by by la copine , toi tu reviens sur le prochain vol , elle reste au japon
Z'êtes sûr que c'est pas "le prochain viol" ?
😕
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
😕comme pour la junte thai au pouvoir , faut pas avoir d état dame pour ce job pour la mafia thai - nippone( ah oui mafia thai supervisée par la junte militaire ou bien ! c est plutot encore la police qui gère tout ce traffic ).
😕 encore un autre aspect du pays du sourire et de ses gentils thailandais.
😇 pour rester dans le sujet la guerre civile est finie , mais le combat continue
on pourrait bien voir , des rouges faisant appel a l UN contre la torture et abus de maltraitance en thailande en distribuant aux touristes des tracts " halte a la torture en thailande "" vive la thailande libre.
ca bouge du coté de UN et autre ; voir ici nouvelle lettre ouverte a la junte militaire au pouvoir.
( trop long pour traduire )
Thailand: Chaining of wounded detainees
Saturday, 19 June 2010, 2:15 pm
Press Release: Asian Human Rights Commission
Thailand: Chaining of wounded detainees under Emergency Decree
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is writing to you regarding the treatment of detainees under the state of emergency that your government has imposed in Bangkok and other provinces of Thailand in response to protests that gripped the capital in recent months.
The AHRC has numerous grave concerns regarding circumstances of arrest and detention under the state of emergency imposed via the Emergency Decree BE 2548 (2005), which the AHRC strongly opposed from the time of its introduction under the government of your predecessor, Pol. Lt. Col. Thaksin Shinawatra.
One of these concerns relates to the highly problematic provision that detainees under the decree not be held in official places of detention by virtue of their peculiar legal status as persons under custody but not charged with any offences. According to information currently available through various sources, among detainees being held in non-official detention facilities are persons who were wounded during the protests, who are being held in separate wards in medical facilities, and who are allegedly being chained to their beds.
Two cases reported in the media in recent days were of Mr. Jaran Loiphun (age 39) and Mr. Nattapon Thongkhun (age 20), of Bangkok, both of whom were shot during the military crackdown on the Ratchaprasong protest.
Nattapon was reportedly shot three times in front of the Lumpini Police Station on 14 May 2010. According to Nattapon, around noon on 14 May he and his friends were driving motorbikes from Petchburi Road to meet friends at Sathorn Road. When they reached the area in front of Lumpini Police Station, a group of protestors were burning a police bus on Wireless Road. When soldiers shot into the group of protestors, a shotgun blast went into his shoulder, and an M16 bullet went into his hand. He tried to get up to ask for help, but another shotgun blast hit his left leg. The protestors brought him to the Police Hospital. Nattapon explained that one day after that, as he was coming out of anaesthesia following surgery, police came to interrogate him. They accused him of violating the Emergency Decree. He was moved from a bed for ordinary people to a room for people facing accusations; there was another injured protestor in the room with him. He has since been shackled to his bed, g uarded by police officers and allowed only short visits from family.
Jaran was reportedly shot twice at Pratunam intersection on 19 May 2010. The first shot was from a shotgun and was embedded in his left leg. The second bullet was from an M16 and went through his hand. According to Jaran, on the afternoon of 19 May, he was walking towards the area of Pratunam intersection. He saw a group of 4-5 soldiers walking about 20 metres in front of him. He was afraid and so he began to run away. But this group of soldiers shot at him. Jaran said that after he was hit by the shotgun he tried to get up and run again and the soldiers shot him with the M16. Jaran has also reportedly been shackled to the hospital bed, and he is being guarded by police officers.
For many years, the AHRC and other concerned organisations and individuals have voiced outrage at the shackling and otherwise barbaric treatment of accused criminal prisoners in Thailand. In the aftermath of the crackdown on the protests, there are also many reports of persons detained under the Emergency Decree in ambiguous and uncertain circumstances being similarly ill-treated.
As Thailand is now a member of the UN Human Rights Council, it should not be necessary for the AHRC to remind your government of its obligations under international law; however, in light of the many reports of the sort cited above in recent days, we draw your attention to the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, under Rule 33 of which "chains or irons shall not be used as restraints" and other instruments of restraint shall be used only during a transfer of detainees as a precaution against escape, on medical grounds by order of a medical officer, or as a means to prevent self harm. Clearly, none of these circumstances apply in the cases described above.
The government of Thailand should be further aware that under the UN Convention against Torture, to which it is a party, the chaining of wounded detainees could constitute an act of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment that would place it in clear violation of its responsibilities under international law.
Aside from being uncomfortable and humiliating for the persons in custody, this type of maltreatment engenders other types of abuse, and an attitude of contempt towards detainees among security personnel. In its most extreme form, it results in the handling of detainees as mere objects rather than human beings at all, leading to events such as the mass deaths in military trucks of persons in Narathiwat after the protests outside the Tak Bai Police Station of 2004. For this reason, all types of chaining and custodial maltreatment that are either explicitly endorsed through law or tacitly encouraged through routine practices are worthy of strong condemnation.
Accordingly, the Asian Human Rights Commission urges your government to ensure that all persons detained under the Emergency Decree are treated with human dignity and respect and specifically that wounded persons held under the decree are not chained or otherwise restrained while receiving treatment in hospital.
The AHRC also takes this opportunity to call for a full accounting of persons being held under the decree, for the prompt bringing of charges or release of all these persons, for all of these persons to be guaranteed their civil rights, including their rights of access to lawyers and family members, and to be guaranteed their rights to be free from torture and other forms of human rights abuse. Finally, we again call upon your government to lift the state of emergency without any further delay and return your country to the rule of law rather than rule by decree and the de facto military administration under which it has been placed in recent weeks.
Yours sincerely
Basil Fernando
Director
Asian Human Rights Commission, Hong Kong
Cc:
1. Mr. Chaowarat Chanweerakul, Minister of Interior, Thailand
2. Mr. Peeraphan Saleeratwipak, Minister of Justice, Thailand
3. Mr. Kasit Piromya, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thailand
4. Homayoun Alizadeh, Regional Representative, OHCHR, Bangkok, Thailand
5. UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
6. UN Special Rapporteur on the question of torture
Les pôvres incendiaires/lanceurs de grenades, on leur met des chaînes !
(En Thaïlande, un simple voleur de bicyclette en a aussi, des chaïnes 😉)
Pour "la revanche", c'est clair que des criminels de cet acabit ne vont pas lâcher
le morceau comme çà, c'est pour cette raison d'ailleurs que l'Etat d'Urgence va
rester en vigueur pour encore un bon bout de temps !
🙂
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
L'étau se resserre contre le chef des rouges !!!
voir ICI l'Express
😇 depuis ce post! qu est ce qu il y a comme coincidence!!!!
Fin Mai taksin est a Paris apres avoir séjournée en russie
L élysee rend visite a taksin a Paris a son hotel qui se situe tout pres de l élysee
Un sarkozy est membre du clan taksin - groupe soros
Sarkozy president est en russie aujourdhui - scellé un contrat de construction de deux tours a la défense - financé par la russie a la hauteur de deux ou + milliards €.
