Travel & Adventure Series: BBC's Great Asian Railway Journeys - Thailand

BBC’s Great
Asian Railway Journeys – Thailand
Mondays,
Feb 13 • 12-1 pm
Online via Zoom/Dial-in
Feb 27 • 12-1 pm
In-person at Trailside

Whether you used to travel the globe and want to comfortably revisit favorite places, are curious about amazing locales you have never seen, or are seeking inspiration for your next trip! Travel and Adventure is being held twice this month so that more people can enjoy the program. Choose which date/format is best for you and register early.

Bangkok
Michael Portillo is in 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.

At the colossal new station under construction in the city, Michael hears how it 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.

Bangkok to Hua Hin
Michael Portillo continues his exploration of Thailand by rail. He steps into the ring under the guidance of champion trainer Master Toddy to learn Muay Thai boxing.

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 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.

Please note Travel and Adventure is concurrent with lunch. If you would like to get a meal the day of the in-person program, please be sure to register for your meal by 9:00 am that day. Be sure to arrive prior to the program start time, by between 11:30 and 11:45 am to begin lunch.

Call 989-633-3700 or register below. Online registration is available up until 2 hours prior to the program start time. If you are attempting to register less than 2 hours prior, please call 989-633-3700 for assistance.