Quelques jours déja que la communication téléphonique ne passe pas entre Chiang Maï et la France.
Il parait qu'il y a aussi des problème de connexion internet là bas.
Est ce que quelqu'un en sait un peu plus?
Merci d'avance...
Les telecoms sont perturbées en Asie depuis un tremblement de terre pres de Taiwan. Cables sous-marins endommagés, et probablement reroutage des communications vers d'autres liaisons qui se trouvent donc saturée. D'ou l'impact en Thailande. La fibre optique du cable sous-marin Sea-Me-We, va du Japon jusqu'a Marseille en aterrissant dans chaque grande ville cotiere pour echanger du trafic.
CE JOUR : pagaille complète sur internet toute la journée - j'ai su recevoir des mails toute la journée (via mon prore serveur) mais le www était mort jusqu"en début de soirée.
Seul SKYPE fonctionnait sans le moindre problème
Pour le moment certains sites passent d'autres non. C'est très très limité mais à vitesse NORMALE
Téléphone : ce jour impossible de passer un coup de fil NORMAL en France
TV5 Asie : signal en panne - remise en service fin de journée et excuses de TV5 en déroulant sur écran TV ... problème de transmission .... suite tremblement de terre ...
Explication de TOT pour internet et téléphonie : le tremblement de terre près de Taiwan a endommagé un cable sous-marin.
Cela risque donc d'encore durer un peu
Il semblerait que toute l'asie soit touchée et une partie de la côte pacifique des USA
"In Thailand, Internet access slowed to a crawl, with up to 90 per cent of e-mail and web access impossible. There was no word from CAT Telecom, the government monopoly which supplies all Internet service to Thailand."
en gros, 90% des connections impossibles;
Taiwan's largest telephone company, Chunghwa Telecom Co, said damage to an undersea cable had disrupted 98% of Taiwan's communications with Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong
98% des communications entre Taiwan et Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand et Honk Kong coupees..
"Repairing the cables harmed by Tuesday's 6.7-magnitude quake could take three weeks"
3 semaines de reparations sont prevues...
Le sage supporte aequo animo les coups de l'adversite
PS : Que de réponses!!! j'avais commencé à répondre et vu ma lenteur, mon post fait double emploi🤪 désolée
Il ne fait aucun doute qu'il existe un monde invisible. Cependant, il est permis de se demander à quelle distance il se trouve du centre-ville et jusqu'à quelle heure il est ouvert (W. Allen)
explications de TTT idem,
il semblerait qu'a cette heure ci, (0 heures BKK)
cela refonctionne a peu prés normalement
😕
correctif: je veux parler de VF et des qq sites dont je me sert,
donc pas une generalité (merci Alain)
Explication de TOT pour internet et téléphonie : le tremblement de terre près de Taiwan a endommagé un cable sous-marin.
Cela risque donc d'encore durer un peu
Il semblerait que toute l'asie soit touchée et une partie de la côte pacifique des USA
L' Asie, continent le plus connecté du monde après l'Amérique du
Nord, se remettait difficilement, jeudi 28 décembre, des importants
problèmes informatiques survenus après la rupture de câbles optiques
sous-marins provoquée par un séisme au large de Taïwan, mardi 26, à
20 h 26 heure locale.
Ce tremblement de terre qui a fait deux morts à Taïwan a fait
apparaître une faille dans le système informatique mondial. Cette
première grande panne dans l'histoire d'Internet a montré la
vulnérabilité de l'économie numérique mais aussi sa force,
puisqu il n'y a pas eu d'"effet domino" aux Etats-Unis et en Europe.
Les quatre – ou six, selon les sources – câbles sous-marins
endommagés à 15 kilomètres au sud de Taïwan assuraient une grande
partie du trafic téléphonique et Internet en provenance d'Asie du
Sud-Est, de Corée du Sud et de Chine, via Hongkong, vers le Japon, les
Etats-Unis et l'Europe.
Selon un responsable d'un câblo-opérateur, Asia Netcom, cité par le
South China Morning Post à Hongkong, de 60% à 70% de la capacité
Internet en Asie s'en serait trouvée affectée.
L incident montre aussi combien la région dépend de ces câbles
sous-marins pour ses communications vers l'extérieur. Ceux-ci permettent
des tarifs bon marché. Les liaisons par satellites, plus onéreuses,
n'ont pas été touchées.
Les opérateurs ont dû recourir à des solutions alternatives de
transmission sur des voies de diversion, notamment à Singapour, impropres
au transport des volumes habituels de données. Résultat : une
véritable pagaille informatique et l'impossibilité de se connecter à
des serveurs autres que locaux.
Un sondage réalisé, mercredi, par le portail chinois Sina.com estimait
que 97% des internautes de Chine populaire (ils sont 123 millions) ont eu
des difficultés à accéder à des sites étrangers. 57% se sont
déclarés affectés dans leur travail ou leur vie quotidienne.
