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Réservation du Royal hôtel à Bangkok par internet: sécuritaire?
by Macahuete
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Le site Agoda que j'ai utilisé pour la première fois hier pour réserver le Royal Hotel à Bangkok, me demande outre le le n° et le cryptogramme de ma CB ( ce que l'on donne tjrs sur internet), de leur faxer ces mêmes infos...plus la photocopie de la carte de crédit, et du passeport et je ne sais quoi encore ! ça m'inquiète de savoir tout ça sur un papier consultable par n'importe qui...
Une discussion de Février conseille le site asiaroom.com, procèdent-ils de la même façon ? Est-ce que je m'inquiète pour rien ? 🤪
Une discussion de Février conseille le site asiaroom.com, procèdent-ils de la même façon ? Est-ce que je m'inquiète pour rien ? 🤪
Macahuete
Tu as raison de t'inquieter ! Apres tout, un simple cambriolage dans leurs locaux et bonjour les dégâts 🏴☠️
Pour payer sur internet j'utilise toujours une carte bleue virtuelle que ma banque m'offre dans ce but et apres le paiement je la désactive. Tu n'as qu'a leur dire que tu as utilisé ce genre de carte et que donc, elle ne peut pas etre faxée.
Sinon, tu prends un gros marqueur et sur la copie de la CB tu caches au moins les 8 numéros du milieu avant de la faxer.
je suis surpris de ces conditions, il doit y avoir un autre probleme, car ce n est pas les conditions normales d Agoda.
tu devrais les joindre (contact tres facile par mail, tel ou chat ) http://www.agoda.fr/info/contact_agoda.html
tu devrais les joindre (contact tres facile par mail, tel ou chat ) http://www.agoda.fr/info/contact_agoda.html
Je n'aime pas ça non plus... Ca ne m'inspire pas confiance du tout.
Pourquoi de tels procédés archaiques alors que les paiements électroniques sont si facile et si courant de nos jours... ?
Le site internet adorama.com procède de la même façon.
Le site internet adorama.com procède de la même façon.
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Thibaut
Une discussion de Février conseille le site asiaroom.com, procèdent-ils de la même façon
De mon expérience en 5 ans et d'une cinquantaine de réservations par asiarooms et / ou thaihotels il ne m'a jamais été demandé autre chose que le numéro de carte bancaire + date validité + cryptogramme CVV2 tant pour des réservations sur la THAILANDE que sur BALI (et de même avec Hoteltravel). Nota : avec asiarooms le paiement est immédiat (si réservation confirmée bien évidemment). Je n'ai jamais eu le moindre problème avec les sites précités. Bonnes vacances à vous et bonne soirée à tous.
De mon expérience en 5 ans et d'une cinquantaine de réservations par asiarooms et / ou thaihotels il ne m'a jamais été demandé autre chose que le numéro de carte bancaire + date validité + cryptogramme CVV2 tant pour des réservations sur la THAILANDE que sur BALI (et de même avec Hoteltravel). Nota : avec asiarooms le paiement est immédiat (si réservation confirmée bien évidemment). Je n'ai jamais eu le moindre problème avec les sites précités. Bonnes vacances à vous et bonne soirée à tous.
Une des dernière fois que j’ai fait ma réservation avec Agoda ils m’ont demandé le fax également. Je dois dire que ça ne m’a pas plût. Je leur ai fait savoir et voilà la réponse :
Agoda’s employs a sophisticated fraud and security system, which in a very small percentage of our transactions, asks customers for additional documentation. The system is an automated one, that uses complex algorithms to identify certain transactions and patterns where we should request additional verification. The purpose of this system is to ensure the security of our customer’s identities and maintain a secure e-commerce environment in general for all participants.
Occasionally, as a result, we have a legitimate customer who is requested to provide additional documentation. We understand that this is an inconvenience for these few customers, and we are continually attempting to revise the system to avoid these inconveniences. We apologize for this.
