The Death Railway

Boarding the train that still runs along the Death Railway at the THAKILEN Station was by itself an experience. With traces of bullet holes that left tell-tale signs of WWII along some parts of the
railway tracks and old pictures of the POWs that built the railway between Thailand and Burma (now Myanmar).
The ride from the THAKILEN Station to our meal place at WANG PHO was by itself another experience of its own. Slowly but eventually, the train "chuckled" along the tracks, passing small villages and scenic view of the Kwai River. Aaron-James viewed that even the butterflies could overtake the train. On the whole, "patience" was all that was needed to get to the destination.

Commercially, the slow speed of the train provided a good opportunity for vendors to promote their goods of souvenir ballcaps and T-shirts of the historical Death Railway ride. Whilst the seats were more of benches, there was also a 1st class coach that comes with added cushion on the hard wooden benches. This comes with a price og 150 baht ... (Normal 2nd class coach cost 50 bath) ... but with no increase in the speed of the train. If more fresh air is required, pop your head out for some !!!
Whilst Aaron-James is anxiously awaiting for his examination results, the stress on Sarah-Marie of not completing her assignments was rather overwhleming. The feeble attempt (see pic - left) was abandoned after having to wait so long for that train to come by (Probably less nerve testing to do the assignment, afterall !!! )