The BBC From Our Own Correspondent has a piece on traveling from Singapore by train. Actually two trains. The first from Singapore to the Thai border and the second from Sungai Kolok in Thailand to my favourite Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok.
I wrote about the FOOC program before here.
They must have renovated the Malayan Railway (KTMB: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad) Station in Singapore. It’s described as art-deco. When I was there it was run-down – it made Hua Lamphong look great by comparison. (I guess it could be both – I should check.)
Durian Flavoured Popcorn
The discussion about durian flavoured popcorn that she took on the journey but never ate was amusing. Although the fresh fruit smells strong products made from it are generally mild. It’ll be an anticlimax when she opens the bag.
Durian Fruit - Strong Smell
I should take that trip one day.
Durian Mooncake - Slight Smell
Tags: Bangkok, BBC, durian, FOOC, fruit, Malaysia, railway, reporting, Singapore, train, travel