We take customer security very seriously and as a result, hotels trust us as a partner and customers know that we will protect their personal information and transaction information. As we handle the transaction, paid in advance by the customer, we make it easier for hotels to give us the best rate, and we enable our customers to participate in the Agoda Rewards program, where they earn points valid for discounts on bookings. As part of Priceline.com, we are one of the largest online travel companies in the world, but we still retain our customer-driven approach and focus on the user experience. We can assure our customers that we are constantly working to make it safer, cheaper, easier and faster to make hotel bookings online.
En fait ça m’a quand même rassuré, car si quelqu’un vole ma carte de crédit ou génère un numéro il ne peut probablement pas faire de réservation sur ce site et s’il utilise Je sais que je serai remboursé par ma banque, mais mieux vaut prévenir que guérir.
"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
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Agoda a l'avantage de donner des disponibilités en temps reel, et il est tres facile de joindre des conseillers
http://www.agoda.fr/info/contact_agoda.html
par contre leur site est un peu "lourd" (informatiquement parlant), et les prix ne comprennent pas toutes les taxes qui ne s affichent qu'à la fin de la réservation (ça n'aide pas pour la comparaison) ils sont rarement les moins chers.
http://www.agoda.fr/info/contact_agoda.html
par contre leur site est un peu "lourd" (informatiquement parlant), et les prix ne comprennent pas toutes les taxes qui ne s affichent qu'à la fin de la réservation (ça n'aide pas pour la comparaison) ils sont rarement les moins chers.
si je peux te donner un conseil, ne donne pas suite à ces demandes. Je réserve toujours par hoteltravel.com et je n'ai encore jamais eu de problème. Leur site est en français, tu peux même avoir des renseignements auprès d'un conseiller en ligne (attente d'une journée pour la réponse). Tu réserves avec ta carte de crédit, au plus tard 24 heures après tu as la confirmation et ta carte n'est débitée que 1 à deux semaines avant ton arrivée. Les prix sont à peu près semblables que sur Agoda et tu as un choix plus large pour les chambres que sur Asiaroom qui souvent ne propose que des chambres standard (+ débit immédiat de ta carte). J'ai réservé pour août dans 3 hotels différents et aucun problème.
Je viens d'essayer de réserver avec asiarooms.com, mais je n'arrive pas à obtenir exactement la chambre que je veux ( 1 seule pour 2 adultes et 2 enfants)...bref je vais donc suivre ton conseil et tenter ma chance avec hoteltravel.com.
Cela dit les amis avec lesquels on part, ont reçu leur voucher de réservation sans problème avec agoda...va savoir ! Merci en tout cas.
Cela dit les amis avec lesquels on part, ont reçu leur voucher de réservation sans problème avec agoda...va savoir ! Merci en tout cas.
Macahuete
jamais eu de problemes avec Agoda, ni avec Hotel travel, ni avec latestays
par contre avec asiarooms souvent pas de dispo et delai d attente pour avoir une confirmation trop long.
alors que sur les 3 premiers sites cités on a la reponse de façon instantanée ! et souvent bien moins cher qu asiarooms.
par contre avec asiarooms souvent pas de dispo et delai d attente pour avoir une confirmation trop long.
alors que sur les 3 premiers sites cités on a la reponse de façon instantanée ! et souvent bien moins cher qu asiarooms.
