Trajet Bangkok-Battambang par le poste frontière de Pailin?
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Bonjour à tous
Je souhaite rallier dès mon arrivée à Bangkok, Battambang Par le poste Frontière de Palin. est ce possible?
Merci d avance pour crée aide
donc tout dépend de l'heure d'arrivée Bangkok mais fort probablement prévoir nuit d'étape Chantaburi
l'autre solution probablement plus facile ( car bus plus nombreux- toutes les 30 mn ou toutes les heures ) c’est Bangkok Poipet ( passage frontière avant 17h !) puis Poipet Battambang
voir http://www.thaivisa.com/386.0.html
les postes frontières ferment en général a 16h30 ou au plus tard 17h (sauf pour les clients des casinos !! avec navette gratuite en plus ) et ensuite trouver un bus le soir n’est pas ce qu'il y a de plus facile
de plus Bangkok frontière via Chantaburi c'ets déjà 4-5 de bus
voir http://www.thaivisa.com/386.0.html
les postes frontières ferment en général a 16h30 ou au plus tard 17h (sauf pour les clients des casinos !! avec navette gratuite en plus ) et ensuite trouver un bus le soir n’est pas ce qu'il y a de plus facile
de plus Bangkok frontière via Chantaburi c'ets déjà 4-5 de bus
Nous arrivons à Bangkok le matin à 7h20 et voulons arriver pour l après midi à Battambang. Des taxi ou bus partent ils de l aéroport? Pouvons nous faire les visas à Pallin?Cela nous éviterait de passer par Poipet et la cohue.
Pas évident mais vos infos seront la bienvenue
Info sur ce site http://www.canbypublications.com/cambodia/overland.htm#Pailin
Ban Pakard, Chantaburi, Thailand/Phsar Prom Border Crossing: Pailin, Cambodia Cambodian visas available. Thai transit visas available. Located in Pailin, Cambodia, opposite Thailand's Chantaburi province. From Bangkok, bus to Chantaburi for about 150 baht (4 hours). Mini bus to border for about 100 baht (1-2 hours). Cross border. Motodup to Pailin. Taxi from Pailin to Battambang (shared taxi for 200baht, private for $25-$30.) 3 or 4 hours but road conditions change with the season.
Mon avis: ca risque d'etre plus longue que de passer par Poipet.
Ban Pakard, Chantaburi, Thailand/Phsar Prom Border Crossing: Pailin, Cambodia Cambodian visas available. Thai transit visas available. Located in Pailin, Cambodia, opposite Thailand's Chantaburi province. From Bangkok, bus to Chantaburi for about 150 baht (4 hours). Mini bus to border for about 100 baht (1-2 hours). Cross border. Motodup to Pailin. Taxi from Pailin to Battambang (shared taxi for 200baht, private for $25-$30.) 3 or 4 hours but road conditions change with the season.
Mon avis: ca risque d'etre plus longue que de passer par Poipet.
En effet, cela parait un peu long mais peut être plus sympa....Qui connait le parcours, paysages, route? Moins commun comme Poipet mais si j arrive en fin d après midi à Battambang ça me va
Nous venons d'effectuer une partie du parcours que vous mentionnez, de Chanthaburi à Battambang, au début février. Il est effectivement plutôt sympa et tranquille, avec des paysages variés. Attention : de Chanthaburi à Ban Pak Khad, les minibus ne sont pas nombreux. A ma connaissance, il y en a deux : celui que nous avons pris est parti à 10h et arrivé à 11h07 à Ban Pak Khad. Il part d'une toute petite station, près de Maharat Market, auprès de la rivière, avec deux bistrots un peu à l'écart. Prix 150 Baht. Un autre part à 11h, près d'un pont qui traverse la rivière.
A Ban Pak Khad, tout est allé vite : le passage de frontière est rapide. Bien veiller à ne payer que 20$ pour le visa. Refuser gentiment avec le sourire de payer 300 B, puis 25 $. Nous avons ensuite pris un taxi "privé" immédiatement au poste frontière pour 30$. La route est très bonne (terminée assez récemment) et jolie. Un peu western avec hélas de nombreux arrêts de corruption pour alléger le portefeuille du chauffeur. Nous sommes arrivés à Battambang à 12h30.
Bon voyage.
Bon voyage.
