Loger près de Wat Po à Bangkok
by Anais006
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Adissiatz,
Je pars en Thaïlande le 1er mars. Mon périble durera près d'un an entre Thailande et Inde. Je connais déjà l'Inde mais pas encore la Thailande.
Je vais passer un peu plus d'un mois à Bangkok (formation de massages au temple Wat Po). Dans l'idéal, j'aimerais loger chez l'habitant. Si vous avez des plans, je suis preneuse. Sinon, des conseils pour loger dans des lodges simples, par exemple tenues par une famille, avec qui on peut manger ou en tout cas échanger, ça m'intéresse.
Ensuite je pars à Chiang Mai, si vous avez des conseils pour faire la route...
Merci à tous.
Que les yeux de Boudha nous illuminent...
Merci beaucoup Kineger61 pour ta réponse. Je vais chercher en effet avec les infos que tu me donnes. Le bateau tous les matins ça ne me déplait pas comme idée.
Tu fais quelle formation à Wat po? Tu trouves ça bien? Si tu as un peu de temps je veux bien que tu me parles un peu de comment ça se passe, les personnes qui fréquentent cette formation, le niveau, la langue...
Merci encore.
A bientôt.
Anaïs;
Que les yeux de Boudha nous illuminent...
bonsoir;l'Elegance suite H coute entre 35/40€(mais belle piscine sur le toit!!) sinon pas loin le Bossotel Inn plus simple 25€ http://www.ethailand.com/directory/?cat=1552 (BKK hotels guide)Pour réserver avec Ms Thip aucun soucis de carte bancaire, c'est propre.J'attaque du 16/25/02 la 2ème session du Thaï massage(MTT) therapeutic course.les cours sont en dehors du Wat Po(400m) dans une" grande"maison(clim)groupe de 6 élèves pour 1 enseignant; 80-85% de filles, 10% de Farangs.coût 7000thb(espèces)Enseignement à la Thai, à genoux sur tatamis, on est alternativement sujet et thérapeute(prévoir tenue souple et confortable) 5à 6h/jour selon ton choix(je trouve que le 3hx10j peut manquer d'intensité:1 mtt dure 1h15-30)Peu de texte, un polycopié avec les schémas et après bien suivre le Teacher(ils-elles sont très sympas) anglais sommaire, mais tout passe par les mains, puis dernier jour, examen pratique; un mtt sur le(la) teacher! mais ce n'est pas dramatique, bien connaître ses enchaînements(le mtt est un peu une danse) attitude éthique++ et tout se passe bien, puis on va retirer son diplôme(emmène une chemise cartonnée, il est superbe)je te conseille le nom en anglais et texte en thai;la classe!!Les élèves sont assez jeunes, les Farangs + agés.l'ambiance est détendue et amicale, essaie de te glisser avec les petites Thaies, elles pigent super-vite(atavisme) pour réviser c'est top, j'en "avais" 5 avec moi, une équipe d'enfer!! Début des cours à 9h, 1er jour vient à 8h pour remplir les formulaires et tu attaques de suite(intérêt du trajet bateau!! école à 5mn du débarcadère)Stage assez fatiguant (pourtant je suis kiné!)d'où nécéssité de bien se reposer dans un hôtel calme et quartier tranquille, c'est pourquoi je reprends le même et puis c'est un bon lieu d'immersion dans BKK et vraiment pour se déplacer c'est l'idéal.Tu voyages avec quelle compagnie? Tu viens de Province je crois?Si des choses me reviennent, j'envoie, et n'hésite pas à demander.bonne nuit
- J'ai des envies de voyage."L'Océanie, Bora-Bora, les Vahinés, tu connais?"
- "Pourquoi, tu veux m'emmener?"
- "On n'emmène pas des saucisses quand on va à Francfort.."
- t'aurais pu dire;"une rose quand on va sur la Loire, question de terme.."
Merci, c'est super d'avoir des infos si vivantes sur ce qui m'attend. Je vais suivre tes conseils. Il me tarde. Régale-toi bien.
Je viens de Toulouse et voyage avec British Airways. J'arrive le 2 mars (d'ailleurs si tu y es encore n'hésite pas à me demander des trucs de France). Si tu dois aller en Inde, que tu veux des contacts, des conseils, je suis à ta disposition...
