The train then goes to Nam Tok via Kanchanaburi. The journey to Kanchanaburi, which takes around three hours, costs only 100 Baht for foreign tourists—a highly affordable way to step back in time.

Jim jaew is a versatile dipping sauce originating from the Northeastern part of Thailand. It is sweet, sour and a little spicy and crunchy. It is often eaten as a condiment with grilled beef ...