🤪 ce financement ne serais ce pas le groupe soros en fin de compte en passant par la russie
Est ce qu on ne sait pas poser la question ce que faisait taksin a Paris a part acheter un sac louis vuiton.🤪
Le meme jour que le contrat est signé . Un rouge se fait décendre a Korat ( assasin présumé abibi & co)
Le camp rouge s enflamme
Les médias du dimanche ( le premier the nation ) écrit que les rouges ont de nouveaux leaders , près a repasser a la bataille
L avocat de taksin ( amsterdam) rencontre les autorités francaises - pas de commentaire dans la presse sur la rencontre
Les nations units bombardent abibi & co ltd de lettre de contestation " sur les droits de l homme " et demande de lever l état d urgence et de respecter les lois internationales , autorisé enquète UN sur les 90 tués lors des manifestation des rouges.
alors !!! que va t il se passer dans les prochaines semaines en thailande😇
Pour "la revanche", c'est clair que des criminels de cet acabit ne vont pas lâcher
😏 pour la prochaine partie de la révolution , les médias étrangers seront du coté des rouges , 😄thaiboss aura moins
a argumenter avec les mengwan & co ltd. ça risque meme de devenir nonotone , faudra assaisonner tout ça a temps .
😄Allez Khun mengwan , on a quand meme encore de beaux jours devant nous avec la nouvelle révolution .
Moi je connais déja des singes qui vont s enflammer a l idée d une nouvelle révolution
Bonjour , Je voulais juste te remercier d'avoir ecrit cela . Quoi qu'on aime , il y a en a pour tout le monde ici et c'est presque toujours que du bonheur . La preuve , nombreux sont ceux qui reviennent souvent .
Alors je souhaite de tres bonnes vacances a votre ami dans notre pays .
Merci encore de ta lettre .
si les mengwan & co ltd veulent etre informé de plus près sur la nouvelle révolution
Ben, je vous informe alors, moi ...
Cette planète, chaque jour, fait une révolution autour de son axe !
Bonne révolution demain ...
😎
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
😎KHUN MENGWAN c est quoi ça??????????MON TEL ROUGE N A PAS ENCORE SONNER
Posted Yesterday, 22:43 THE NATION
Another Round of Havoc Cannot Occur
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva hints at a possibility of a third round of widespread chaos while the Special Branch of the Royal Thai Police said intelligence showed more troubles for Thailand are brewing and they are just around the corner. If the premier and the police's Special Branch are correct, it means confirmation of plans to mount another round of chaos has already surfaced.
The next question now who is (are) behind the next round of chaos. What are they trying to achieve? If there are more violent incidents in Thailand, no one will benefit, be they the government, the Opposition, or even the red-shirts. I believe the majority of the red-shirts don't wish to see more chaos. They want to fight for democracy at the next general election.
A new election is a chance for the majority to make their voice recognized and to show that they have the final say in who they wish to be the next government. A new election cannot be obtained through another burning spree.
Therefore, whoever is behind the next round of destruction, don't mean well to Thailand. They are havoc wreckers especially when the Truth and Reconcilation Committee has been established to begin the peace process while few more committees are tasked to work at reforming the country.
Those who question the neutrality of these committees can express their objection and raise concerns. By all means they can propose a way out for Thailand or bring out truths in the open. Paving way to a new election in order to resume democratic progress in Thailand is what all of us want.
Any masterminds of the next destruction are traitors and must be dealt with by the justic system. We cannot allow Thailand to be hurt anymore.
Democrat may seek help from Army to guard head office
Democrat Party director Natthapol Teepsuwan said he will consult Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban about seeking help from the Army to send troops to guard the head office ahead of protests by the red-shirt people.
Natthapol said the Democrat head office is now being guarded by 100 policemen until Friday when the Supreme Court will read the verdict in the assets seizure case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
The party director said he will consult Suthep as to whether troops should be deployed to help police guard the Democrat head office.
The Nation
Tourists told to avoid protests in Bangkok Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra march during a rally on the northern outskirts of Bangkok on Friday. Tourists in the Thai capital should brace for more traffic than usual and avoid sites near anti-government protests this weekend that authorities fear could turn violent, the government spokesman said Wednesday.
si les mengwan & co ltd veulent etre informé de plus près sur la nouvelle révolution
Ben, je vous informe alors, moi ...
Cette planète, chaque jour, fait une révolution autour de son axe !
Bonne révolution demain ...
😎
En tout les cas sur cette planète; le monde et et les lois sont à refaires...
et demain sera un autre jour sans cesse meilleur...
à défaut des exceptions comme le Roi qui a assurément élevé son niveau de personnalité au statut de Bouddha...
Ce dernier c'est fait prendre à médire sur le compte de Taskin lors d'une question en entrevue...il a alors porter sa main à sa bouche; comme s'il n'avait pas fallu parler contre Taskin...
Taskin qui sera jugé en cour Suprême; ne verra plus que l'ombre de son personnage...
Ces chances de le voir réapparaitre; sont aussi mince que la dernière épaisseur de la neige qu'on aurait pu observer en Thaïlande...si vous voyez ce que je veux dire!!!
Et oui mon ami; le monde est à refaire...
Le jour où l'homme comprendra les vraies valeurs de la nature humaine...ont pourra effectivement dicter les lois de la nature...
C'est donc de dire... que la nature fait sa loi!...et quant est-il de la plus pur des personnalité humaine???
Tant que cette question demeurera;...eh ben le monde continuera de faire révolution autour de son axe...😕
Toutes les lois possibles ont presque vu le jour...jusqu'à ce jour et la base de l'homme se situe entre l'oriental et l'occidental...
Le Roi de la Thaïlande est celui qui est le mieux placer selon moi pour être: EINT TEI POUN NEI HAN...(je suis dominant)
...l'important n'est pas la destination mais l'expérience de ce que le voyage nous apporte...
😏Bonjour , le tel rouge a sonné chez thaiboss ce matin🤪
la révolution d octobre ça dit quelque chose a mengwan😕 moi non
toujours est t il qu un nouveau leader des rouges ( pas des siam rouges n est ce pas ) émerge et veut instauroré un systeme a la suédoise en thailande. le nouveau partit part de € o ( donc il est laissé en libre pensées si taksin finance ou pas). prochain test le 29 Aout lors d une élection locale. le monsieur s appelle Khun Boonsong , en fait c est un thai expat suédois revenue en thailande , comme cela les rouges auront deux partis politiques le phua thai et le nouveau.
ben juste pour signaler que les rouges s organisent aussi bien en clandestiné qu a découvert.
et si entre la révolution et des élections libres le master venait a mourrir , 🏴☠️ aux armes citoyens
tu melanges ..... pour etre condamner pour lese majeste, ou du moin sous procedure judiciaire ,
il faut avoir prononcer des paroles ou acte negatif, insultant enver sa majeste l'appele a
commetre un crime, diffamation c'est des delit punis par la loi dans la plupars des pays,
rien avoir avec le lese majeste .
