InterContinental Khao Yai: New luxury resort celebrates Thailand’s railway history
CNNEditor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. The InterContinental Khao Yai, made up of more than 65 suites and villas, includes a series of upcycled Thai train carriages that have been converted into luxury accommodations. About a 2.5-hour drive from Bangkok, outside Khao Yai National Park, the resort’s design was inspired by the early days of Thai rail and the area’s history as a gateway to northeast Thailand during the reign of King Rama V. Designer Bill Bensley converted a series of old Thai train carriages into luxury accommodations. The InterContinental Khao Yai’s 19 hectares are filled with more than 30,000 trees and several lakes, the largest of which is occupied by multiple black and white swans – hence the name, “Swan Lake.” Free bikes can be signed out at the lake trail, while there are plenty of places to sit and watch the swans waddle by. Khao Yai National Park Though incredibly popular among Bangkok residents looking for a weekend getaway to escape the city, Khao Yai isn’t a top draw for foreign tourists, who tend to head for Thailand’s beaches or to Chiang Mai, the gateway to the mountainous north.
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InterContinental Khao Yai: New luxury resort celebrates Thailand’s railway history
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