Yes, I took another train ride. I don't know why, but I love them so much. This one was 12 hours, 8am to 8pm from south thailand to the north. Wonderful. And this one, unlike the Java train, had no TV. Only the peaceful rumbling of the train itself, and a very good book. Oh yeah, and hours of beautiful country-side scenery.
Another indulgence was a world-famous "Thai massage". Full body (for both giver and receiver), full contact, part acrobatics, and the best massage I've ever had! Thai's may not be quite as friendly as Indonesians, but they make up with it with their hands :) And its nice that there's a massage joint on ever street. Next is the 1 hour foot rub. mm,mm.