(Chat-lut, )
Cà, c'est la théorie ...
Lors d'une remise de "récompenses" un acteur s'est fendu d'un discours "enflammé" pour
manifester son amour et sa reconnaissance envers SM "le père de la nation" ...
Cet acteur vient d'être inculpé (par "la Police") pour ... lèse-majesté !!!!
🏴☠️
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
Pas de probleme si quelqu'un residant hors Bangkok subit des troubles , qu'il me contacte . Mais je voudrais bien savoir ou il y a probleme et nous sommes des milliers voir des dizaines de milliers d'etrangers a vivre a l'annee ici et tout est tres calme .
🏴☠️ sans commentaire
By The Associated Press
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 4:51 a.m.
BANGKOK — Police in Thailand's capital say at least nine people have been wounded by a bomb explosion at a bus stop in downtown Bangkok.
Police Maj. Gen. Anuchai Lekbamroong, at the site of the explosion Sunday, declined to speculate whether the bombing was related to Thailand's political turbulence in the wake of mass protests earlier this year.
The bomb exploded shortly after voting ended in a parliamentary by-election which pitted a government candidate against a jailed leader of the Red Shirt movement that staged the protests, which were broken up by the army in mid-May.
😇 il y a 5 possibilités. je te mets ce que la presse rouge pense.
🤪 en anglais , kik yaet wann nee pour traduire en francais
Context 1: The emergency decree context involves calls for the lifting of the Emergency rule of about 40% of Thailand and Bangkok had been deepening-with even a staunch government-high profile Anund-calling for the lifting. Many Thai press says a rift is deepening with the upper crust rule of Thailand to lift or not to lift-with Abhisit, the Thai prime minister-making mixed statement between a quick lifting and lifting in stages.
Context 2: The global professional security analyst context is another. Many global top level security analyst-have been saying that the emergency rule of Thailand-with widespread repressions-will force the red shirt underground. Some says the red shirt have split into two movement-an IRA like violent arm of the Red Siam and the Red Shirt main group-following of the current peaceful red leaders who are imprisoned under terrorism charges.
Context 3: Many analysis on the red shirt side-have been writing articles and doing analysis that points to the government-first-using the emergency to quell their opposition leading up to future election-in a bid to use the repression as a way to ensure winning of the election-then the second school with the red shirt-is that the government intends to "Create Events" to keep the justification of keeping the emergency decree going-as a way to remain in power-and escaping having to face the polls.
Context 3: Another context is the existence of the radical instigator-and this can not be discounted out. First, a great many people have been killed in the brief Civil War in Thailand about two months ago-and revenge and hateful feelings runs deep-and independent of politics. Secondly, apart from this, weapons and knowledge of bombs making is widespread in Thailand and there are political forces outside the "Normal Mainstream" channels-who could be instigating a violent bombing campaign. It should also be noted-that there are a great deal many radical fringe political thinking-inside mainstream political forces-such as the Sivichai Warrior of the yellow shirt. Lastly, the Thai military and intelligence apparatus-have always held their own agenda.
Context 4: Terrorist in Thailand's Deep South, another context, have been copy-catting many methods of the red shirts-such as targeting economic targets. And their bombing devices are getting quite "Varied." Preliminarily indication from the Thai police-points to similar bombing device to the terrorist in the Deep South-in some occasions.
Context 5: The overall mood and tone of Thailand is another context. The Thai military and the government-making up much of the upper crust rule of Thailand-is coming under increasing pressure-with many mainstream press becoming highly critical of both-on a variety of question such as corruption, bad management, and double standard legal and police system. The government and the military-came to power backed by a wave of Nationalism. Clearly, the latest bombing fist into the game plan of the government and the military to create fear of the reds as being anti-Thailand-and they the upper crust rule-are the ones who loves Thailand.
Context 5: The overall mood and tone of Thailand is another context. The Thai military and the government-making up much of the upper crust rule of Thailand-is coming under increasing pressure-with many mainstream press becoming highly critical of both-on a variety of question such as corruption, bad management, and double standard legal and police system. The government and the military-came to power backed by a wave of Nationalism. Clearly, the latest bombing fist into the game plan of the government and the military to create fear of the reds as being anti-Thailand-and they the upper crust rule-are the ones who loves Thailand.
Mais poser des bombes et sussurer "c'est pas moi ... c'est lui" çà ajoute l'ignominie à la lâcheté !
On verra, il y a fort à parier -des suspects ont été répérés sur la vidéo-surveillance- que, comme
pour l'attentat précédent on tombera sur ... des "gardes rouges" ... (*)
(pour cet attentat-là aussi, on avait eu droit au mêmes supputations sussurées, jusqu'à ce qu'on
retrouve les coupables ... au Cambodge d'où ils ont été extradés).
🙂
(*) Les coupables n'ont rien à craindre, il leur suffira de se présenter aux élections !
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
(*) Les coupables n'ont rien à craindre, il leur suffira de se présenter aux élections !
quand on pense que celui qui fait campagne; le fait à partir du fond de sa céllule...ça en dit long!!! quoique le résultat des votes du scrutin sont assez surprenants...l'écart final n'était pas si énorme...
...l'important n'est pas la destination mais l'expérience de ce que le voyage nous apporte...
LE CHIFFRE DE LA SEMAINE - 86,8% d'augmentation des dépenses militaires depuis le coup d'Etat
86,8%, c'est le taux d'augmentation des dépenses militaires depuis le coup d'Etat de 2006, qui sont passées de 86,7 milliards à 162 milliards de bahts en 2009, selon les données du Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri), institut d'études stratégiques chargé d'étudier l'importance des conflits et de la coopération pour la paix mondiale. En comparaison, de 2001 à 2006, l'augmentation du budget militaire avait été de 15%, de 75.4 à 86,7 milliards.
"Quand l'injustice devient loi, la rébellion devient devoir. " Thomas Jefferson
« Le doute est l’apanage des gens intelligents, les cons n’ont que des certitudes »
(Alain Leblay)
LE CHIFFRE DE LA SEMAINE - 86,8% d'augmentation des dépenses militaires depuis le coup d'Etat
86,8%, c'est le taux d'augmentation des dépenses militaires depuis le coup d'Etat de 2006, qui sont passées de 86,7 milliards à 162 milliards de bahts en 2009, selon les données du Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri), institut d'études stratégiques chargé d'étudier l'importance des conflits et de la coopération pour la paix mondiale. En comparaison, de 2001 à 2006, l'augmentation du budget militaire avait été de 15%, de 75.4 à 86,7 milliards.
Il faut noter tout de même que les 10 milliards de bahts ne sont pas reconductibles dans
leur majorité mais correspondent à de "l'investissement" ...
Ceci dit, le budget militaire de la Thaïlande n'est pas du tout alarmant, il correspond à
la taille du pays et est même dans la "moyenne basse" par rapport au PIB.
Par contre, le dirigeable me laisse rêveur (des mini-drônes de surveillance m'auraient paru
plus judicieux pour le "Grand Sud" -mais je ne suis pas expert dans ce domaine).
