So two days in Bangkok have gone well. Not sure if it is my type of place, with the constant hassling you get from Tuk-Tuk drivers trying to find out where you are going so that they can take you there and also to places that you don’t want to go so that they can get a reward for taking you there.
Driving regulations seem to be almost non existent. The light can be green for a pedestrian crossing but you will still get cars jumping the red lights and passing in front of you, especially if they are turning left. Mopeds driving the wrong way down a lane of traffic, on the pavements and even down the little gaps between market stalls all seem to be a regular.
Am currently taking the night train to Chiang Mai. It should be a good way not to waste a day, and also save a nights stay at a hostel. I will probably get a day time train back so that I can see what the darkness currently outside my window looks like.
Slightly concerning is the fact that one of the train staff needs to carry a handgun with him, hopefully it will keep us safe. Anyway the conductor has just come and set my seat into the night time position, so I should probably try and get some sleep.