Premier voyage en ASE dans peu de temps pour moi et ma soeur, j'aimerais qu'on me renseigne sur le nord est de la thailande. Nous commencons notre periple de 3 mois par l'isan pour environ 2 semaines pour ensuite aller vers le laos (surtout le nord) .Comme c'est un premier periple dans ce coin du monde, on y fait quoi!!?? J'ai deja bcp fais de recherche, mais je suis un peu perdue! Quel coin privilegier? Nous voyageons petits-moyen budget. J'ai cru comprendre que certain coin etait plutot eloigné et que la location de voiture etait necessaire voir indispensable pour certain site?
Je n'avais pas l'intention de faire ce genre de location...plutot nos pieds, bus, taxi, velo...
Donc en resumé un bel itineraire "decouverte", pas trop compliqué, qui nous fera rejoindre vientiane depuis bangkok, en plus ou moins 15 jours!
merci d'avance pour les propositions!
"Méfiez-vous de la perfection, l'eau trop pure n'a pas de poisson"
Dominique Glocheux
tu veut des info pour le nord ou l'isan
tu va dans l'isan Lao ou l'isan Khmer
donne plus d'info sur ton voyage
pour la location de véhicule le mieux reste les scooter 125cc à vitesse, entre 100-200B par jours
ce n'est pas trop dangereux en faisant attention
1er chose à faire avec les scooter, tester intégralement les freinage aven ( pince) et arrière ( pédale de droite ) pression des roues, amortisseur, tandage de chaine et prise du pignon
sa prend 2 minutes, et sa évite des accident ...
toujours avoir un casque sur la tête, jean et ti-short épais, ne pas dépasser 50 KM quand on a pas l'habitude des routes, regarder la route, qui peut avoir de sacré nid de poule, et ne pas fixé un temple par exemple
faire gaf, au chien qui traverse sans regarder ( je m'en suis taper sur koh samui j'ai bien déguster ... )
faire gaf au bus taxi wan totoc et moto taxi qui pile pour prendre un passager sans reguarder dans les retro ( ne pas oublier que les rétro et les clignotant c'est une options que 90/100 des thaï n'ont pas prise avec le vehicule ) bien anticiper donc
( si ici a Bangkok il faut contrôler sa peur et développer des reflex de Jedi, à la cambrousse c'est bien plus relax la conduite )
simplement prenez le train de nuit couchette Bangkok Udon Thani NongKhai ( pas vraiment la peine de s'arreter en cours de route )
puis de la vous pouvez vous balader au moins 15 jours a petit budget dans la région a l'ouest de NongKhai, le long du Mekong jusqu'a ChiangKhan en transports publics ( le nouveau coin a la mode des touristes thais )
et les parcs nationnaux du coin ( autour de Loei) la par contre il faudra réfléchir aux transports !
ensuite vous passez le pont de la frontière NongKhai pour Vientiane et direction Nord Laos via LuangPrabang
un seul conseil : évitez absolument la moto !!!!!!!!!!!!
moi je dirais que si tu fait un crocher sur les province du sud de l'isan tu va t'éclater a moindre coup ...
kao lai kai ( riz et poulet 20-25B ) salade isan 20-30B bière 50B poulet 60B etc nam tok miu ( porc en sauce ) 40B Kon yo ( riz gluant ) 5B la pochette ...
des fois sur les marcher Kao pad pour 10-15b ... hôtel avec air conditionner 350B ...
depuis Bangkok pour aller sur Udon Thani comme dans tout les ville qui est au nord de bangkok le bus VIP dans des compagnie de qualité c'est preferable au train ...
chez nakhonchan air , la meilleur compagnie tu va avoir ceci
bus Nakhon
ils ont la meilleur classe de bus pour Udon, bus tout neuf pour cette destination
le billet qui coute pas plus cher que le train, trains qui on 50 ans d'usure il faut le précisé.
train vielle micheline ...
on dore bien mieux car avec les bus ta des amortisseur sur les roues, qui ne sont pas en fer en plus ...
bus nakhon
et ou on peut mater des filmes ou jouer à des jeux pour passer le temps, en plus le bus et bien plus rapide que le train en Thaïlande et plus régulier dans ces heur d'arrivé
autre agrément aussi:
- directe pas d'escale, et de touriste qui tire le rideau de ta couchette pour trouver sa place
- plus propre,
- moins de bruit,
- le siège fait massage et pivote presue a la vertical, il est plus confortable que la couchette du train qui te fait virevolté sur chaque bosse ( impression de déraillement tout les 4 Km garantie )
- assurance hospitalière ( je crois que les train ne le font pas )
- gare Nakhon propre et jolie, dans la gare massage thai pour 80b, café, filme, jeux vidéo, air conditionner
voila rien avoir avec mochit ( gare de bus) ou Hua Lamphong ( gare ferroviaire ) qui sont irrespirable
Hua Lamphong, confort inexistant, ( pollution et crasse de pollution diesel maximum )
, et et puis le 7 a les tarifes 7 normal contrairement au 2 gares ou il sont 25/100 plus élever sur pas mal de produit
voir home page http://www.nca.co.th/index.php si sa te dit de pas te tuer les cervical sur les montagne russe thaï que sont leurs trains
lukmee
quand au scoot ou moto, a condition de rouler correctement et de ne pas faire le kamikaze
c'est un excellent mode de transport en Thaïlande
forcement si tu fait du scoot comme tout ces touriste anglo-saxon, bourré comme un coin, sans casque avec une fille de joie qui te tripotes les bijoux de familles, tu risque de finir à l'hôpital ou pire ...