🙂
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
Ceci dit, le budget militaire de la Thaïlande n'est pas du tout alarmant, il correspond à
la taille du pays et est même dans la "moyenne basse" par rapport au PIB.
🤪 on sait que les généraux thais sont tous des millionnaires , avec leur solde de 60.000 baht par mois.
Le budget militaire thai est équivalent a celui de la france voir 42 Milliards € pour la france ce qui fait en thai baht 168milliards , et on ne va pas dire que l armé thailandaise est plus chere en entretient que l armee francaise n est ce pas😏
😏je mets ça pour khun mengwan , car a l instant il y avait une émission a la telé sur le budget militaire francais de 42 Milliars au lieu de 52 il y a deux ans.
😮alore pourquoi les militaires thais on t ils besoin d autant de sous , ah oui le salaire d un soldat thai est de l ordre 120 € , celui du soldat francais aprox 1325 € brut nourri logé sans prime de combat EN PLUS LA thailande n a pas de nucléaire , pas de rafale ou autre armement de pointe , voir meme les satelites et les moyens de communication ultra sophistiqué des francais
, porte avions nucléaire , sous marins etc...
86,8%, c'est le taux d'augmentation des dépenses militaires depuis le coup d'Etat de 2006, qui sont passées de 86,7 milliards à 162 milliards de bahts en 2009, selon les données du Stockholm
😄QUE VIVE LA REVOLUTION , sacré bleu 🏴☠️ comment se battre contre les 168 milliards confisqués au peuple rouge
On y voit clairement que la Thaïlande est très loin du "peloton" de tête des dépenses militaires ...
(Il se trouve aussi que la répartition des rôles Armée/Police étant différent de ce qu'il est cheu nous,
les chiffres doivent encore être "modérés" -pour simuler un "périmètre" équivalent, comme si on
ajoutait les budgets des CRS, Gendarmerie etc ... à celui de l'Armée en France)
🙂
PS:
- Un "millionnaire" en bahts, çà fait pas grand'chose, ici on peut juste s'acheter une Corolla avec "un million" !
- Thaksin, l'idole incontestée du "peuple rouge" (sic), s'est toujours dém.rdé pour ne pas payer d'impôts,
et c'est avec l'argent des impôts qu'on paye le budget militaire ... 😉
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
Bonjour,
Il te faut rester réaliste, avec les pieds sur terre et comparer les choux avec les choux et les carottes avec les carottes 😉
Les dépenses militaire pour la France sont de 28,62% du PIB alors qu'elles sont de 10,3% pour la Thaïlande
Thaïlande PIB 519000 m$ - armée 5028 m$
France 1607210 m€ - 45991 m€
Y a pas de quoi fouetter un chat 😇
"Quand l'injustice devient loi, la rébellion devient devoir. " Thomas Jefferson
« Le doute est l’apanage des gens intelligents, les cons n’ont que des certitudes »
(Alain Leblay)
(Il se trouve aussi que la répartition des rôles Armée/Police étant différent de ce qu'il est cheu nous,
les chiffres doivent encore être "modérés" -pour simuler un "périmètre" équivalent, comme si on
ajoutait les budgets des CRS, Gendarmerie etc ... à celui de l'Armée en France)
d'ailleurs on a bien vu lors des manif que l'armee/police n'etait en aucun cas preparer a faire face a des emeutes, aucun vehicules anti-emeute, aucune formation...equiment tres loin d'etre adequate . a travailler...
le PIB augemente normal que les depenses en tout genre vont aussi augementer, plus tu gagnes plus tu depenses..logique=)
et bon l'armee ou police doit faire face a la guerilla du sud, la lutte anti drogue du nord, les tension avec le cambodge sur les frontieres et la avec les rouges certainement plus d'homme affecter a la securiter, un plan vegi-pirate? =)
equiment tres loin d'etre adequate . a travailler...
+1
De plus, on a quasi pas de grêves ici, le niveau de vie augmentant çà va bien arriver
aussi et il faudra prévoir le coup ... (comme des remplaçants dans l'enseignement ...).
🙂
PS:Le titre racoleur du "Petit Journal" de Bangkok ne révèle -une fois de plus *- que
le naufrage de ce canard dans des profondeurs abyssales ...
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
De plus, on a quasi pas de grêves ici, le niveau de vie augmentant çà va bien arriver
aussi et il faudra prévoir le coup ... (comme des remplaçants dans l'enseignement ...).
Ce n'est pas une citation de "thailande-fr", mais du porte-parole du parti PT (Parti Thaksin) ...
A la place du gouvernement, je poserais plainte immédiatement pour dénonciation calomnieuse,
en tous cas on verra -comme je l'ai déjà dit- lors de l'arrestation des coupables (s'ils s'enfuient
au Cambodge, ce pays les renverra !).
Et c'est au moment de cette arrestation que "le Monsieur qui susurre" devrait s'en aller pourrir
en prison, là où est la place de ce genre d'individu !
😕
NB:Le gouvernement n'a pas besoin de poser des bombes pour maintenir l'Etat d'Urgence, c'est
lui seul qui décide !!! (rappel apparemment pas inutile d'une évidence absolue)
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
NB:Le gouvernement n'a pas besoin de poser des bombes pour maintenir l'Etat d'Urgence, c'est
lui seul qui décide !!! (rappel apparemment pas inutile d'une évidence absolue)
Même schéma tactique qu'au Myanmar !
La Junte Birmane pose aussi ses bombes pour créer un climat de terreur
Même schéma tactique qu'au Myanmar !
La Junte Birmane pose aussi ses bombes pour créer un climat de terreur
🤪 ce que la junte thai fait , 😮 c est de payer un bon petit paquet de thai baht a ceux qui se porte volontaire comme coupable , puis quand tout est oublié sur la personne , elle est libéré sur caution payé par la junte.
Même schéma tactique qu'au Myanmar !
La Junte Birmane pose aussi ses bombes pour créer un climat de terreur
🤪 ce que la junte thai fait , 😮 c est de payer un bon petit paquet de thai baht a ceux qui se porte volontaire comme coupable , puis quand tout est oublié sur la personne , elle est libéré sur caution payé par la junte.
Là, typiquement, on change de registre pour entrer dans un domaine "religieux" (où les faits n'ont pas
d'importance face à la foi ...).
Etant dès lors incompétant, je vous laisse à l'adoration de votre divinité !
RMQ: On a le Dieu qu'on peut, le vôtre il pue (sorry)
🙂
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
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Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Hi, is anyone there in Flores right now? According to some websites, everything is closed and the situation is tough. But our guide says it's fine. Who should we believe? We're supposed to leave on September 2nd. Thanks to anyone in Flores at the moment!
Hi everyone.
I’m planning my trip, and based on all the posts I’ve read, this country is amazing.
Of course, I’ve got a ton of questions for you.
Here’s a possible itinerary: Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Phonsavan - Sam Neua - Nong Khiaw + villages - Phongsali - Luang Namtha and the area - Udomxai - Huay Xai - Luang Prabang and back to Vientiane.
