quelqu un sait-il ce qu il se passe ou s est passe dans les rues de bangkok dernierement? en zappant sur les infos thaies dimanche soir j ai vu des gens se jeter toute sorte de projectile possible...la police est intervenue... je ne comprends pas le thai mais de ce que j ai compris des images ca se serait passe a bangkok pres de kho san (la grande artere avec la fontaine) puis hier soir encore (toujours aux infos thaies) mais a un autre endroit... je le repete je ne comprends pas le thai et je n ai aucune certitude sur les lieux exacts mais bon a mon avis il n y a pas du y avoir beaucoup d evenements de ce style en thailande...
bref si vous en savez plus que moi (et ca devrait pas etre complique...), merci de m informer!
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
Il est important de percevoir combien votre propre bonheur est lié à celui des autres, il n'existe pas de bonheur individuel totalement indépendant d'autrui.....(Dalaï-Lama)
Ce sont les membres du Parti Democrate qui manifestent car les nullites/escros en place (pas des blagues, l'un a ete condamne a 10 ans de prison, dont il n'a pas fait un jour!) veulent deja changer la nouvelle constitution (qui date de quelques mois) de facon a pouvoir s'en mettre encore plus dans les poches et ne rien faire d'intelligent (genre relancer les mega-projets; eh, c'est normal, hein? Sur un mega-projet, on se remplit plus les poches que sur des petits!).
A par ca, tout va bien selon le nouveau Premier Ministre: la Birmanie a acheve la rescousse des sinistres et n'a pas besoin d'aide etrangere, elle est deja passee a la phase de reconstruction, pour laquelle elle n'aura besoin que de 11 milliards de dollars, 3 milliards pour la reconstruction et 8 milliards pour les comptes en banque a Singapour. Le prix du riz augmente sans arret, mais les paysans thais ne touchent pas un rond de plus, il y a toujours autant de putes mais on ne peut plus fumer nulle part, et nous sommes toujours des farangs a plumer! Ceci dit, les economistes thais ont declare que si la Thailande ne changeait pas ses methodes, elle sera bouffee par le Vietnam dans les 10 ans a venir (en fait, ils conseillaient froidement au gouvernemnt "d4etudirt le modele viet"). Qunad je vs dit que c'est la-bas qu'il faut aller!
Méfiez-vous de la vie, car les ratés ne vous rateront pas!
. Rassemblement autour de "D้mocraty Monument": Des centaines de milliers de personnes du "People Alliance Democraty" se sont joins hier pour converger vers le monument le plus embl้matque de Bangkok, le "democraty Monument" avant de rejoindre la "Governement House" o๙ ils avaient pr้vus de continuer leur manifestation toute la nuit et ce, jusqu'เ 7h00 ce matin !
Mais la police qui เ fait un blocus les a emp๊ches d'aller au bout de leur projet les obligeant เ se r้unir au "Makawan Bridge";
Alors qu'en principe ces manifestations se passent dans le calme, des accrochages violents ont oppos้ manifestants "pro" et "anti-gouvernement"; Cr้dit Photo: D.Longstreath
18 personnes ont ้t้ bless้es par des jets de pierres, bouteilles et autres objets avant que la police anti-้meute n'intervienne pour s้parer les deux camps.
apres recherches depuis les liens donnes par WengWan et le modeste pseudo de sidharta ("Je m appelle Robert mais vous pouvez m appeller Dieu") voila ce qui ce serait donc passe... J ai vu aussi qu un bebe dauphin s etait echoue sur une plage mais ca semblait moins probable que ca soit la cause des manifestations sur bangkok...
en tout cas merci pour les reponses a mes questions...
A par ca, tout va bien selon le nouveau Premier Ministre: la Birmanie a acheve la rescousse des sinistres et n'a pas besoin d'aide etrangere
Pire, Samak ne comprends pas l'acharnement des occidentaux envers son nouveau copain le "Shwe" qui selon lui reste tranquille dans son coin, on va bientot pleurer😏
Il est important de percevoir combien votre propre bonheur est lié à celui des autres, il n'existe pas de bonheur individuel totalement indépendant d'autrui.....(Dalaï-Lama)
desolee j ai commence mon message et avant de le terminer j ai pas vu le tien...
bon la bonne nouvelle c est que d ici 10 ans on pourra faire plus de 23km en une heure en bus au viet nam... vive l oncle Ho!
bon je vous vois un peu depites (et avec raison), je voudrais pas en remettre une couche mais bon les transports en commun ont augmentes aussi...
Après une visite de Samak auprès de la junte militaire, il fait une déclaration du tonnerre qui laisse supposer que son cerveau fait la cuisine chez lui pendant son corps se promène sur les marchés des pays environnant. Je cite :
« Le régime birman est peut être un régime militaire, mais il aime son peuple ».
On peut se faire une idée claire de son niveau intellectuel ou alors il se fout vraiment de la gueule du monde. A mon avis, c’est les deux !!!!
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man." - George Bernard Shaw
... et le modeste pseudo de sidharta ("Je m appelle Robert mais vous pouvez m appeller Dieu") ...
Rien que de tout naturel de vouloir changer de nom si on est Dieu et qu'on s'appelle Robert !
Robert, ils sont deux en général, et Dieu aime bien être le seul ...
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
Apres le riz qui est passe de 30 a 45 baht le kg, les deboires du gouvernement, il y a en plus les tickets de bus qui viennent aussi d'augmenter (les bus sans clim rouge a 9 baht et les bleus a 10 baht).