A Hongkong, les sites en ".com" (donc plutôt américains) étaient
inaccessibles, mercredi et jeudi, ainsi que la plupart des sites japonais.
En revanche, les pages chinois étaient accessibles. MSN, le service de
messagerie instantané de Microsoft, très utilisé, était bloqué,
tout comme de nombreux sites français (à l'exception du Monde.fr).
En revanche, Skype, qui permet de téléphoner via Internet et
d'échanger des fichiers, ou Gmail, la messagerie de Google, étaient
parmi les rares à fonctionner parmi les sites étrangers.
Le séisme a aussi affecté les télécommunications internationales.
Il était difficile de téléphoner autrement que par portable, ce qui a
conduit à une saturation des réseaux. Plusieurs banques internationales
– HSBC, Bank of America, et locales – ont dû interrompre leurs
transactions en ligne, et même leurs services de guichets robotiques.
Certes, les grandes entreprises ont réussi à basculer leurs réseaux
vers des directions autres que leurs voies habituelles – vers l'Europe,
en particulier. Mais le sinistre – encore non chiffré – est sans
doute considérable pour des dizaines de millions d'intervenants
économiques, entreprises de petite taille et familiales, dont
l'activité est entièrement organisée autour des communications "en
ligne" : marchands, acheteurs, voyagistes, secouristes ou épiciers. Pour
eux, la durée que prendra la réparation sera déterminante.
On se félicitait, mercredi, au département du commerce de Hongkong, que
L incident ne soit pas arrivé pendant les jours qui ont précédé
Noël.
Selon les journaux locaux, l incident a pénalisé les services de
courtage et de banque en ligne dans l ex-colonie britannique, alors que la
Bourse s'apprête à y clore une année record.
Si les salles de marché n'ont pas cédé à la panique, les
perturbations les ont affectées. Hier ça passait pas, il n'y avait ni
Bloomberg ni Reuters. Les traders devaient utiliser leur portable ou Skype
pour appeler à l'étranger. Ce n'était pas catastrophique, mais des
ordres n'ont pu être passés. Il y a donc eu moins de volume. C'est
revenu aujourd'hui, on a juste un peu de problèmes avec Reuters, mais le
service IT a trouvé une solution pour le reste, racontait, jeudi, à
Hongkong, un assistant trader dans une grande banque française.
Au Japon, où l'activité semblait être revenue à la normale jeudi 28
décembre, le principal problème a concerné les sociétés de
cotations en ligne recevant des informations de Reuters. La branche
japonaise de l'agence, dont la liaison avec son centre de transmission de
données de Singapour a été coupée, n'a pu fournir d'informations
sur les marchés actions ou sur ceux des devises mercredi. Les
transactions sur les valeurs chinoises ont aussi été perturbées chez
certains courtiers en ligne, notamment chez United World Securities Japan.
Au niveau des transmissions, NTT Communications a dû suspendre 1400lignes
d'appels gratuits reliant le Japon à plusieurs régions et pays, l'Asie
du Sud-Est et l'Australie notamment. L'opérateur a stoppé les services
fournis par l'intermédiaire de 200 lignes de transmissions de données
à des entreprises clientes. Mercredi, il s'efforçait de sécuriser des
lignes alternatives passant par l'Europe ou les Etats-Unis. Les deux autres
opérateurs nippons, KDDI et Softbank Telecom, ont aussi subi des
oblemes connexion,
suite de l'article :-
problèmes.
En Corée du Sud, Les opérateurs de téléphonie fixe KT et Dacom ont
fait savoir que six des sept lignes de fibre optique du pays avaient
été coupées en raison des dommages subis par les câbles passant à
proximité de Taïwan. Trente-deux des entreprises ou administrations
clientes de KT, le ministère des affaires étrangères et du commerce,
Reuters, AT & T Korea notamment, ont vu leurs services perturbés.
HSBC Korea et Citibank Korea ont fait savoir que leurs services bancaires
en ligne et leurs distributeurs automatiques avaient été hors service
pendant plusieurs heures.--
😉 Bonjour Marco. Tu es au courant de TOUT vraiment ! ...
OUI, tout le reseau Internet etait coupe tout un apres-midi et
une nuit ici a KOH PHI PHI ... Tout fonctionne de nouveau ici .
Le reseau local de GSM aussi ... mais parfois tres sature et un
peu plus lent et encombre sur le Web ! Amities. Thanh. 😎
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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!
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 everyone,
Could you share your thoughts on my 3-week itinerary?
We’re a small group (family + friends) of 12 people, planning to leave around January 21, 2027.
Here’s my itinerary:
3 nights in Bangkok
4 nights in Chiang Mai
3 nights on Koh Samui
3 nights on Koh Phangan
4 nights in Krabi
4 nights in Phuket
I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
Hi! 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.
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! !