Patrick
Merci pour toutes ces précisions. Cet itinairaire me tente bien . J'atteris à Bangkok à 7h20mn et je pense pouvoir arriver à battanbang pour le soir. en route pour l'aventure....
Y a t il un bus qui part de l aéroport de Bangkok pour aller à Chantaburi? Je n ai pas réussi à trouver l info sur internet
Voici quelques infos trouvées sur Internet concernant cette liaison qui semble effectivement exister :
"Cost 197 baht per adult, Takes 3 hrs 15min" http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/492529-chanthaburi-bus-services/
Voir aussi : TravelFish, pas toujours récent http://www.travelfish.org/feature/68
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1552589
Cela dit je me demande comment vous allez attraper le minibus de 11 h : trop juste ?? Sinon, à moins que vous ne soyez pressé, la ville de Chanthaburi est sympa pour un arrêt d'une nuit (quartier vietnamien ancien près de la rivière, souvenirs français et marché de nuit très vivant).
Bon voyage
Bonne chance
"Cost 197 baht per adult, Takes 3 hrs 15min" http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/492529-chanthaburi-bus-services/
Voir aussi : TravelFish, pas toujours récent http://www.travelfish.org/feature/68
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1552589
Cela dit je me demande comment vous allez attraper le minibus de 11 h : trop juste ?? Sinon, à moins que vous ne soyez pressé, la ville de Chanthaburi est sympa pour un arrêt d'une nuit (quartier vietnamien ancien près de la rivière, souvenirs français et marché de nuit très vivant).
Bon voyage
Bonne chance
Patrick
impossible. avec une nuit a palin peut etre, et encore a condition de passer la frontiere avant 18h.
Hello suntour,
j'ai fais se chemin a l’envers.... siem-reap Battambang en bateaux puis Battambang Pailin pars la route puis "Phsar-Prom frontière coté Cambodge" et enfin "Klong Yai frontière coté Thai". je suis passer coté Thaï et la il n'y avais pas un chat donc j'ai arrêter le premier véhicule qui passais et je lui est proposer 400 Bth pour qu'il me mène a Trat ou je devais prendre un bateaux et nos soucis il l'a fait pour 600 ... 😉 il y'a quelques mois, j'ai passer la frontière thaï en direction du Cambodge. mais cette foi, je suis passer pars Chong Jom en Thaïlande et arrivé coté Cambodgien il n'y avais pas de bus, rien que quelque rabatteur taxis a 30 ou 40 dollars ... pour moi, a évité!! donc rebelote, j’arrête la première voiture et je luis propose 500 bth pour aller de la frontière a Siem-Reap a deux et la encore une foi, no soucis le gas nous embarque... 😉
bref, tous ça pour te dire que tout est possible... il faux juste ne pas hésité a proposé ! n'attend pas les bus, fonce et ne file pas ton sac a un taxi au frontières cambodgiennes qui te propose le trajet a 10 ou 15 dollars cars il le mettras dans son coffre sous clef et attendras d'autres touristes pour les prendre avec toi en ce foutant bien que tu attende la pendent qu'il joue au carte en attendant le dit touriste 😄😉
bon voyage, et pleins de bonnes choses a vous Sam
j'ai fais se chemin a l’envers.... siem-reap Battambang en bateaux puis Battambang Pailin pars la route puis "Phsar-Prom frontière coté Cambodge" et enfin "Klong Yai frontière coté Thai". je suis passer coté Thaï et la il n'y avais pas un chat donc j'ai arrêter le premier véhicule qui passais et je lui est proposer 400 Bth pour qu'il me mène a Trat ou je devais prendre un bateaux et nos soucis il l'a fait pour 600 ... 😉 il y'a quelques mois, j'ai passer la frontière thaï en direction du Cambodge. mais cette foi, je suis passer pars Chong Jom en Thaïlande et arrivé coté Cambodgien il n'y avais pas de bus, rien que quelque rabatteur taxis a 30 ou 40 dollars ... pour moi, a évité!! donc rebelote, j’arrête la première voiture et je luis propose 500 bth pour aller de la frontière a Siem-Reap a deux et la encore une foi, no soucis le gas nous embarque... 😉
bref, tous ça pour te dire que tout est possible... il faux juste ne pas hésité a proposé ! n'attend pas les bus, fonce et ne file pas ton sac a un taxi au frontières cambodgiennes qui te propose le trajet a 10 ou 15 dollars cars il le mettras dans son coffre sous clef et attendras d'autres touristes pour les prendre avec toi en ce foutant bien que tu attende la pendent qu'il joue au carte en attendant le dit touriste 😄😉
bon voyage, et pleins de bonnes choses a vous Sam
Jouissez de la vie; il est beaucoup
plus tard que vous ne le pensez.
