We bought first class seats on the night train from Bangkok to Phuket. 1st class was great as we had a private cabin with a sink and a/c. We were even served breakfast in bed.

After a 12 hour train ride and a 5 hour bus ride we arrived on the island/province of Phuket, Thailand.

The primary beaches on Phuket are rather developed and loaded with tourists.. we spent 2 nights near Karon Beach and we moved on.