Vais-je me faire assassiner par la moitie des forumistes????? (reference a la discussion precedente sur la culture 😉)
Pouvons nous recueillir de nos forumistes avertis une petite liste de ce qu' il y a d' interessant dans la culture thai: leurs ecrivains, leurs musiciens, leurs poetes, leurs philosophes, leurs peintres, etc... etc....? Quelques fleches de pointage pour ceux qui aimeraient aller un peu plus loin dans leur decouverte de ce pays? Et de preference ce qui serait assez facile d' acces, c.a.d. (dans mon cas perso) en traduction dans une langue europeenne (je calerais plutot si c' etait en chinois.....).
Et si possible, evitons d' en arriver aux agressions qui ont fait rage sur le post precedent! 🤪 Que ceux que le sujet ennuie passent leur chemin!
Il ne faut pas oublier que l'art Thailandais est intimement lié à la religion...et que bcp d'oeuvres se trouvent dans les temples...
Certains écrivain comme Pira Sudham est originaire d'Issan...(lire "terre de moussons") et n'est pas né dans un milieu favorisé...et lui dénonce le probléme de l'ignorance organisée "
Un autre écrivain que je connais ( sur les 2 ou 3 seulement pour l'instant) est Saneh Sangsuk de qui j'ai lu "une histoire vieillle comme la pluie"
Le probléme avec la litterature Thaie c'est qu'elle traduite en Anglais et peu en Français ou autre...
Pour moi commencer a decouvrir la culture Thai c'est commencer a apprendre la langue et l'esprit (pas forcement le Boudhisme mais la maniere de vivre)... Commencez a communiquer avec les Thais dans leur langue. Essayez quelques mots (plus que bonjour et merci) et tout le monde va essayer de vous aider (y compris a KSR).
Appennez MANGER, ALLER AUX TOILETTES, BOIRE, ACHETER, LES NOMBRES, les noms des fruits et pratiquez sur les marches et vous allez bien vous amuser avec les vendeurs....😉😉😉 N'oubliez pas "lot noi dai mai"' est-ce que vous pouvez baissez un peu (le prix) ?"
Pour moi c'est la base pour commencer a lier des relations avec les Thais et donc avec leur culture.
Pour qu'ils commencent a comprendre que vous vous y interessez et vous emmenent dans des endroits interessants (pour la culture contemporaine car ils n'ont pas trop de gout pour le passe -de mon experience-).
mai pen rai krap
j'ecrit sur clavier américain désolé pour les accents...
Merci, au moins deux bonnes pistes a suivre, les deux auteurs que tu as cites. Si tu en connais d' autres, peux-tu aussi les indiquer? Et pas de probleme pour les traductions en anglais (je le parle aussi bien que le francais).
Ce qui m' interesserait aussi, c' est des ecrits par des etramghers sur la culture thai, l' autre cote du miroir si on peut dire. Tu as des filons?
Quant a l' art intimement lie a la religion, je veux bien le croire, c' est bien la ou nous etions en gros il y a encore quelques 500 ans en Europe et a voir ce que l' Europe a produit on peut bien s' attendre a ce qu' il y ait beaucoup de choses passionantes chez les thais. Cependant, comme je ne connais pas rien du tout a l' art religieux thai (je connais assez bien le bouddhisme par contre), ce serait sympa si on pouvait developer cet aspect un peu plus.
Je suis tout a fait d' accord, sans la langue tout ce qu' on aurait pu apprendre sur la culture du pays ne resterait que pure abstraction! Je fais d' ailleurs de tres gros efforts de ce cote la, c ' est un aspect que je n' ai jamais neglige dans mes voyages. Pour moi, comprendre les gestes quotidiens avec la cle linguistique en main et (commencer a) comprendre la culture a un niveau plus eleve, ca va la main dans la main. C' est probablement ce que tu voulais dire?
Le mot culture est vaste (histoire, literature, science, medecine...) mais pour moi la base est la communication avec les gens pour (essayer) de comprendre leur pensee. Pour moi les mots forment la pensee et la culture.
C'est presque philosophique ou religieux : au depart il y avait le verbe...😉😉😉
Donc oui a ta question.
mai pen rai krap
j'ecrit sur clavier américain désolé pour les accents...
Justement Noé, à propos de la langue, tu as des adresses ou apprendre la langue, enfin commencer à apprendre !! sur Bangkok ?
la plupart du temps il faut rester 3 mois sur place (comme les cours de l'ambassade), pour moi, c'est pas possible, j'aimerai faire 3 voir 4 semaines (mes vacances en sorte) puis continuer ensuite a la maison par moi même, je cherche depuis que je vais la bas mais je n'ai encore rien trouver, alors si vous avez des pistes ...
Demain, les bouddhistes célèbreront Makha Bucha, qui marque l’anniversaire du sermon de Bouddha dans le jardin Véluwan. Ce jour, les fidèles thaïlandais devront observer un certain nombre de règles et de rituels
(Photo Jean-Louis Duzert)
Makha Bucha ou Wan-makha-bootcha, vient du mois hindou Magha et du mot sanskrit pooja signifiant célébration du culte. Dans l’histoire légendaire de la vie du Bouddha, neuf mois après son illumination, 1.250 disciples vinrent lui rendre hommage la nuit de la pleine lune au jardin Véluwan, sans se concerter au préalable. Le Bouddha leur enseigna l’Ovat Patimok, résumant la philosophie du bouddhisme en trois principes : faire le Bien, éviter le Mal et garder la pureté de l’âme.
