Can you eat on Thai trains?

You are allowed to, you are not a prisoner. Beverages are not free on trains. If you order or take something you have to pay for it, often even if the staff tells you that it's free. If you are on a special diet or on a small budget you can also bring your own food and drinks with you.



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Can you drink alcohol on Thai trains? The sale and consumption of alcohol is prohibited on trains and at railway stations. However, they do turn a blind eye if you are discreet. Even more so if you are drinking moderately behind the curtains on a sleeper train.

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Unlike many other countries, you are not obliged to eat all your food or finish your plate. Eat what you can and only stop when you are truly full. Although you should try to not waste food, it is okay if you do have leftovers since it is not seen as rude here as it is in other places.

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Bringing Your Food Aboard You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars.

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Most long distance trains have a restaurant café where you can buy snacks or a meal for your journey but if you do not feel for train food you can of course bring your own, even a bottle of wine if you want to really be in keeping with the French, as there are of course no rules against drinking wine and eating cheese ...

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Sleeper trains are making a welcome comeback and it's easy to see why; they're more environmentally-friendly and sustainable than air travel, as well as being a fun and, often, comfortable way of traveling. However, it may seem daunting if it's your first time on a sleeper train.

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What is the safest railway in the world? Japan's Shinkansen high-speed rail network opened for business on 1 October 1964. Since then the system has carried nearly 7 billion passengers without a single fatality due to collision.

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Exclusive to First-Class Passengers Once onboard, you'll enjoy complimentary at-seat meal and beverage service provided by our onboard staff of First Class attendants. Selections include freshly prepared chef inspired entrees as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

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While you can bring your own food and drink (alcohol included) onto most trains, many offer some type of food and beverage either for purchase or included in your ticket price.

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