What do you think?
We’re planning to prioritize local transport—is it possible to do this loop?
We’d also love to go kayaking, but I’m not sure if the season’s right or where the best spot is.
For trekking—I read that Phongsali is the most authentic spot to visit villages and see wildlife. Do you know of a reliable agency and a guesthouse with reasonable prices?
Is it worth taking a slow boat for a stretch on the Mekong, and if so, which route?
For accommodations, is it better to book through Booking.com and Agoda or look when we arrive?
Are mosquitoes bad in Laos, and should we take malaria prophylaxis?
What’s the average daily budget (accommodation, food, visits)?
Is renting scooters a good option for exploring towns, and if so, which ones?
From what I’ve read, it’s best to carry cash—euros or dollars? Is it risky to walk around with that much cash?
I’ve still got tons of questions. Thanks to anyone who can help, and I’m open to all tips, info, etc.
Thanks again
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Vietnam in February, specifically Da Nang and Hoi An.
Does anyone know a French-speaking guide in the area?
Thanks for your help
Hi there,
I’m planning a family trip (my wife and I, both 47, and our two sons, aged 5 and 12) to Malaysia for the last week of June and the first two weeks of July 2027.
We used to love road trips as a couple, then as a trio, but since our second child arrived, we’ve taken a break with "camping village" style trips.
Now feels like the right time to get back to our old habits, while adjusting the pace for the kids.
We’re craving Asia. We’ve been lucky enough to visit Thailand, Indonesia (Bali and Lombok), and Sri Lanka before.
Friends have raved about Malaysia, so we’re definitely tempted.
For those who know and love Malaysia, what would be a good itinerary starting from Kuala Lumpur, with a maximum of 3-4 stops? We’d like a mix of culture, nature, and relaxation (just to clarify, we’re not big beach fans). All of this without rushing, of course.
Hello,
We’re a family of four with two teens aged 16 and 18. We’re heading to Thailand this summer. We’ll arrive in Bangkok and plan to take a flight to Luang Prabang.
I’ve seen there are some great visits and excursions to do (temples, markets, waterfalls) and maybe even venture a bit north to places like Nong Khiaw, Muang Xay, Muang Ngoy, or Oudom Xay.
But I’ve also heard about the Bokeo region with the Gibbon Experience.
Since we won’t be able to do everything, I’d love to hear about your experiences, impressions, and advice on the two options I’m considering, especially since we’ll be meeting family in Chiang Mai, Thailand, afterward.
Option 1: A loop from Luang Prabang heading slightly north, then a flight from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai.
Option 2: A few days in Luang Prabang, exploring within a few dozen kilometers around, then heading to Bokeo province for the 2-day/1-night Gibbon Experience. For this option, I saw on Rome2Rio that it’s possible to book a ferry trip on the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Huay Xay—they mention about 8 hours. But is that realistic? What type of boat is it?
Then, to get to Chiang Mai, there aren’t many options—bus or minivan—but how does crossing the border work?
Finally, for those of you who’ve been to Laos in August, what was the weather like?
We’ve already visited Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia during the same period over the past four years and weren’t really bothered by bad weather.
I’m starting a discussion about guides in the Mekong Delta because we’ve just finished our trip in this region and had a hard time finding a French-speaking guide. We had Thanh—she speaks French really well and travels all over the delta region, including Ho Chi Minh City. She’s super friendly and flexible. I recommend her wholeheartedly. If it can help someone...
Feel free to contact us for her number.
Hi everyone,
I couldn’t find any recent info on Kuching.
Can anyone recommend a hotel or guesthouse for under 100 RM that’s nice and affordable? No dorms, please.
Also, does it rain a lot in November, and is it still worth visiting Semenggoh or Bako?
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
That said, I’m not really sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you?
If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still any walks or sights worth checking out in Kampong Thom?
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
After a stay on Koh Phayam this coming November, I’d like to spend 2 or 3 days on Koh Phra Thong before heading further south.
Do you think it’s doable to leave Koh Phayam early enough to catch the 10 AM boat from Khura Buri to Koh Phra Thong? The next one isn’t until 4 PM, which would cost me a whole day.
I’m planning a trip to Indonesia, specifically Sulawesi and Java, in September for 10 days.
I don’t know this part of the world at all—any advice is welcome!
I’ll be traveling solo and would also love tips on meeting other travelers or locals.
Hello everyone,
Not long ago, I used to travel as a couple, but my husband has since passed away, and I’ve decided to set off again. The trip I took to Cambodia in January 2025 did me a world of good.
I’m now considering Thailand, a destination we never included in our plans because even 15 years ago, people said it was too touristy. Still, I’m thinking about the itinerary below, but I don’t feel up to arranging buses, trains, or guides on my own while I’m there. I’m looking for one or more drivers and have been in touch with an agency, but their offers are just copy-paste group tours that I don’t want.
So, if you have any contacts, experiences, or advice, I’d be so grateful if you’d share them with me. Here’s my rough plan:
Arrival in Bangkok
Ayutthaya (2 nights)
Kanchanaburi (2 or 3 nights)
Sangkhlaburi/Sai Yok (3 nights)
Sukhothai (2 nights)
Lampang (I’ve planned 3 nights, but that might be a bit much—it depends on what time I arrive in the city)
Chiang Mai
Chiang Dao
Pai
Chiang Rai
I was thinking about the Mae Hong Son loop—thoughts?
What do you think about staying overnight at the Golden Triangle?
When I look online, of course, I can find agencies that organize tours to national parks, etc.
I’m retired but in great physical shape. I’d rather go hiking than sit in hot springs with crowds of tourists who’ve all arranged meet-ups. I don’t want to spend a day at an elephant camp, and I don’t want to visit Karen villages.
I’d love to hear your advice.
Thank you all,
Hi,
On September 1st, we're heading to Kalimantan for six weeks, probably from Pontianak to the Derawan Islands.
I've scoured this site, which is usually my go-to 😉, and others like VoyageForum, but recent info is pretty scarce.
I'd love any tips on places you've visited—our itinerary is still a work in progress.
We're two couples traveling with backpacks, using buses, boats, guesthouses, and homestays.
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
Could you share your thoughts on my 3-week itinerary?
We’re a small group (family + friends) of 12 people, planning to leave around January 21, 2027.
Here’s my itinerary:
3 nights in Bangkok
4 nights in Chiang Mai
3 nights on Koh Samui
3 nights on Koh Phangan
4 nights in Krabi
4 nights in Phuket
I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
Hi,
From Malacca to get to Jerantut, is it better to go back to KL and take a bus from there, or take a bus to Tampin and then a train? Any feedback on the "Jungle Train"? (duration, price, comfort, etc.). Thanks
Hi there,
We’re planning a 3-week family trip next summer with our three kids, who’ll be 8, 8, and 7 years old.
After some research, we’re leaning toward Malaysia to combine nature/forests and paradise beaches. The idea is to introduce our kids to the country’s culture, nature, and wildlife.