Pour la Thailande, niveaux prix, tu me m'éclairer sur une journée (ex : transports, repas et hôtel), j'essaie de faire mon budget!
Merci encore.
A bientôt.
Anaïs.
Que les yeux de Boudha nous illuminent...
bonsoir Anais, je reviens vers toi par une" métempsycose" internet(chut!!)Je viens parfois près de Toulouse(copains dans le Gers) mais je m'arrête à Plaisance du Touch (le golf!!).Le 2 mars je ne serai plus à BKK mais à Koh Lanta(phase de vraies vacances) je vais essayer de trouver une thaïe cooking school parceque la plage en continu...Budget à BKK.essaie de te loger de façon sécurisée dans un endroit correct (30-35€) la piscine à l'hôtel le soir après les cours, c'est pas mal!!(température en cette période 30°) tu auras avec un bon petit dej le matin.Repas midi et soir, si tu manges à la thaî, souvent dans la rue, compte 4 à 5€ chaque(selon ton appétit).Transports, le bateau est très bon marché;8 thb pour aller au Wat Po(divise par 100 et x par 2= 16cts d'€) Le Sky train est en fonction de la distance (40 thb maxi je crois) il n'y avait plus en fev 05 de pass/journée pour touristes.Les bus ne sont pas très chers mais surchargés, taxis limités par les embouteillages et les tuk-tuk typiques mais parfois très dangereux(tu peux te faire éjecter du tuk, pas de ceinture, attention) Décidément, moi j'aime bien le bateau😎!! j'avais oublié, tu auras un petit bouquin de cours pour étoffer les polycopiés;prends de quoi écrire(stylos-calepin) boire, et éventuellement te changer(pièce vide au 2èmé etage) parceque toute la journée sur le tatamis, tu froisses un peu.
En vrac;penses à garder tout de suite 500thb avec ton passeport pour la taxe de sortie... et puis d'autres choses qui me reviendront par la suite, maintenant bonne nuit, demain de bonne heure tournoi golf (temps de chien à Paris)!! N'hésites pas à demander. ciao.
dans le genre logement a la thai ; c'est a dire pas trop de cotée privée ; il y a la apel et sa mama thai ; la chambre est a 3 euros ; mais sans piscine ni petit déjeuner compris ; ni uniforme du staff ; c'est du basic ; mais vraiment a la thai


« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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Bonsoir Anaïs;je te conseille un bouquin que j'avais trouvé à Phuket;
The dancing meditation of thai traditional massage
Maxime M .SHAPIRO
ed;silkworm books Il est plus étoffé et attractif que celui du Wat Po.
Je reviens sur le logement;tu as sans doute lu dans d'autres messages des références différentes;bien sûr c'est en fonction de ton budget, mais à BKK, on trouve toujours ce qui nous convient.Personnellement, j'ai passé l'âge des petites guesthouses spartiates, mais j'aime bien être dans des quartiers de vie locale et je n'aime pas les hôtels pharaoniques! Dans ton périple, tu n'as pas 3 semaines pour passer en Birmanie? C'est un voyage à faire, ne le rate pas!Quels sont tes projets en Inde? je ne connais pas, mais c'est une éventualité, sans doute le Kérala pour débuter.
Dans un message, j'ai lu que le diplôme s'obtenait facilement!! en tant que pro, je ne partage pas tout à fait cet avis;il faut pas mal de concentration, de sensation du toucher et connaître parfaitement chaque step(le matin essaie de servir de sujet, cela te permet de réviser en même temps...)Je n'ai pas l'impression d'avoir eu un diplôme facile en temps que Farang, cela peut dépendre de ton instructeur, donc prépare toi à apprendre sérieusement et tu pratiqueras un mtt de qualité. bon week-end
Encore beaucoup de bons conseils, je t'en remercie.
J'ai un bouquin qui s'appelle "Le massage yoga thailandais" par Kam Thye Chow, je le trouve pas mal, mais je ne sais pas si ça correspond à ce que l'on apprend à Wat Po. Merci pour les références.