un site très très sympa : www.booking.com (nombreux tarifs dégriffés) très très compétitif et moins cher asia room et hôtel travel, ayant peut être moins de choix que les autres sites de résa en ligne mais un des seuls à prendre le numéro de la carte bleue SANS la débiter. aucune arnaque aucun prélèvement constaté les fois où je les ai utilisés dans bon nombres de pays
il ya pas mal de choix en chambres pour phuket - bangkok - pattaya et bcp d'autres pays
donc vous booker avec votre CB - vous aurez les conditions générales pour annulation ou changement de réservation, descriptif complet de l'hôtel avec parfois des commentaires clients
et vous paierez sur place au départ (sauf bien sur si un hôtel demande en période chargée ) une nuitée d'avance mais c'est rare
il ya pas mal de choix en chambres pour phuket - bangkok - pattaya et bcp d'autres pays
donc vous booker avec votre CB - vous aurez les conditions générales pour annulation ou changement de réservation, descriptif complet de l'hôtel avec parfois des commentaires clients
et vous paierez sur place au départ (sauf bien sur si un hôtel demande en période chargée ) une nuitée d'avance mais c'est rare
un site très très sympa : www.booking.com (nombreux tarifs dégriffés) très très compétitif et moins cher asia room et hôtel travel,
Je ne suis pas certain qu'il y ait une règle valable à 100 %. Je crois qu'il convient de comparer pour chaque cas de réservation souhaitée les différents sites. Exemple ce jour booking.com est plus cher que asiarooms et hoteltravel pour : Chambre catégorie supérieure, 2 personnes, avec petit déjeuner, toutes taxes et frais inclus MONTIEN RIVERSIDE (BANGKOK) : asiarooms.com : 3 051 Bath hoteltravel.com : 3 219 Bath booking.com : 3 900 Bath entre autres exemples mais je n'ai pas examiné les prix des quelques centaines d'hôtels sur Bangkok non plus ... J'ai même trouvé un tarif moins élevé directement (une fois en 10 ans) sur le site Internet d'un hôtel : MERIDIEN BEACH RESORT PHUKET ! L'hôtel avait déclanché une opération de discount en novembre / début décembre. Les prix étaient donc moins élevés que ceux des sites cités ci-dessus. Une fois n'est pas coutume ... Nota : Hotel travel ne débite la carte bancaire que 3 à 5 jours avant la date du séjour et non à la réservation comme le fait asiarooms suivant précision mentionnée en un post précédent). Bon week end à toutes et tous.
Je ne suis pas certain qu'il y ait une règle valable à 100 %. Je crois qu'il convient de comparer pour chaque cas de réservation souhaitée les différents sites. Exemple ce jour booking.com est plus cher que asiarooms et hoteltravel pour : Chambre catégorie supérieure, 2 personnes, avec petit déjeuner, toutes taxes et frais inclus MONTIEN RIVERSIDE (BANGKOK) : asiarooms.com : 3 051 Bath hoteltravel.com : 3 219 Bath booking.com : 3 900 Bath entre autres exemples mais je n'ai pas examiné les prix des quelques centaines d'hôtels sur Bangkok non plus ... J'ai même trouvé un tarif moins élevé directement (une fois en 10 ans) sur le site Internet d'un hôtel : MERIDIEN BEACH RESORT PHUKET ! L'hôtel avait déclanché une opération de discount en novembre / début décembre. Les prix étaient donc moins élevés que ceux des sites cités ci-dessus. Une fois n'est pas coutume ... Nota : Hotel travel ne débite la carte bancaire que 3 à 5 jours avant la date du séjour et non à la réservation comme le fait asiarooms suivant précision mentionnée en un post précédent). Bon week end à toutes et tous.
Juste dire que le petit insecte comme logo, extra; à chaque fois je me fais avoir, prête à casser mon ordi, pour chasser cet importun(il faudra que je porte plainte...😎
J'ai fait mieux; j'ai blaancé une tonne de produit insecticide; bizarre, je comprds pas, il est tjs là !😄
Hello,
J'ai eu l'adresse de ce site de réservation www.booking.com par un autre internaute (vfriste...) qui disait que la carte n'était pas débitée lors de la réservation mais seulement lors du checking. Je n'ai pas encore essayé.
J'ai eu l'adresse de ce site de réservation www.booking.com par un autre internaute (vfriste...) qui disait que la carte n'était pas débitée lors de la réservation mais seulement lors du checking. Je n'ai pas encore essayé.
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Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
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. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
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. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
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 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!