Les fidèles bouddhistes devront donc observer un certain nombre de règles demain pour Makha Bucha, à commencer par aller au temple. Dès le matin ils apporteront des offrandes de nourriture aux moines : cette pratique s’appelle Tak Bard. Les bouddhistes thaïs observent généralement Tak Bard au quotidien devant leur propre foyer lorsque les moines viennent quémander leur nourriture. Mais pour les fêtes bouddhistes et pendant la saison des pluies, ils se déplacent au temple pour Tak Bard.
Durant la journée de Makha Bucha, les fidèles participeront également aux activités du temple, feront des donations, écouteront les sermons des moines, et bien entendu feront Tham Boun (faire le bien pour acquérir des mérites) : ce jour-là notamment, beaucoup d'oiseaux vendus dans des cages retrouvent la liberté.
Le soir venu, on se joindra à la procession à la bougie derrière les moines, Vien Tien, qui consiste à effectuer trois tours du Bot du Temple : un tour pour honorer le Bouddha, un deuxième pour son enseignement, et un dernier en l’honneur de ses disciples.
Bien sûr, il ne faudra pas oublier tout au long de cette journée Rab Sin, c’est-à-dire observer les 5 préceptes de base. Il s’agit dans l’ordre de ne pas tuer, ne pas voler, ne pas tromper son ou sa conjoint(e), ne pas mentir, ne pas boire d’alcool.
Les habitués de l’apéro risquent donc d’être déçus puisqu’en principe l’alcool est interdit à la vente les jours de fêtes bouddhistes. D’ailleurs, certains bars préfèrent carrément fermer pour 24h.
Peyoun Castillo et Raymond Vergé . Le petit journal de Bangkok, 2 mars 2007
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Un livre !mgr Pallegoix: description du royaume Thai ou siam edition DK book House (BKK) Temoignage du 19eme siecle eclairant bien ds choses sur la thai contemporaine...Pour moi une clef importante!
Un autre le voyage du comte de Forbin à Siam (1685-1688) ed zulma
peut etre une autre clef:commentaire sur le Mystere de la fleur d'or C.G.Jung(là psycho =plus large, des elements de reflexions epars!
Bien sur PHRA SUDHAM est incontournable pour les dernieres decennies
Tu peux aussi elargir...
pour les cours sur place, je ne sais pas (d' autres sauront), mais en ce qui concerne les methodes, j' ai utilise deux methodes en anglais (je suis plutot branche anglophone que francophone) que j' ai trouvees toutes deux ecellentes, et qui m' ont permis d' arriver a un vocabulaire bien en main de quelques 500 mots, ce qui me permet deja de bien naviguer (mais j' avais deja une familiarite anterieure, il faut le dire): Teach Yourself (la collection) Thai Colloquial Thai - The Complete Course For Beginners
Quelques commentaires qui pourront etre utiles, meme si tu finis par utiliser d' autres methodes: je trouve qu' il vaut infiniment mieux se jetter a l' eau des le debut a apprendre a lire et a ecrire. C' est peut-etre un gros investissement au debut (je trouve le thai beaucoup plus difficile de ce point de vue que l' arabe par exemple), mais par la suite ca paie de retour, enormement. la premiere methode que je donne ci-dessus est superieure a l' autre de ce point de vue; la deuxieme se complait un peu trop dans un systeme de transcription phonetique en lettres romanes. j ' ai cherche sur le web des methodes francaises, et je n' ai trouve que l' Assimil, qui semble pecher dans ce cote transcription phonetique sans aller dans l' ecriture thai proprement dite. Comme dit, je trouve une telle approche nettement inferieure. On ne finit que par bricoler et on est vite limite. enfin, il est absolument indispensable, plus que pour d' autres langues (non tonales), d' utiliser une methode accompagnee d' un support audio, autrement on n' arrive a rien, strictement rien. Je voudrais meme insister la-dessus parce que, de mon experience personnelle, je trouve que les francais sont souvent completement a cote de la plaque question parler une langue etrangere de facon a etre passablement compris.
Donc, en passant, si tu connais une bonne methode en francais, je suis aussi prenant!. et bonne chance!
salut! oui Bird Tongchai est une reference d' actualite, les thais le trouvent tres "naa rak"!
La musique et la chanson sont des voies royales pour comprendre l' ame d' un peuple. D' autres chanteurs que je trouve interessants et souvent tres agreables a ecouter, entre autres: Carabao (pas tres musical mais les textes sont plus interessants que la moyenne) Tai Oratai (toute aussi belle que sa voix l' est) Nat Myria (superbe voix tres chaude) Endorphine (quelques superbes chansons) Jintara Pornlap (incontournable) et bien sur, ne pas oublier la tres grande Poompuan Doungchan.
Si ca interesse quelqu' un, je peux donner en MP quelques titres 😉
c' est du jazz ca? marrant de voir les danseuses en costume traditionnel derriere. Tu peux donner des details (je te trouve parfois cryptique ..... 🙂)
c'est du très bon jazz a la sauce thai, ( mélange de instrument moderne et traditionnels, , ), a ne pas manquer si il est dans le coin, , ( pour les amateur de jazz, )
si on est rap, , pas besoin de faire le déplacement, ,
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encore une copine, , 😉 extremement sympa et pas de prise de tête, ,
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Grand merci pour ces bonnes adresses. Je viens de decouvrir l' histoire de Nonzee Nimibutr, Christy Chung (chinoise de Hong Kong), la nouvelle Reuang Kong Jan Dara ecrite par Pramoon Unhathoop, etc.... 🙂 une tres bonne piste, tant d' aspects passionants dans la source et dans la genese du film. Jakraphan, je vais aussi aller voir......
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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).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
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.
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,
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!
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. ;-)
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!