waterfall station. But wait, there's no waterfall? Confused? Well, it turns out we need to take a local "songthaew" (a two-row pickup truck) for 20 baht each to reach the actual waterfall. We waited for ages in the scorching heat for the songthaew, but the wait was worth it!

After getting off the car, we have 2 hours at this waterfall. Regardless of any calculations or probabilities, the timer starts as soon as our feet touch the ground at the waterfall station. The path upwards is a short climb, but it is accessible for people of all ages.

This is a steam locomotive. If we walk up to the left, there is a viewpoint where we can see the spring. It costs 20 baht to enter, but we didn't go up because it was hot and we were feeling lazy.

If you're not carrying anything, just walk to the waterfall. Don't be dramatic when you're walking backwards, okay?

A gentle breeze blows.

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We arrived at the point where the Icamera tear glands were activated. We arrived at the waterfall, but there wasn't a single drop of water. We cried, "What did we come here for?" But it's okay, it looks good like this, it's lofted. We received an explanation from the park officer. He said that this year it has been very dry in Kanchanaburi, and it has hardly rained at all. Even if it did rain, it wouldn't help anything. There is no water at all, and there are no springs. Sigh, we are disappointed, but it's okay, we'll come back and try again next time.

P.S. Back to Uncle Pung Plui, he suggested that it would be good to come during the winter season, as there would be a sea of fog to see along the way.

This is the path to the waterfall at the protruding layer. Let's call it that for simplicity's sake.

This is a picture of our model, Ms. Kittimasak, who is a member of the Chuerdee family. 555555555555555

This is the way up to the park, but we didn't go up. We were disappointed because there was no water in the waterfall. We were wearing shorts, but there wasn't a drop of water. Boo hoo.

The camera pans to the people in the picture. We'll call their group the "BBQ Gang" for convenience. As we mentioned before, no matter who you come with, you'll eventually find fellow travelers. The four of them sat opposite us. On the way there, we were all a bit tense, but on the way back, we started talking about university, and they joined in. That's when the fun began. As we talked, we laughed all the way from Namtok Station to Bangkok, cracking BBQ jokes non-stop. Unfortunately, we didn't get their contact information, but that's okay. We'll meet again someday. And thank you so much for being our new travel companions.

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After the drama started, my friends and I took a car back for another 20 baht, making it 40 baht in total for the trip to the waterfall. We then sat down to wait for the train back to Bangkok. A sugarcane seller came by with a book of elephant pictures or something. Once he got the money, we took more pictures. 555555555555555

After finishing the train ride, we continued our 4*100 sprint throughout the trip, which gave us time to visit one more place. The train will stop at Kanchanaburi Station. You can walk across the station to the attraction or take a 2-baht round-trip songthaew that will wait for you. Let me tell you, it's on time! By the way, the "Allied War Cemetery" is free of charge.

On our way back, we had enough time to stop by the "Allied War Cemetery," which is a place where many heroes who sacrificed their lives during World War II are buried. If you have time, we recommend reading the list of names. This is the entrance arch.

Walking into the archway and turning left, you will find this. We are not sure what it is, but we thought it was beautiful, so we took a picture to share with you.

Turning clockwise, you will find this sign. We understand that this place was built for something very clear. In fact, we deleted this picture because we felt it was too ordinary. But after reading it, we realized that this is a very important point, so we went back to take another picture.

The silence is deafening. The mass graves are vast and numerous, a stark reminder of the immense human cost of World War II. Tens of thousands of lives were lost here alone, not to mention the countless others who perished in the Krabi caves and elsewhere.

One more card to go.

Another fellow traveler who joined our group of three. Despite her young appearance, she graduated from the Faculty of Political Science at Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University in just 3.5 years. Amazing! We salute her.

The total number of participants in the train procession is 5 carriages.

Goodbye, dear Kanjana. See you again soon. We pinky promise to come back again.

Hello!

This journey teaches us that…

Reaching the destination is not the most important thing, and our journey doesn't end when we arrive. What truly matters is the courage to step outside our comfort zone, embrace new experiences, embark on new journeys, and forge new friendships along the way.

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See you next time, thank you.