Great Asian Railway Journeys Season 1 Episode 5 Bangkok 2020
Michael Portillo is in the Thai capital, Bangkok, midway through his rail tour of Thailand. He learns how the late 19th-century King Rama V built a grand palace and introduced railways to his country. He discovers the fine terminus commissioned by the king and meets a historian and designer who shares family roots with the present royal dynasty. Michael learns that King Rama V’s love of steam engines was inspired by Queen Victoria. At the colossal new station under construction in the city, Michael hears how its four levels and 24 platforms will transform Thailand’s transport infrastructure. He circles the Grand Palace by tuk tuk, then boards the 21st-century skytrain for a wonderful view of the city. Michael dines on the water in a floating market, where purchases are made from boat to boat. Following in the footsteps of writers such as Joseph Conrad, Graham Greene and John Le Carre, Michael checks into the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, built just before his guide.
- Released: 2020-01-31
- Runtime: 30 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Michael Portillo
- Director: Cassie Farrell, Dave Minchin, George Boyle, Alison Kreps, Frances Beere
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1. Kowloon to Wan Chai 2020-01-27
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2. Hong Kong University to Lantau Island 2020-01-28
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3. Chiang Mai to Lampang 2020-02-29
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4. Ayutthaya to River Kwai 2020-01-30
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5. Bangkok 2020-01-31
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6. Bangkok to Hua Hin 2020-02-03
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7. Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet 2020-02-04
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8. Da Nang to Hoi An 2020-02-05
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9. Hue to Ninh Binh 2020-02-06
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10. Hanoi to Ha Long Bay 2020-02-07
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11. Jakarta to Bogor 2020-02-10
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12. Jakarta to Borobudur/Kutoarjo 2020-02-11
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13. Yogyakarta to Ambarawa 2020-02-12
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14. Ambarawa to Surabaya 2020-02-13
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15. Penang to Kuala Kangsar 2020-02-14
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16. Kuala Kangsar to Cameron Highlands 2020-02-15
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17. Kuala Lumpur to Melaka 2020-02-18
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18. Melaka to Johor Bahru 2020-02-19
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19. Raffles Place to Botanic Gardens 2020-02-20
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20. Chinatown to Gardens by the Bay 2020-02-21
