{"id":259676,"date":"2025-11-26T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=259676"},"modified":"2025-11-25T23:47:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:47:40","slug":"train-trip-diary-blus-jasmine-days-seven-to-nine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2025\/11\/train-trip-diary-blus-jasmine-days-seven-to-nine\/","title":{"rendered":"Train Trip Diary: Blue Jasmine: Days seven to nine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BANGKOK, 26 November 2025: This feature marks the final instalment of my Blue Jasmine diary, days seven, eight and nine. For nine remarkable days, the Blue Jasmine has carried us on a prestigious rail journey across Thailand, weaving together landscapes, culture, cuisine and the gentle rhythm of train travel into an experience both intimate and profound.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This closing chapter completes a journey that has taken us from Bangkok to Uthai Thani, onwards to Chiang Mai, through the ancient ruins of Sukhothai and finally back to the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the train rolled quietly into Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok at sunrise on day eight, it felt as though the circle had softly and elegantly completed itself.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7304-600x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259728 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;width:542px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7304-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7304-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7304-110x110.jpeg 110w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7304-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7304-696x696.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7304-420x420.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7304.jpeg 960w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Blue Jasmine<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It was Sunday morning when we arrived in Bangkok. The metropolis was still waking, with pale dawn light resting on Hua Lamphong\u2019s iconic ironwork arches. A handful of trains stood ready for their departures to every corner of the Kingdom. The Blue Jasmine rested beside them in dignified stillness. Some guests prepared to disembark for flights, others returned home to Bangkok, while many of us continued to enjoy the final night in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These last days were intended as a gentle wind-down, a soft landing after a journey rich in culture and activity. We checked into the Montien Hotel Bangkok, a charming and convenient base for the closing stages of our adventure. Many guests took advantage of the final few hours to explore at leisure. Some looked for bargains and gifts at Chatuchak Market, bags filled with textiles, clothing, snacks and souvenirs. Others preferred a slow lunch, a quiet stroll around Silom, or to laze at the hotel\u2019s pool.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7300-450x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259730 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7300-450x600.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7300-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7300-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7300-696x928.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7300-315x420.jpeg 315w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7300.jpeg 960w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/600;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Chiang Mai musical event is a firm favourite, elegant, and skilful. Melodic food for the soul, peaceful and deeply restorative<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As conversations drifted over coffee, people were quick to revisit their favourite moments, and there were many. Our visit to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai had been one of the most memorable. The gentle connection left a deep and lasting impression. Later that afternoon, we travelled to a mountaintop viewpoint overlooking the Chiang Mai valley. Music drifted softly, families and friends posed for photographs and enjoyed the clean air and restorative atmosphere, unhurried and relaxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sukhothai, the ancient heart of Thailand, offered another layer of tranquillity. After a scenic rail journey from the north, we explored the UNESCO-listed Sukhothai Historical Park, where lotus ponds, sweeping ruins and serene Buddha figures create one of the country\u2019s most evocative cultural landscapes. That evening we enjoyed a traditional dance performance and a relaxed barbecue beneath a star-bright sky.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"365\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7001-600x365.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259731 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/365;width:490px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7001-600x365.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7001-300x182.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7001-768x467.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7001-696x423.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7001-1068x649.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7001-691x420.jpeg 691w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7001.jpeg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Skilled dancers performed a North Eastern (Isan) Thai traditional dance during our visit to Sukhothai and\u00a0 Chomprang.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These were not grand spectacles, just moments of grace, connection and cultural authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fully appreciate the charm of the nine-day experience, it is worth describing the train itself. The Blue Jasmine is best understood as a prestigious boutique rail journey, offering refined comfort enhanced by elegant Thai service and vibrant Jim Thompson textiles that create an intense colour experience throughout the train. It favours prestige over opulence, blending thoughtful modern comforts with the character and romance of travel\u2019s golden era. Rather than excess, the emphasis is on Thailand\u2019s rich cultural heritage and a graceful sense of place. Meals are beautifully crafted, award-winning quality and exquisitely prepared to appeal, built around flavours, freshness and modern presentation. Together, these elements create a uniquely rewarding and culturally rich way to experience Thailand by rail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Days seven, eight and nine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Day Seven: A full day in Sukhothai with pottery and goldsmith workshops, followed by a barbecue and cultural performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Day Eight: Morning exploration of Sukhothai before boarding the Blue Jasmine for the return to Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Day Nine: Sunrise arrival at Hua Lamphong, check-in at Montien Hotel Bangkok and farewell riverside dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elegant farewell at Siri Sala<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7538-498x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259732 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7538-498x600.jpeg 498w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7538-249x300.jpeg 249w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7538-768x925.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7538-696x839.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7538-349x420.jpeg 349w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7538.jpeg 961w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 498px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 498\/600;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Siri Sala Private Thai Villa<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our final dinner took place at Siri Sala Private Thai Villa, a serene riverside haven in Bangkok Noi. According to its own website, Siri Sala is: \u201cWhispers of old Bangkok on the water\u2019s edge, where luxury, privacy and serenity meet. The first and only private waterfront villa of its kind in Bangkok\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three restored Thai houses surround a central courtyard, with traditional gabled roofs, wood panelling and concave door frames. Set beside a peaceful canal, the villa offers a salt-water pool, lush gardens and terraces \u201caccessible by both land and water\u201d. It was the perfect close to a journey shaped by culture, craftsmanship and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Train nine-day trip dates&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scheduled trip dates for the Blue Jasmine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maiden Journey <br>16.11.25 &#8211; 24.11.25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24.01.26 &#8211; 01.02.26<br>21.02.26 &#8211; 01.03.26<br>11.07.26 &#8211; 19.07.26<br>21.11.26 &#8211; 29.11.26<br>12.12.26 &#8211; 20.12.26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing&nbsp; details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DTH Travel: The nine-day Blue Jasmine Rail Journey is offered in three accommodation tiers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Classic: from approx THB195,000&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Premium: from approx THB245,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Premium Suite: from approx THB310,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices are all-inclusive of hotels, train accommodation, excursions, guides and meals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>About the Author<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7541.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259733 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/373;width:175px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7541.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7541-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7541-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7541-265x198.jpeg 265w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Andrew J. Wood is a British-born travel writer and former hotelier who has lived in Thailand since 1991. With more than four decades of hospitality experience, he is a graduate of Napier Edinburgh University, a former General Manager and a Past President of Sk\u00e5l International Bangkok, Sk\u00e5l Thailand and Sk\u00e5l Asia. Andrew writes widely on travel and tourism and is recognised as a long-standing ambassador for Thailand\u2019s hospitality sector.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BANGKOK, 26 November 2025: This feature marks the final instalment of my Blue Jasmine diary, days seven, eight and nine. 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