We want a great trip but without splurging on luxury options like high-end lodges and resorts. We’re looking for comfort with a touch of authenticity—basically, a good middle ground.
I’ve started putting together an itinerary and would love your expert advice and tips to help us build this amazing trip with our little ones.
Day 1: Departure from France
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur
Stay at a hotel near the airport or KL Sentral.
Just one night.
Day 3: Morning flight to Sandakan (Borneo).
Stay in Sepilok
Day 4: Sepilok:
* Orangutan Center
* Malayan Sun Bear Center
* Rainforest Discovery Centre
Day 5: Depart for Kinabatangan.
Boat safari in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Sunrise safari.
Jungle walk.
Evening safari.
Day 7: Final safari.
Return to Sandakan.
Flight to Kuala Lumpur, then to Kota Bharu (or overnight transit depending on schedules).
Day 8: Transfer to the port.
Boat to the Perhentian Islands.
Days 9 to 13: Perhentian Besar
5 full days.
* Snorkeling
* Hiking
* Turtle watching
* Wild beaches
* Relaxation
Day 14: Return to the mainland.
Bus or private car to Taman Negara.
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Flores and then Bali at the end of September.
We’ve already visited both but this time, once we’re in Labuan Bajo, we’d like to take a boat to the Komodo Islands to see the famous Komodo dragons.
I don’t want to sleep on the boat—just a day trip would be perfect.
Does anyone know a reliable and friendly provider to recommend?
Thanks in advance, and have a great summer!
Summer seems to be the best time weather-wise for Bali.
And since summer’s when we can take a long trip, let’s go for Bali... even though we know it’ll be *packed* with people!
So we’ll steer clear of the island’s south...
Our current plan (19 days on the ground, 7 stops):
- 4 Nights (3 days) in Ubud
2 days for rice terraces / activities (Tegallalang, Campuhan Ridge, Monkey Forest, Bird Park, coffee plantation, market (?), dance "pestacle," cooking class and/or spa)
1 day with a driver for the Temples (Pura Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul Spring, Pura Mengening, Goa Gajah...)
- 2 nights in Sidemen (1 day for Pura Kehen + Batur Caldera + Pura Besakih and 1 day to relax in the rice terraces)
- 3 nights on Gili Meno (Rest and beaches) from Padangbai
- 2 nights in Amed (1 day from Padangbai with the Abang rice terrace and Tirta Gangga baths, and the next day a boat tour in Amed)
- 4 nights in Pemuteran (1 day for transfer and rest, 1 day to visit Kawah Ijen, and 2 days of snorkeling at Menjangan Island)
- 2 nights in Munduk (1 day with the Dayang rice terrace and the 3-waterfall hike, 1 day at Pura Ulun Danu Bratan)
- 2 nights in Jatiluwih (1 day in the rice terraces, and on the last day, we’ll stop by Pura Taman Ayun in Mengwi and Pura Tanah Lot before catching our red-eye flight).
Accommodations in homestays or hotels.
Transportation to be arranged on-site with the lodgings (?)
Boat to Gili Meno to book in advance (?)
Kawah Ijen excursion to plan ahead (?)—check with the homestay (?)
Thanks for your thoughts/comments to help us explore this destination...
After reading and researching, we're planning the following stops in Cambodia in January 2027:
- Phnom Penh
- Kampong Cham
- Kratie
- Siem Reap
- Battambang
- Kampot (round trip)
I'm wondering about the direction of these stops, which could also influence our international flights.
Either a round trip from Phnom Penh in the order above.
Or landing in Siem Reap with the following order:
This second option would save us the Battambang - PP - Kampot trip but means doing a round trip to Battambang from Siem Reap and placing the "highlight of the trip" (Angkor) at the beginning of our stay.
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
However, I’m not quite sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you?
If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still some walks and/or things to see in Kampong Thom?
Hi there,
We’re planning to travel from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang next November.
We’d like to take a slow boat from Chiang Khong—or rather from Huay Xai in Laos—with an overnight stop in Pakbeng.
Could you let us know if the boat still leaves Huay Xai in the late morning? If so, what time roughly, and what’s the price for the trip?
Thanks for your help!
Alod
We (3 adults: 68, 65, and 25 years old) are just back from a short trip to the Philippines, and I’d like to share a little summary of our journey. First of all, I’d like to thank everyone who contributes to this forum about this destination and answers the questions of those who aren’t familiar with it. I should also mention that my comments are personal and don’t reflect anyone else’s opinions. Since I don’t have any literary or photographic talent, I’ll stick to the facts and share a few details about the sights, hotels, and restaurants.
Preparations:
We chose this destination in December and quickly booked our flight tickets (540 € with Turkish Airlines) for a departure on February 16 and return on March 5, 2019. We then contacted two French-speaking tour operators based in Manila, asking them to put together an itinerary based on our wishes (places to visit, type of accommodation) and our budget. We wanted to see the rice terraces in northern Luzon, the hanging coffins in Sagada, before flying to the Visayas (Bohol, Siquijor, etc.), and the Taal Volcano, while limiting our nights in Manila as much as possible. In the end, we opted for Alize, whose itinerary and quote matched our request almost perfectly. Our exchanges helped us refine our circuit.
International flights:
The round-trip flights went smoothly. Turkish Airlines, while not at the level of Asian or Gulf airlines, does the job just fine.
Day 1:
We landed on time (6:15 PM) on Monday, February 16, at Terminal 3. We exchanged our euros (near the car rental counters), and I can confirm the exchange rate was very good. On the way to the St. Giles Hotel (decent and affordable for a transit night), we got our first glimpse of Manila’s dense traffic. The Makati district, where our hotel was located, offers a wide choice of restaurants, so we grabbed a quick bite to recover from the trip.
Day 2:
This day was dedicated to transferring to Banaue. Fortunately, we had a comfortable van and an excellent driver for this journey, which took all day (8 to 9 hours with stops). We got a taste of driving in the Philippines—and it’s terrifying. You wouldn’t want to drive on these roads. The first thing that struck us was the relatively good condition of the roads and the cleanliness (a change from other Southeast Asian countries). This impression lasted throughout our trip. Around 6 PM, we checked into our room at the Banaue Hotel (large, charm-free, but with a beautiful view of the rice terraces).
Day 3:
With the help of a local guide, we took a jeepney to Batad. And then—wow! The rice terraces form an amphitheater overlooking the small village. Under the sun, it’s simply spectacular and breathtaking! Even though we’re familiar with rice terraces (Sapa, Bali, Thailand, etc.), we were dazzled by so much beauty. We spent the day walking along the terrace walls. This place is timeless and fully deserves its UNESCO World Heritage status. However, we returned to the hotel exhausted (due to our ages and lack of exercise). We had dinner with our driver at the Las Vegas restaurant in the center of Banaue. The meal was decent, cheap, and the Filipino owner played the guitar to accompany our dinner.
Day 4:
Today, our driver took us to Sagada. The mountain road offered spectacular landscapes (about 1.5 to 2 hours). Along the way, we stopped in Bontoc to visit the small but interesting anthropological museum. It features old photos and various objects from the Ifugao tribes, as well as a reconstruction of primitive dwellings.