Oups 😊 désolé suntour ma réponse s’adressait a lspot 🙂
Jouissez de la vie; il est beaucoup
plus tard que vous ne le pensez.
Merci pour toute ces infos .....Vivement l aventure
Bonjour,
Je vais le faire à l'endroit, Ko Chang Siem Reap par pailin, nuit à Battambang puis bateau vers le 31 octobre. Mon soucis est le timing entre Ko Chang, trat, chantaburi, prailin... pour arriver avant 18h00 à Battambang!!! Décoller à quel heure de ko Chang? et ou de trat si il faut y coucher? Voila Samy si tu as une idée😇CDLT Alain
,
j'ai fais se chemin a l’envers.... siem-reap Battambang en bateaux puis Battambang Pailin pars la route puis "Phsar-Prom frontière coté Cambodge" et enfin "Klong Yai frontière coté Thai". je suis passer coté Thaï et la il n'y avais pas un chat donc j'ai arrêter le premier véhicule qui passais et je lui est proposer 400 Bth pour qu'il me mène a Trat ou je devais prendre un bateaux et nos soucis il l'a fait pour 600 ... 😉 il y'a quelques mois, j'ai passer la frontière thaï en direction du Cambodge. mais cette foi, je suis passer pars Chong Jom en Thaïlande et arrivé coté Cambodgien il n'y avais pas de bus, rien que quelque rabatteur taxis a 30 ou 40 dollars ... pour moi, a évité!! donc rebelote, j’arrête la première voiture et je luis propose 500 bth pour aller de la frontière a Siem-Reap a deux et la encore une foi, no soucis le gas nous embarque... 😉
bref, tous ça pour te dire que tout est possible... il faux juste ne pas hésité a proposé ! n'attend pas les bus, fonce et ne file pas ton sac a un taxi au frontières cambodgiennes qui te propose le trajet a 10 ou 15 dollars cars il le mettras dans son coffre sous clef et attendras d'autres touristes pour les prendre avec toi en ce foutant bien que tu attende la pendent qu'il joue au carte en attendant le dit touriste 😄😉
bon voyage, et pleins de bonnes choses a vous Sam
Je vais le faire à l'endroit, Ko Chang Siem Reap par pailin, nuit à Battambang puis bateau vers le 31 octobre. Mon soucis est le timing entre Ko Chang, trat, chantaburi, prailin... pour arriver avant 18h00 à Battambang!!! Décoller à quel heure de ko Chang? et ou de trat si il faut y coucher? Voila Samy si tu as une idée😇CDLT Alain
,
j'ai fais se chemin a l’envers.... siem-reap Battambang en bateaux puis Battambang Pailin pars la route puis "Phsar-Prom frontière coté Cambodge" et enfin "Klong Yai frontière coté Thai". je suis passer coté Thaï et la il n'y avais pas un chat donc j'ai arrêter le premier véhicule qui passais et je lui est proposer 400 Bth pour qu'il me mène a Trat ou je devais prendre un bateaux et nos soucis il l'a fait pour 600 ... 😉 il y'a quelques mois, j'ai passer la frontière thaï en direction du Cambodge. mais cette foi, je suis passer pars Chong Jom en Thaïlande et arrivé coté Cambodgien il n'y avais pas de bus, rien que quelque rabatteur taxis a 30 ou 40 dollars ... pour moi, a évité!! donc rebelote, j’arrête la première voiture et je luis propose 500 bth pour aller de la frontière a Siem-Reap a deux et la encore une foi, no soucis le gas nous embarque... 😉
bref, tous ça pour te dire que tout est possible... il faux juste ne pas hésité a proposé ! n'attend pas les bus, fonce et ne file pas ton sac a un taxi au frontières cambodgiennes qui te propose le trajet a 10 ou 15 dollars cars il le mettras dans son coffre sous clef et attendras d'autres touristes pour les prendre avec toi en ce foutant bien que tu attende la pendent qu'il joue au carte en attendant le dit touriste 😄😉
bon voyage, et pleins de bonnes choses a vous Sam
Alain G
Hello Alain,
avant de répondre a ta question, j'imagine que tu sais que Trat et Kho Chang sont beaucoup plus proche de la frontière de Hat Lek , kho Kong que celle de Phsar Prom , Pailin ...
