Greetings! After reviewing my Nan trip for almost half a year, I finally have the opportunity to write a new review. 5555

This morning, I will review a day trip to the Pa Sak Jolasid Dam. There are many reviews of this place, but I would like to share my own experience.

Let's begin.

This trip was definitely by train, a special sightseeing train operated by the State Railway of Thailand. The train departed from Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok and traveled to Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in Saraburi Province. The train operated from November to February of the following year. The date of our trip, February 25th, happened to be the last trip of this round.

Tickets can be booked up to 60 days in advance using the name, surname, and ID card number of the person making the reservation. This trip was originally planned for over 10 people, but in the end, only 7 people remained.

Very long ticket

One seat for two passengers, please. There are a lot of people getting off, so the rest of the seats are empty. We can each have a seat to ourselves. Haha.

The train departs from Hua Lamphong Station at 7:10 AM. It will make stops along the way to pick up passengers. If you live near any of the stations listed below, you can board the train at your convenience. The same applies for the return trip.

• Hua Lamphong Station
• Bang Sue Junction Station
• Ayutthaya Station
• Lop Buri Station
• Phitsanulok Station
• Lampang Station
• Chiang Mai Station

The following is a translation of the Thai sentence "รูปเสิร์ชจากกูเกิลนะคะ" into English:

This picture is from a Google search.

The sentence is a simple statement indicating that the image in question was found through a Google search.

This is a travel itinerary that will be distributed on the train by the staff. It includes the time and map of the dam. The back side contains details of other special trains.

No need to worry about hunger, as the train offers a variety of food, drinks, and snacks for purchase, just like on regular trains. You can enjoy your meal on the train at regular prices, without any inflated costs.

A 5-baht ice cream from Ayutthaya station. My friend on the trip said it was very sweet, haha.

Enjoy the scenic views along the way.

After a long journey to Saraburi, we finally arrived at the highlight of our trip: the floating train!

This is a truly remarkable landmark that is definitely worth a visit. It's an amazing experience to be on a train that feels like it's floating on water, with stunning views of the ocean on both sides. It's like being in Water Seven! (One Piece reference, hehe)

Unfortunately, the sky is very cloudy, the same color as the water. T^T So sad.

We will have a 30-minute stop here for taking photos. You can get off the train and take pictures of the front of the train and the train tracks. However, be aware that there will be a lot of people, so you will need to compete for space to take photos.

The train will depart from here in 30 minutes and will arrive at Khok Salung Station. Oh, I almost forgot! On the way, after picking up all the passengers at each station, before reaching the floating train point, there will be staff members who will draw lots to give away gifts for each carriage. There are shirts and railway stamps. There are 3 prizes. We got a stamp too. Hehe.

Reward stamp

Upon arrival at Khok Salung Station, there will be a 20-minute break for passengers to use the restroom and purchase souvenirs. Souvenirs include a wide variety of vegetables and fruits at incredibly low prices. I bought some tamarind for my mother at only 50 baht per kilogram, but I forgot to take a picture.

Khok Salung Station

It can get quite crowded.

Our final destination is Pa Sak Dam.

We will stop here for lunch. We have about 3 hours to explore this place. The train will depart from here at 3:30 PM. As we walk out, there will be a community market. However, there are not many stalls, mostly selling fruits and vegetables. If we walk a little further, there is a tram stop. But we are hungry now, so we will stop by the food court for lunch first.

The food court offers a variety of dishes, including made-to-order meals, noodles, and papaya salad. We ordered papaya salad.

The taste is acceptable. 55 I would give it a 7/10.

After that, I walked to the observation tower.

Encountered a warning sign. It was incredibly hot, and I had to walk up to the 8th floor. When I arrived, there was no electricity, rendering the elevator, air conditioning, and fans unusable. Imagine being in a glass room on the 8th floor of a tall building during the afternoon with the sun blazing. At that moment, I can honestly say that I had little desire to take photos because I could barely breathe and there was no air circulation. I quickly descended. Now I understand why there was a warning sign. Haha.

A hastily taken photo from the top of the tower. If the weather were good, it would definitely be very relaxing because the view from above is very beautiful.

We walked down from the tower and entered the dam area. There is a Pa Sak Dam Museum and an Aquarium here, but we didn't go in. We rented a mat for 20 baht each and found a place to sit and enjoy the breeze by the dam.

"Hello, dog."

Food is also available here. If you come, it is recommended to walk inside. It is more comfortable than outside. It feels like a picnic. Oh, all kinds of alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

We already had dinner, so we had a shaved ice party instead.

We relaxed by the dam until it was time to leave, then we walked to catch the train home.

Farewell, Pasak Jolasid Dam

This simple phrase bids farewell to the Pasak Jolasid Dam, a significant landmark in Thailand. The use of "บ๊ายบาย" ("bai bai") conveys a casual and friendly tone, while "ป่าสักฯ" ("Pasak Jolasid") refers to the dam by its abbreviated name.

This translation maintains the original tone and brevity while accurately conveying the meaning of the phrase.

One-day trip, round trip in the morning and evening, relax and take the train comfortably on a day when you are tired of the city. Hehe.

The trip expenses only include the train ticket, which costs 270 baht. The rest is for personal food expenses.

Here are some tips for those who want to visit: It is highly recommended to book tickets well in advance, as they tend to sell out quickly. Booking a week before your trip will likely result in no available tickets. Additionally, visiting during December is ideal, as it is the winter season and offers a comfortable cool breeze. During our visit, which was at the beginning of the hot season, the sun was very strong.

The evening at Pa Sak Jolasid Dam is a perfect time to enjoy the cool breeze and stunning sunset. If you have the chance, try visiting in the evening to relax and unwind. Here's a picture from a previous trip to the dam's crest. I love the atmosphere here.

See you in the next review. Goodbye^^