Ayutthaya to River Kwai
Michael Portillo continues his rail journey through Thailand from Lampang, stopping to help at an elephant hospital, where they care for animals wounded by landmines.
Michael Portillo continues his rail journey through Thailand from Lampang, stopping to help at an elephant hospital, where they care for animals wounded by landmines.
In the former Siamese capital of Ayutthaya, Michael admires gigantic ruined temples and finds out about what was one of the greatest cities in Asia. He makes a trip to an unusual market - a must for any self-respecting train-lover.
Michael finishes this leg of his Thai journey at Kanchanaburi, close to the border with Myanmar, to ride one of the world鈥檚 most notorious tracks and, for him, the most poignant - the Death Railway.
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Friends of the Asian Elephant Hospital
Duration: 02:42
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Portillo |
Series Editor | Alison Kreps |
Director | Dave Minchin |
Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Production Company | FremantleMedia UK |
Broadcasts
- Thu 30 Jan 2020 18:30
- Wed 5 Apr 2023 19:00
- Thu 6 Apr 2023 02:00