Great Asian Railway Journeys Season 1 Episode 6 Bangkok to Hua Hin 2020
Michael Portillo continues his exploration of Thailand by rail, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw’s guide. He steps into the ring under the guidance of champion trainer Master Toddy to learn Muay Thai boxing. Can he perfect the cobra-inspired right hook? Taking his courage in both hands, Michael confronts his dread of snakes to assist in a surgical operation on a deadly venomous king cobra. He discovers the lifesaving work of Bangkok’s Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, established at the time of his guide by the royal family after the death of a young princess. Striking south to the resort of Hua Hin, Michael learns the history of the Southern Railway and hears how royal patronage kickstarted today’s Thai tourist industry. He meets the niece of the present king, Rama X, at the Palace of Love and Hope, created by their ancestor, King Rama VI, to hear about a colourful restoration project.
- Released: 2020-02-03
- 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
