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Old Nov 12, 2016 | 1:49 pm
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Originally Posted by headinclouds
I was aware of the pitfalls of taking the train. I do like riding in trains and was on the Budapest to Berlin overnite train 1 month before the migrant crisis in Europe. My intention was to fly 1 way and train the other way. If train times are not reliable, would a flight from Chiang Mai to BKK airport (several at 6-7 am) connecting to that 9:50 am JAL flight be OK?
Should be fine, especially since you're flying in J Class. You'll get fast track security/immigration so it won't take long once you get to BKK.
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