We then went on a short hike in Sagada with a very friendly local guide who explained the region’s funeral rites. The walk started at the communal cemetery before reaching “Echo Valley,” where we saw the first coffins hanging on the cliff. We continued to the “Underground River” and a small waterfall, ending our journey in the “Lumiang Cave” burial cave. All in all, this day was very interesting. On the way back, we made a few photo stops.
In the evening, on our driver’s recommendation, we ate at the “Bistro,” a French enclave in the center of Banaue (good pizza, roasted quail, homemade fries).
Day 5:
Today was a transfer day. To limit fatigue and nights in Manila, our tour operator arranged a flight from Clark to Tagbilaran (Bohol), saving us 2 to 3 hours of driving. But to catch our flight, we had to leave very early: 5:30 AM. Our kind driver dropped us off on time at the airport. To use it, we had to pay a 150 PHP tax per person. The Philippine Airlines flight (15 minutes) left early and was far from full. Upon arrival, we were taken to the Loboc River Hotel, on the banks of the river of the same name. A very charming lodge lost in a tropical garden. We stayed in a stilt cottage overlooking the river. We relaxed a bit in the lovely pool. This place is really great—the staff is charming, and the food is excellent for a reasonable price.
Day 6:
This day was dedicated to exploring Bohol. The program was classic, starting with the tarsier sanctuary. We saw a few specimens in a small garden, each pointed out by a staff member. It was both good and disappointing because the animals were in pseudo-freedom in a small enclosure. Then we went to the “Chocolate Hills” and climbed 240 steps to admire the panoramic view of the hills—but by 10 AM, it was crowded. On the way back, we stopped at the butterfly garden, which was uninteresting: tiny, with few butterflies. We consoled ourselves by photographing beautiful flowers. To please our teen, we stopped at the Loboc Eco Tourism Adventure Park and crossed the river lying down, suspended from a steel cable (300 PHP). Finally, we had the traditional lunch-cruise on the Loboc River. It was a factory-like experience, and the meal was unremarkable. The only good thing was the singer on each boat and the lush vegetation. Afterward, we visited colonial churches and the cathedral, remnants of the Spanish presence, before returning to the hotel for a well-deserved dip in the pool. Note that for those interested, there’s an arena near the hotel where cockfights are held every Sunday—something Filipinos are passionate (if not obsessed) about.
Day 8:
Very early departure for the port. We boarded a *banca* in search of dolphins. After about an hour of sailing, we were lucky enough to spot around a hundred dolphins. Our boat then headed to the small and charming island of Pamilacan. After a walk through the little village, we came across locals traditionally building a boat. They told us it takes about a month to finish their outrigger boat. Then we had to choose our snorkeling spot between the coral garden, the fish park, and the turtle enclosure. Note that a fee is charged for each spot: 150 PHP per place and per person. It felt a bit like we were being ripped off, especially since the spots weren’t amazing—we’d see much better on Apo for much less. We had lunch on the island at one of the many small eateries (350 PHP per person).
Days 9 and 10:
On our return, we were taken to the Bohol Sea Resort on Panglao Island, where we stayed for 2 nights. It’s a small, recent establishment in a quiet corner of the island. It’s relaxing—maybe a bit too much. It has a nice pool and access to Danao Beach, but the view is blocked by a flotilla of boats. We didn’t try their diving school. The meals were good. If we had to do it again, we’d skip this stop to spend more time in Negros.
Days 11 and 12:
We took a fast ferry (Ocean Jet) from Tagbilaran port to Dumaguete and were taken to the Thalatta Resort, about 20 km away near Zamboanguita. We stayed there for 2 nights. Let’s just say it was our favorite. It’s a small place facing Apo Island. The rooms are simple, and the pool, nestled in a magnificent tropical garden, is fantastic. The staff is friendly, and the meals are very good. The hotel has its own diving center (snorkeling gear provided) and its own boats. We booked the Apo Island excursion: 1,350 PHP per person, including lunch. It was incredible: magnificent corals, colorful fish, and turtles of all sizes. The crew was endlessly kind and didn’t hesitate to dive to guide us to the best spots. In short, a perfect day. This site is ranked among the top 5 diving spots in the Philippines.
Since we were lucky enough to be there on a Wednesday morning, we explored the surprising Malapay Market, a 10-minute walk from our hotel. You’ll find numerous stalls selling vegetables, fruits, live or dried fish, and handicrafts. Enclosures are set up for selling livestock (calves, zebu, pigs). There are also restaurants. We were lucky to see two pigs roasted traditionally on a spit. There are few Europeans, and the people are warm. A great moment.
We left this beautiful place with regret because we didn’t have time to visit the island or go swimming with whale sharks.
Days 12 to 15:
From Dumaguete port, we took a short crossing (1 hour with Ocean Jet) to Siquijor Island to reach the Coco Grove Beach Resort. A beautiful hotel nestled in a spacious tropical garden. Several restaurants and bars, 4 pools. Despite the size of the place, it remains intimate. You can snorkel (corals and fish) right in front of the beautiful beach. We stayed in a very pleasant duplex suite. For those interested, there’s a spa and a diving center. You can also take the Apo Island excursion (offered at 1,950 PHP).
We spent our days relaxing between the pool and the beach. In the evening, the sunsets over Negros and Apo were stunning.
We booked an island tour with a comfortable tricycle from the hotel (1,500 PHP). The circuit was classic and allowed us to go around the island. We discovered beaches, the famous 400-year-old ficus tree with its enormous roots, and its equally famous foot bath with its cleaning fish. Then we visited the St. Isidore Convent before heading to the Cambugahay waterfalls and their four pools. The setting is idyllic, and the water is surprisingly good—we had a lot of fun swimming. We had dinner at a restaurant overlooking the island, where you can see Apo, Cebu, and Negros. In the end, Siquijor turned out to be a real little tropical paradise.
Since the hotel restaurants were expensive, we dined at nearby establishments: Fuego (clean, good—excellent raw fish—and quiet), Chekesch (louder), and the very pleasant Baha Bar, which brews its own beer and offers more refined cuisine.
Days 15 to 16:
We left at dawn to return to Dumaguete and its airport by ferry. We had breakfast at the Coco Grande Hotel, an annex of the previous one. The Philippine Airlines flight went smoothly. A driver took us to the town of Taal. We stayed at Paradores Del Castillo, right in the heart of the old town. It’s a charming old house with only 6 rooms. The various rooms are decorated with antiques—a real little museum. The garden is pleasant and opens onto the town.
It’s an old early 19th-century house converted into a hotel, beautifully arranged with 6 rooms in the heart of the city. The restaurant in the garden is very pleasant and offers a panoramic view.
We visited an old Spanish house before heading to the beautiful Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the Philippines. A mass was in progress, allowing us to gauge the Filipinos’ fervor before we could visit. When we left, it was dark, and we could admire the illuminated building. We ended our evening by exploring the night market with its many fruit and skewer stalls. A nice surprise.