Pour l'Inde, je vais dans le Kérala, à Trivandrum, c'est là que j'ai gardé des contacts de mon dernier voyage. Le gars que je vais rejoindre, qui est indien et vit à Trivandrum s'occupe de me trouver une formation valable en ayurvéda, sans doute des "cours particuliers" avec un maître, à ma demande. Sinon une école qui est à Trivandrum. Se sera plus général qu'en Thailande car pas uniquement du massage. J'en ai pour 6 mois de formation en Inde, je logerai à Trivandrum, de juin à décembre.
Pour la Birmanie, en effet il parait que c'est magnifique, mais c'est aussi une dictature militaire terrible, et je suis plutôt de ceux qui veulent boycotter ce pays dans lequel l'argent des touristes cautionne ce système. As-tu eu échos de ça?
En tous les cas merci beaucoup de toutes les infos, et je vais essayer de me préparer pour être, je l'espère, à la hauteur.
Bonne route.
A bientôt.
Anaïs
Que les yeux de Boudha nous illuminent...
bonsoir Anaîs;Pour la Birmanie, on se trouve face aux 2 cas de figures classiques;le boycott ou la participation.J'y étais l'hiver dernier et j'ai profondémént apprécié la beauté du pays et l'accueil de la population, me disant (à tort?)que la présence étrangère ne peut qu'aider à une ouverture sur le monde(ne pas compter sur le JT pour diffuser des infos"objectives").Nous étions conscients que le trajet "autorisé" était sans doute bien aseptisé mais cela peut être un début d'ouverture et vraiment nous avons eu envie d'être présents dans ce pays.De toute façon on se rend compte qu'il y a toujours une incertitude dans la justesse de notre comportement dans chaque pays visité.(même en Suisse, parfois j'ai des doutes :-)
Enfin, l'actu c'est Thaîlande/Inde et je pense que tu vas avoir la chance de passer de longues semaines dans des conditions agréables.Si tu veux je peux te passer en PJ une copie du polycopié du Wat pour comparer avec ton livre(mais à une autre adresse car ici je crois que techniquement c'est pas possible) Comme tu veux, il n'y a pas grand chose à scanner, n'hésites pas.
bonne nuit
thuan, je vais a bangkok demain....
et le white lodge de la rue kasemson est full.
le apple me dit bien, peux tu m'en dire plus? c'est clean?
et vu que je dois aller au marche aux amulettes....je vais garder ton plan genial. d'ailleur je te l'ai coler et mis sur mon ordi. c'est pas trop dur a trouver ce marche d'ailleur? (pardon pour le hors sujet)...
merciiiii mister guide
"not all who wander are lost"
Bonjour Anaïs,
Je n'ai pas d'adresse à fournir pour le logement, malheureusement. Et il me semble que d'après les dates que tu as données il est un peu tard pour te fournir des adresses. Si je réponds à ton message, c'est plutôt parce que ma femme et moi prévoyons de partir en voyage en Asie et de faire des formations de massages et Qi-Gong sur place. Autrement dit si ton expérience t'as amené à connaître des bonnes adresses ou que tu as des conseils à nous donner ce serait volontiers.
Bon voyage, puisqu'il doit se poursuivre actuellement !
A+ !
Je n'ai pas d'adresse à fournir pour le logement, malheureusement. Et il me semble que d'après les dates que tu as données il est un peu tard pour te fournir des adresses. Si je réponds à ton message, c'est plutôt parce que ma femme et moi prévoyons de partir en voyage en Asie et de faire des formations de massages et Qi-Gong sur place. Autrement dit si ton expérience t'as amené à connaître des bonnes adresses ou que tu as des conseils à nous donner ce serait volontiers.
Bon voyage, puisqu'il doit se poursuivre actuellement !
A+ !
Emmanuel
slt anais je part moi aussi pour wat po le 29 février. pour une formation de 2 semaines aux techniques de massages. je cherche donc moi aussi a me loger a proximité du temple. je ne pense pas que la formule habitant soit bonne pour bangkok étant une capital remplie de citadins. ci jamais tu trouve des hotels ou des locations dans les environs n'ésite pas a les communiqués je ferais de meme via le forum.
merci d'avance.
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Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi 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
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

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