mai si tu conduit pépère et respecte le code thaï ( enfin si on peut appeler ceci un code )
pas de probleme, et puis des accident de train et de bus sa arrive tout les jours, mai bons sa va pas nous arrêter ...
tes pas au courent de cette fille qui a pousser un wan par dessus un pond et tuer 9 personnes ?
bien sur il est évident que c'est pour faire du tourisme local, je ne te parle pas de faire un Bangkok Vientiane en 125 bien qu'avec une grosse routière c est tout à fait jouable
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la location de mobylette ?
suffit de regarder les stats thailandaises sur les accidents et les morts en mobylette pour comprendre que meme en roulant tranquilement
ca reste suicidaire !
et bien sur pas d'assurance !
alors conseiller a un touriste de passage qui dans la grande majorité des cas n'a pas le permis moto, n'a jamais roulé a gauche , probablemenet sans passager , evidmement sans bottes moto, en teeshirt et tong, avec un casque moto en plastique de 5 mm d'épaisseur
et evidemment ne connait pas ce que tu apelles le "code de la route thai" , n'a jamais eu a éviter les chiens ni les nids de poule ,
écoute je conduit un scoot a logeur de temps et j'ai aucun probleme
et c'est la même chose pour une majorité de personne ici en thailande
malheureusement les statistique c'est surtout de 1 :
des jeune qui conduisent comme des kamikaze
sans regarder dans les rétros ou en entrant dans une soy a 90 Km en rou avant
( encore un qu'il nous la fait cette semaine dans ma soy )
ou comme je l'ai bien dit les touriste anglo saxon bourré
ou la nettete qui ne vois pas le clignotant du taxi et s'anpafre dedans a 70 Km
pourtant elle avais 3 fois que quoi freiner paf la tête la 1er sans casque, paf red more 16 ans ...
de 2 le nombre incroyable de thai bourré qui rentre en scoot chez a 2h du mat ...
pour l'histoire d'assurance avec un billet d'avion on prend toujours une assurance tout risque rapatriment/hopital anulation à 40 euros, valable 3 mois, a moins d' être con
un simple permis moto pour pouvoir conduire 6 mois, a la rigueur avec un permis auto les flic ne te diront rien ou alors 100B circuler monsieur ...
les casques, je me suis éclater a samui sur un clebs a 50 Kmh et je peut te dire qu'il protège quand même bien car j'ai presque rien sentie, et sa m'arrive de me vautré a la mousson et la aussi sa protège bien, mieux que certain vieux casque français
c'est sur a 10 euro ils ne pourront pas te protéger comme un casque a 100 euro NF
en même temps tu conduit pas un gros cub a 160 Km donc ce n'est pas forcement si important, l'important c'est surtout d'en avoir un, et de bien l'ajuster ...
conduire un scoot en Isan procure un sentiment de libertés jouissive et incomparable se privé de cette plaisir serais fort dommage .
😎cher lukmee.... dans mon temps sur chiang rai quand jétais plus jeune et actif , on avait vingt clients par semaine dans les montagnes doi tung etc.. faut bien encadré le tout et puis ça marche tout seul , pour moi c est un des meilleurs moyens( le scooter) de voir l arrière pays......
et aussi merci pour ce debat sur la moto!!
je verrai bien arrivé la bas, mais comme je suis rarement embarqué sur cet engin, je resterai prudente si je decide de l'utiliser!
mais pour l'intant j'ai eu peu de proposition d'itineraire, de chose a voir, d'incontournable dans l'isan et autre...
alors si d'autres ont des propositions je suis toujours la!
merci d'avance!!
fannie
"Méfiez-vous de la perfection, l'eau trop pure n'a pas de poisson"
Dominique Glocheux
Bonjour Fannie,
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
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.
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...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
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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.
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Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
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Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
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I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
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But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
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?
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 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
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Hi,
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We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
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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. ;-)
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! :-)
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?????
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 everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
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
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.
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.
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta.
21/09: Borobudur
22/09: Prambanan
23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang)
24/09: Bromo
25/09: Kawa Ijen
26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran
27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran
28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk
29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk
30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk
01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud
02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud
03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud
04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo
05/10: Komodo cruise
06/10: Komodo cruise
07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo.
08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar
09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore
10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing
July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao
August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide
August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena
August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands
August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts)
August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk
August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar
August 17: Rammang Rammang
August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!