In the morning, we were taken to the shores of Taal Lake, an ancient caldera where a second volcano has formed in the middle of the lake, which in turn contains another lake. We boarded a *banca* to reach the island in the middle of the lake. This was followed by an uphill walk, made difficult by the high temperature (36°C) and the dust on the path. The dust was worsened by the many horses carrying (or bringing back) the less courageous. To illustrate the difficulty of the climb, the trail is marked by the Stations of the Cross and its 14 stations. We were panting while our guide trotted far ahead. Our effort was rewarded when we reached the summit and its viewpoints over the inner lake and the surroundings. The wisps of smoke seen here and there confirmed we were on an active volcano. Inside the lake, there are supposedly 45 small volcanoes, one of which emerged during its last eruption in 1911.
On the way back, we had lunch by the lake before returning to Manila and the Bayleaf Hotel, whose main merit is its location in the Intramuros district. In the late afternoon, we walked along the walls of the old city.
We had dinner on the hotel’s panoramic terrace overlooking the city and the bay.
Day 17:
Last day! Our tour operator joined us for a tour of the Intramuros district. He enriched the visit with comments on the history, geopolitics, and economy of the Philippines. We visited the Manila Cathedral, destroyed 7 times in the past (6 earthquakes and the 1945 bombing). It’s beautiful, and its stained glass is magnificent. We couldn’t enter the San Agustin Church, the oldest Catholic building in Manila. We passed by the memorial to the Battle of Manila, which claimed over 100,000 lives. We visited the area around Casa Manila, which was closed on Monday, and had a drink at Barbara’s cabaret, located in a historic house. A very enriching morning.
Then we went to the Mall of Asia, the world’s largest shopping mall, to buy some souvenirs (Kultura store) before being taken to the airport. We exchanged our last pesos at the buying rate right after check-in.
The return flight went smoothly. We regretted not being able to use the facilities of Istanbul’s new airport, as its opening was delayed by another month.
Finances:
In the end, we spent 1,640 € for the international flights, 4,200 € for the stay (hotels, visits, various transports) with the agency (whose professionalism we can only praise), and about 700 € for meals, tips, and souvenirs.
Summary:
Luckily, we had beautiful weather throughout our stay, with temperatures between 26 and 35°C. Discovering the Philippines was a wonderful experience. The diversity of the landscapes, the kindness of the Filipinos, the cleanliness, and the truly delicious fruits (especially pineapples and mangoes). We were never harassed, unlike in many touristy countries. On the other hand, the food, though generally cheap, wasn’t exceptional.
Since this country is so vast, we might return in the near future.
Though I’m not a specialist on this destination, I’m happy to answer your questions based on my experience.
So, my flight tickets have just been booked for a trip to Cambodia from November 4th to 27th, 2025.
I’ll be traveling solo and want to explore this amazing country while getting a bit off the beaten path.
I’m arriving in Phnom Penh and also departing from Phnom Penh.
My goal is to travel as much as possible by bus and scooter.
What itinerary would you recommend?
What are the must-do things?
I’m open to all tips and info.
Thanks in advance for your help and responses.
We got back enchanted from a 6-week trip to Cambodia!
Our itinerary: Kampot - Kampong Chhnang - Battambang - Siem Reap - Kampong Cham - Sen Monorom (Mondulkiri) - Banlung (Ratanakiri) - Kratie - Kampong Thom - Phnom Penh.
We traveled by bus, minivan, boat (between Battambang and Siem Reap), overnight bus, scooter, tuk-tuk, and rickshaw for shorter distances. We stayed in guesthouses, homestays, and even in the jungle during a trek.
While the Angkor temples are fabulous, it’s the people you should visit Cambodia for—the "Land of Smiles" truly lives up to its nickname! Tourists gather in Angkor but are quite rare elsewhere, even though the country is easy to travel around.
I won’t describe our trip in detail but instead highlight a few favorite moments.
From Kampot, don’t hesitate to head out around 6 AM to see the fishermen return and their wives selling their catch (just 10 minutes away by the coast). Guaranteed picturesque!
In Battambang, known for its food scene, we discovered a cooking class with Smokin’ Pot (authentic Khmer cooking class). They pick you up from your guesthouse to shop for ingredients (we made fish amok and beef lok lak) at their village market, then cook and eat together. A private class—just the two of us! They also send the recipes via WhatsApp as a PDF. +855 12 821 400
In Siem Reap, I can recommend a francophone tuk-tuk driver who was very attentive to our wishes. We visited tourist spots but also more remote villages and local grilled-pork restaurants with him. He’s a wealth of information about local life, and chatting with him was a real pleasure—we left with regret! You can reach him on WhatsApp: Vung Hem, +855 96 614 0146.
We did a 2-day, 1-night trek in Mondulkiri. Don’t expect a super dense jungle—it looks more like a forest similar to ours. But Nara, our Bunong ethnic guide, made the experience adventurous and ultimately very immersive! WhatsApp +855 86 630 489
Bee Bee’s Chalets homestay: If you pass through Banlung in Ratanakiri, we *loved* this family and their budget-friendly bungalows. Playing Uno, enjoying Nita’s cooking (ask for her fish amok—amazing!), it was a true homestay experience! Contact Nita on WhatsApp: +855 88 818 5525.
In Kratie, rent a scooter and follow the Mekong north for 40 km at your own pace. Being so close to the locals was a treat! Same goes for heading south if you have time.
Kampong Thom: Head 25 km out to visit the pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk. Around a hundred monuments spread across three sites… and hardly anyone there!
A few practical tips:
Though prices are often listed in dollars, you can always pay in riels (1 USD = 4000 riels), which is what we preferred.
PassApp: An app to book tuk-tuks or rickshaws (and most importantly, know the price upfront).
Virak Buntham: A bus company connecting several cities, bookable online.
Feel free to ask me questions about places, accommodations, etc.—I’d be happy to answer!
We’re planning our second trip to Thailand (2 weeks on-site, late April/early May) as a family with our 5- and 7-year-olds.
On our first trip, we visited Bangkok, Ayutthaya, the River Kwai, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, and Khao Lak. We especially loved Koh Phi Phi for its limestone cliffs and lush vegetation, as well as Koh Lipe for its crystal-clear waters and snorkeling.
This time, I’m thinking of spending 7 days on the islands. I was considering Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. We’d like some scenery, snorkeling right from the beach, and a bit of atmosphere—but not too much (just enough to grab dinner in the evening).
For the other part of the trip, we’re torn between Chiang Mai and Khao Sok. One or the other… or both? We don’t want to rush, but we’re really nature-focused, so we won’t be hitting too many temples…
Hi there, I’ll be on vacation in Malaysia in November and plan to spend 5 days in Penang. After that, I’d like to visit some temples and places in Butterworth or nearby, and also explore the city. Since I usually get around on foot, which neighborhood would be best for me—meaning within a 30-minute walk of attractions, street food stalls, bus lines, etc.? Thanks in advance for your help!
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