Great Asian Railway Journeys: Chiang Mai to Lampang

SYNOPSIS

Steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo embarks on a four-part rail adventure through Thailand from the northern city of Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi on the River Kwai and from Bangkok to the southern beach resort of Hua Hin. On this leg, Michael tries his hand at the art of umbrella-making and learns about northern Thai cookery.