Ca y est, nous sommes décidés : cette année, j'initie mon nouvel amoureux à la Thailande et moi, j'y serai pour la seconde fois.
La première année, j'étais venue trop tard pour Loy Kratong, j'avais donc raté cette fête (heureusement, j'ai quand-même pu voir le festival des éléphants!).
J'aimerais donc beaucoup la voir cette fois-ci...
Quelqu'un peut-il m'en donner les dates exactes? J'ai lu quelque part que c'était le 9 ou le 10 novembre 2011, est-ce vrai? Où est ce que ce festival est le plus joli/typique?
J'aimerais évidemment le combiner avec le festival des éléphants qui sera le 19 et 20 novembre.
Et en profiter, cette fois ci pour aller à Angkor.
Enfin, beaucoup de voyage en perspective, j'espère pouvoir tout goupiller.
Merci pour votre aide,
Miss M.
Nous appellerons émotion une brusque chute de la conscience dans le magique. J.-P. Sartre.
Les femmes sages vont au paradis, les autres vont où elles veulent!
pour cette année 2011 pour le lOyKrathong , c'est le 10 novembre ( calendrier lunaire - donc date fixe connue d'avance )
je dirais qu'a ChiangMai c’est le plus spectaculaire car au Nord la tradition inclue en plus le lacher de petit ballons a air chaud ( Yipeng)
le festival des éléphants de Surin se déroule toujours le week-end et plutot le premier week-end de novembre donc 5-6 nov ( ou peut etre 12-13 ?? )
car la date finale du festival de Surin est parfois décalée en fonction de celle du loykrathong ( et en 2010 il a fallu attendre le mois d'aout pour avoir la date finale fixée par le TAT - donc attention a avoir une source sure a 100% - pour celui de Surin en 2011
et ne pas se baser sur les dates de celui de 2010 ( en 2010 c'était prévu les 20-21 nov )
la vraie facon d'avoir l'info est de l'obtenir du TAT Surin organisateur des festivités
Surin Tourist Promotion Association
Tickets for the Surin Elephant Round-up and Elephant Show and the November 20 “Legend of Prasat Srikhoraphum” Light-and-Sound performance are also available from the Surin Tourist Promotion Association.
Tel: 0-4451-5832
Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Surin Office
Tel: +66 (0) 4451 4447-8, (0) 4451 8529
Fax: +66 (0) 4451 8530
E-mail: tatsurin@tat.or.th
Bonjour à tous, je serai aussi en Thaïlande pour Loy Kratong cette année, mais j'hésite pour l'endroit ....
Sukkhothaï ? Ayuttayah ? Chiang Mai ? ou même un village ....
Si une bonne âme peut me donner quelques conseils ce serait sympa :)
Merci d'avance.
OM SHANTI
"Vis comme si tu devais mourir demain et apprends comme si tu devais vire toujours"
"Les voyages sont une fenetre ouverte sur le monde"
Bonjour à tous, je serai aussi en Thaïlande pour Loy Kratong cette année, mais j'hésite pour l'endroit ....
Sukkhothaï ? Ayuttayah ? Chiang Mai ? ou même un village ....
Partout ou il y a un plan d'eau pour y déposer ton petit kratong 😉 sinon Ayyuthaya est un endroit très prisé par les thais mais les 3 endroits cités sont très bien pour y passer le Loy Kratong 🙂
calendrier lunaire - donc date fixe connue d'avance
J'ai travaillé des années sur les calendriers. Je suis heureux d'apprendre que les dates du calendriers lunaires sont des dates fixes connues d'avance.
Ce qui est un truisme. Hélas ce qui varie dans ce cas la, ce sont les dates grégorienne, musulmane, juive, chinoise... et on n'est pas plus avancé pour autant
😉
Bonjour à tous, je serai aussi en Thaïlande pour Loy Kratong cette année, mais j'hésite pour l'endroit ....
Sukkhothaï ? Ayuttayah ? Chiang Mai ? ou même un village ....
Si une bonne âme peut me donner quelques conseils ce serait sympa :)
Merci d'avance.
J'ai beaucoup aimé Loy Khratong à Sangkhlabiri sur le lac Washiralongkorn Dam, une retenue d'eau artificielle. Le spectacle est magnifique avec en arrière plan l'or du wat môn Wang Wiwekaram.
wat môn Wang Wiwekaram.
Ce n'est pas un Loy Kratong à la sauce touristique comme à Chiang Mai (par ex.). Les Thaïlandais originaire de l'Amphoe et qui ont du s'expatrier pour travailler, viennent en masse participer aux cérémonies. La diversité des populations : Birmans, Karen, Môn, Lao et Thaï fournit une large palettes des traditions locales.