Donc je te conseille de plutot te poser dans la province de Chanthaburi qui est qu'a 45 minutes 1 Heure de la frontière qui t’intéresse. il faus savoir que la route de la frontière Cambodgienne a Batambang étais en cour de construction a l’époque ou je l'ai emprunter. a l’époque nous avions mis entre 4 et 6 heures pour faire le trajet. mais la, la route es surement terminer donc compte plus 3 ou 4 heures ... après, pour le bateaux tu pourras le prendre que le matin car ça prend la journée pour la traverser vers Siem Reap. prévois beaucoup d'eau car la chaleur est massacrante, et je pèse mes mots ....
voilas l'ami , je te souhaite un excellent voyage, et pleins de bonnes choses.
Ps: Compte 3 ou 4 heure de Trat a la frontière pour Pailin
Sam
avant de répondre a ta question, j'imagine que tu sais que Trat et Kho Chang sont beaucoup plus proche de la frontière de Hat Lek , kho Kong que celle de Phsar Prom , Pailin ...
Donc je te conseille de plutot te poser dans la province de Chanthaburi qui est qu'a 45 minutes 1 Heure de la frontière qui t’intéresse. il faus savoir que la route de la frontière Cambodgienne a Batambang étais en cour de construction a l’époque ou je l'ai emprunter. a l’époque nous avions mis entre 4 et 6 heures pour faire le trajet. mais la, la route es surement terminer donc compte plus 3 ou 4 heures ... après, pour le bateaux tu pourras le prendre que le matin car ça prend la journée pour la traverser vers Siem Reap. prévois beaucoup d'eau car la chaleur est massacrante, et je pèse mes mots ....
voilas l'ami , je te souhaite un excellent voyage, et pleins de bonnes choses.
Ps: Compte 3 ou 4 heure de Trat a la frontière pour Pailin
Sam
Jouissez de la vie; il est beaucoup
plus tard que vous ne le pensez.
Hello Samy,
Merci pour ta réponse rapide, Je sais que je peux passer par la frontière de Hat Lek , kho Kong, mais ça m'oblige à passer par Phnom Penh pour aller à Siem Reap, trop long et après Siem Reap je vais à Phnom Penh 2 ou 3 jrs puis Kempot Kep et retour Phnom Penh pour un vol Air Asia direction Bangkok 2jr de course et retour Paris. Passer par Pailin me plais mieux que par Poipet qui est plus haut et moins sympat en bus "arnaque" que le Bateau de Battambang à Siem Reap. Si je vais à Chanthaburi à quel heure et où dois je prendre le bus ou taxi brousse pour Phsar Prom, Pailin, si je doit y coucher je trouverais bien un Hôtel qui me renseignera mais dans le cas contraire il faut que je fasse vite en venant de Trat, ou j'aurais un moyen de transport de Trat à Pailin!!! ce qui résoudra ces soucis "qui n'en sont pas" lol.
Merci à toi CDLT Alain😎
Merci pour ta réponse rapide, Je sais que je peux passer par la frontière de Hat Lek , kho Kong, mais ça m'oblige à passer par Phnom Penh pour aller à Siem Reap, trop long et après Siem Reap je vais à Phnom Penh 2 ou 3 jrs puis Kempot Kep et retour Phnom Penh pour un vol Air Asia direction Bangkok 2jr de course et retour Paris. Passer par Pailin me plais mieux que par Poipet qui est plus haut et moins sympat en bus "arnaque" que le Bateau de Battambang à Siem Reap. Si je vais à Chanthaburi à quel heure et où dois je prendre le bus ou taxi brousse pour Phsar Prom, Pailin, si je doit y coucher je trouverais bien un Hôtel qui me renseignera mais dans le cas contraire il faut que je fasse vite en venant de Trat, ou j'aurais un moyen de transport de Trat à Pailin!!! ce qui résoudra ces soucis "qui n'en sont pas" lol.
Merci à toi CDLT Alain😎
Alain G
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I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous. I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing. I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture. But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary. If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees. Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands. Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way). Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan. Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide). Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre. Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island. Day 10 – Head to Semporna. Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai. Day 15 – Bohey Dulang. Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous. I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing. I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture. But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary. If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️