"Si le prix du porc est trop élevé, les Thaïs peuvent manger du poulet"!
J'imagine que si le prix des transports en commun est trop élevé, les Thaïs peuvent toujours marcher!!!!!!
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man." - George Bernard Shaw
"Si le prix du porc est trop élevé, les Thaïs peuvent manger du poulet"!
J'imagine que si le prix des transports en commun est trop élevé, les Thaïs peuvent toujours marcher!!!!!!
Oh, vous savez, not' ministre des finances a bien dit que, si le pétrole était trop cher, il suffisait de faire du vélo ...
Lorsqu'on s'en fout ... on s'en fout, non ?
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
Ils diminuent quand même le prix du skytrain (pour quelques mois) pour compenser. 😇
Apres le riz qui est passe de 30 a 45 baht le kg, les deboires du gouvernement, il y a en plus les tickets de bus qui viennent aussi d'augmenter (les bus sans clim rouge a 9 baht et les bleus a 10 baht).
S'ils diminuent le prix du skytrain (qui est en deficit) ce sont bien des Robin des Bois de droite: piquer aux pauvres qui prennent le bus pour donner aux classes moyennes qui prennent le BTS. Mais apres tout, faut bien les menager ces classes moyennes, ce sont quand meme elles qui ont pousser Thaksin vers la sortie !
J'ai lu ton message et comprend ton angoisse il faut que tu saches que maintenant en Thailande cela devient très dur pour les Thai même de vivre la vie devient très chère pour eux en plus bien que personne ne veux l'admettre il s'intérresse plus a leurs portefeuille qu'a celui des pauvres l'état a du débloquer du riz parce que maintenant avec les biocarburant il est Plus intérressant que la culture de riz derrière tous cela se cache une économie que tu ne peux même pas imaginé ma femme est Thai alors je connais un PEU le problème n'ai crainte il y a rarementdes problèmes avec les étrangers il rapportent trop d'argent à la Thailande et de plus les lois la bas? cela ne rigole pas comme chez nous soit patient et compréhensif les Thai malgré certaines sales habuitudes sont des gens formidable qui feraient tous pour t'aider Mais ATTENTION
je n irai pas jusqu a l "angoisse", j ai vu ces evenements a la tele sans pouvoir en comprendre le sens... je voulais savoir pourquoi des concitoyens en viennent a se jeter des pierres en pleine rue...je ne craignais absolument pas pour ma personne, mais plutot a comprendre la cause... quant a ce que vivent les thais sans pouvoir me mettre a leur place j observe les changements...(je vis dans un quartier thai avec loyer a 3.500bahts/mois avec eau et electricite, je mange dans les memes restos de rue qu eux pour autant je ne pretends pas connaitre leur vie, j observe plutot...).
bon juste petite info au passage je suis du genre feminin...oui j ai conscience que ca ne releve, ni ne relance le debat... je vais devoir relire mes messages pour voir si j ai commis une erreur qqpart qui pourrait expliquer l usage du genre masculin pour referer a ma personne... oui oui la fierte feminine existe aussi!!! (desolee si mes propos HS irritent certains...)
Le gouvernement actuel, élu en grande partie grâce au "vote-buying" (achat de voix), veut modifier la Constitution votée l'an dernier.
Les modifications résident principalement dans deux articles qui prévoient l'exclusion des "tricheurs" aux élections et la dissolution des partis mis en cause (comme par hasard).
Le groupement PAD, dont les manifs' ont -de fait- fait chuter Mr T., a décidé de se mettre à manifester à nouveau.
Devant celà, le parti au pouvoir s'est acheté les services de "manifestants" qu'ils ont chargé d'attaquer la manif' du PAD à coups de pierres et de bouteilles.
Et c'est ainsi que les "violences" en fait sont un "sandwich" PPP/Police/PAD.
En Thaïlande, lorsqu'on "a du fric", on peut (presque) "tout acheter", y compris le gouvernement, il y en a qui n'apprécient pas (le PAD, certains militaires ...).
Et le système se maintient seul car une fois au pouvoir, "on se rembourse" au centuple "sur la bête" des frais engagés pour y parvenir.
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
je ne pretends pas connaitre leur vie, j observe plutot....
et tu as bien raison, l'observation et souvent la meilleur des conaissances ...😉
Il est important de percevoir combien votre propre bonheur est lié à celui des autres, il n'existe pas de bonheur individuel totalement indépendant d'autrui.....(Dalaï-Lama)
Mes plus plates excuses à notre observatrice, au passage meilleur observateur que moi car je n'ai pas su reconnaître le genre. 😉
Sans aucune intention de vexer ! 🙂 ... Et toute a ton honneur cette fierté féminine, bien que masculin je n'en suis pas moins Homme et de fait bien imparfait. 😕
"L'endroit où l'on vit est toujours les vacances des autres"
"Ceux qui luttent ne sont pas sûr de gagner... ceux qui ne luttent pas ont déjà perdu d'avance..."
I'm still hoping to go grab a beer with any of you somewhere around my neighborhood - i.e. Bangkok - Thailande
Il n y a pas de soucis, il m en faudrait plus pour me vexer...et pour repondre a ta question precedente je vis effectivement a bangkok pres de ramkhamhaeng pour etre plus precise au milieu des thais et des africains...
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!