Bonjour à tous, nous allons commencer notre voyage debut Aout en thailande par quelques jours de repos à Bang saphan (au coral Hotel pour ne pas le citer), et je me demande quel est le meilleur moyen pour y aller à notre sortie de l'avion?
Sortie de l'aeroport vers 13h30, nous serons 5 (2 adulte et 3 enfants ), quel serait pour vous le moyen de transport le plus adapté ? Le bus ? le train ? un taxi ? le transfert que propose l'hotel, le plus pratique surement mais pas donné ? autres ?
merci de vos réponses par avance.😉
Le plus simple est de louer un mini-bus qui vient vous prendre a l'arrivee ou le transport propose par l'hotel.
Le train va vous faire arriver au milieu de la nuit a Bang Saphan
Le bus: ca serait surprenant que des bus partent pour Bang Saphan en milieu d'apres-midi, donc il faudra surement attendre le lendemain matin
Le taxi: a 6 (5 passagers plus le chauffeur) pendant 5 heures de route dans une berline 😕
Le plus simple est de louer un mini-bus qui vient vous prendre a l'arrivee ou le transport propose par l'hotel.
Sais tu comment je pourrais m'y prendre pour louer un mini bus et quel serait en gros son prix pour bang saphan, que je compare avec ce que propose l'hotel ??
Pour louer: il me semble que Djorb a l'adresse d'une agence de voyage qui loue des mini-bus.
Le prix: pour Bang Saphan, ca devrait etre aux alentours de 4000 ou 5000 baths.
J'ai cette adresse de djorb oui, il fait que je leur demande par mail... mais si c'est ce prix la alors ca vaut pas le coup, c'est en gros le prix que propose l'hotel pour venir nous chercher....
Tu peux toujours demander. Je t'ai juste donne une estimation. Il est possible que l'agence propose un super prix a 3000 baths, s'ils ont peu de clients et qu'ils veulent faire tourner leur minibus.
Le Coral Hotel à Bangsaphan, on y est allés en juillet 2004 !
C'est l'associé thai des 2 proprios français qui est venu nous chercher à notre hôtel à Bangkok. Le trajet a duré environ 4/5 heures mais nous avons pu discuter de pas mal de choses à propos de l'hôtel et de la région avec lui.
Nous n'étions que deux alors que vous serez 5, ce sera d'autant plus intéressant pour vous financièrement !
Le type connaissait la route comme sa poche, il a bien roulé, on s'est arrêtés une fois ou deux et tout à super bien fonctionné (timing, genre de véhicule, etc ...).
@+,
Sabaïdee
J'ai le mal du pays pour un pays qui n'est pas le mien ... (A. David-Neel)
Merci de l'info, visiblement les 5000 bath qu'ils nous demandent pour le trajet à 5 valent le coup, je pense qu eje vais me rallier à cette option.
Sabaidee, si jamais tu as encore des conseils au sujet du coral hotel et de sa region, n'hésites surtout pas ;)
On va y rester 4/5 jours je pense et faire quelques excursion mais tranquil, on y est surtout pour recuperer du decalage horaire et se reposer avnt d'attaquer la suite du voyage
Puisque c'est demandé si gentiment, je te donnes encore quelques petites infos sur la région ! 😉
Vu que tu vas loger au Coral Hôtel, je suppose que tu as été jeter un oeil sur leur site et dès lors, tu as pu voir toutes les excursions qu'ils proposent.
Surtout ne pas rater le marché nocture à Bangsaphan (le jeudi si je me souviens bien) : très sympa, à part les hôtes du Coral, aucun farang !
Ne pas hésiter à y manger un morceau.
Le marché de jour est très très chouette aussi !
Au niveau de la mer, à Bangsaphan on a été un peu déçus. Plage pas vraiment immaculée et eau pas très engageante ... heureusement que la piscine du Coral est superbe !