Mais ce que j'ai apprécié le plus c'est le festival Loy Krathong de Huai Krachao et les activités ludiques traditionnelles de la communauté avec pour but de conserver la culture de la communauté Lao Song (près de 10.000 Lao Song vivent dans 35 villages du centre de la Thaïlande. Les Lao Songsont des descendants d’habitants des montagnes du Laos capturés par les Siamois à la fin des XVIIe et XIXe siècles. Avec le temps, leurs ancêtres se sont installés dans les plaines centrales de la Thaïlande.) :
- concours du plus beau krathong ;
- élection de Miss Nopphamas [1] ;
- concours de krathong régional confectionné à partir de matières premières naturelles agrémenté de tenues vestimentaires typiques.
- jeux qui sont des activités rarement observables de nos jours, en particulier le len khon}} ou in kon qui est un jeu entre couples de jeunes filles et garçons.
Préparation des Krathong à Huai Krachao. On peut noter l'habit sombre (bleu) des hommes thai noirs.
Pascal de Kanchanaburi
Note :
[1]Nang Noppamas, belle fille talentueuse et légendaire d’un prête brahmane qui servait à la cour durant la période de Sukhothai (v.1220-1350).
_ Un soir, Nang Noppamas accompagna la cour dans une sortie autour de la cité. Durant cette promenade, elle vit que les habitants faisaient flotter toutes formes de lanternes à la surface de l’eau. Il s’agissait du Chong Prieng, qui était pratiqué durant cette période. Au retour, au palais, Nang réalisa une lanterne flottante qui avait la forme d’une fleur de lotus et elle la présenta au roi avec plusieurs poèmes qu’elle lui récita. Il est dit que le roi fut ravi de cette lanterne et qu’il encouragea d’autres créations.
Cette pratique devint très vite populaire, particulièrement lors de la pleine lune du 12e mois lunaire, où le ciel est dégagé et lumineux
J'aimerais évidemment le combiner avec le festival des éléphants qui sera le 19 et 20 novembre.
Bonjour,
Y-a-t-il toujours des corridas en France ?
Voir plus de cent éléphants accomplissent des démonstrations de dressage, de chasse, de jonglerie, jouant un mini match de football ou imitant Picasso, un spectacle de cruauté envers l'animal plus soft, peut-être ?
Connaissez vous le dressage des éléphants ? Ils sont frappés depuis leur tout jeune age à coups de pics de fer qu'on leur plante dans le crane, drogués et martyrisés jusqu'à ce qu'ils soient totalement brisés !
Les amateurs de specacle ne valent pas mieux que ceux qui les exploitent.
Visiter la fondation de Sangduen Lek Chailert, ou passez un jour au Ganesha Park, si vous voulez voir des éléphants dans des lieux où on essaie de les protéger...
Éléphants recueillis par la fondation dans le cadre du Surin Project
Au départ j'avais pensé aller à Chiang Mai, mais après pas mal de recherche la région de Kanchanaburi me semble plus dans ce que je recherche. Je compte aller au Ganesha park quelques jours et visiter un peu la région.
J'irai faire un tour à Ayyutayah pour me dose de vieux temples ^^
Et je vais voir pour Sangkhlaburi pour Loy Kratong :)
OM SHANTI
"Vis comme si tu devais mourir demain et apprends comme si tu devais vire toujours"
"Les voyages sont une fenetre ouverte sur le monde"
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Carnets de voyage › Birmanie / Thaïlande · 9 replies
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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!
Cette ville a été mille fois racontées mais jamais de cette façon impertinente.
Oser parachuter Christian Lacroix, ses arlésiennes, ses boléros, ses matadors et le baroque de sa Camargue natale en plein cœur de Hoi An, il fallait oser le parallèle.
I need some expert advice on these two destinations for a 15-day trip. We land in KL and plan to stay for 2 days before heading to Borneo and finishing with an island for snorkeling.
For those who’ve been, what are your must-sees?
We were thinking of spending the last 3 days on the Perhentian Islands, unless you’ve got another island to recommend near Borneo.
Thanks for your tips and help!
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.
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! I’m planning a 15-day trip to Malaysia. The idea is to visit KL for 2 or 3 days, then Borneo, and I’m wondering what to do with the rest of the time. I’d like to finish with the Perhentian Islands... What do you think? Any tips or advice would be great—I’d really appreciate it!
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
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 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.
wat môn Wang Wiwekaram.
Éléphants recueillis par la fondation dans le cadre du Surin Project