Par contre, nous avons loué 2 petites mobs et sommes partis dans la région de Prachuap Khiri Kan. Là, on y trouve de très belles et grandes plages, ...désertes !, avec une mer chaude et accueillante.
Nous nous sommes arrêtés dans un de ces petits hôtels qui longent la côte, y avons déjeuné et avons donc pu y laisser nos sacs (lorsque nous nous baignions dans la mer) mais profiter également de leur piscine !
Allez jusqu'au port de pêche de la région (proposé dans une excursion du Coral) et surtout, allez admirer cet adorable petit temple niché en haut d'une colline et qui n'était pas encore terminé lorsque nous l'avons visité !
Là encore une fois, que des thaïs, soit de belles rencontres !!!
@+, Sabaïdee
J'ai le mal du pays pour un pays qui n'est pas le mien ... (A. David-Neel)
Puisque c'est demandé si gentiment, je te donnes encore quelques petites infos sur la région ! 😉
@+, Sabaïdee
Bon bin alors je continue ;)
Petite question pratique, a l'hotel il y a le choix entre demi ou pension complete, on pencherais plutot pour demi-pension, c'est facile de trouver a manger a proximité?
A prachuat kiri suat je pense qu'on ira en quittant bang saphan, on va remonter doucement vers la province de kachanburi et on s'y arretra en chemin.
Petite question pratique, a l'hotel il y a le choix entre demi ou pension complete, on pencherais plutot pour demi-pension, c'est facile de trouver a manger a proximité?
Nous, en Asie, on ne prend jamais demi-pension ou pension complète.
Au Coral, en l'occurence, tu as le choix entre 2 restos : un thaï et l'autre, où mangent les hôtes en DP ou PC ... bien souvent de la nourriture occidentale, mais là c'est une question de goûts !
Sinon, tout près du Coral, pas beaucoup de possibilités, il faut plutôt aller au village pour cela.
A prachuat kiri suat je pense qu'on ira en quittant bang saphan, on va remonter doucement vers la province de kachanburi et on s'y arretra en chemin.
Moi je parlais de Prachuap Khiri KAN, j'ignore si c'est la même chose. @+, Sabaïdee
J'ai le mal du pays pour un pays qui n'est pas le mien ... (A. David-Neel)
Nous, en Asie, on ne prend jamais demi-pension ou pension complète.
Au Coral, en l'occurence, tu as le choix entre 2 restos : un thaï et l'autre, où mangent les hôtes en DP ou PC ... bien souvent de la nourriture occidentale, mais là c'est une question de goûts !
Sinon, tout près du Coral, pas beaucoup de possibilités, il faut plutôt aller au village pour cela.
Hummm alors c'est quoi la solution pour manger thaî ( et bien si possible) quand on est au coral hotel?
Moi je parlais de Prachuap Khiri KAN, j'ignore si c'est la même chose. @+, Sabaïdee
Non non c'est moi qui me suis trompé, c'est bien la ou il y a un temple a flanc de montagne avec des singes?
Hummm alors c'est quoi la solution pour manger thaî ( et bien si possible) quand on est au coral hotel? Prends uniquement le petit dej. à l'hôtel et mange selon tes envies : à l'hôtel ou non, thaï ou occidental, au marché, lors de tes petites escapades et excursions, etc ...
Non non c'est moi qui me suis trompé, c'est bien la ou il y a un temple a flanc de montagne avec des singes? Quant j'y suis allée, j'ai pas vu de singes et le temple était sur une petite colline, (c'est d'ailleurs proposé dans une excursion du Coral Hôtel en même temps que la visite au port de pêche). @+, Sabaïdee
J'ai le mal du pays pour un pays qui n'est pas le mien ... (A. David-Neel)
Tu as tout à fait raison : autour de l'hôtel, il n'y avait pas grand'chose et c'est pourquoi nous avions loué 2 petites mobs. Dans leur cas, vaut peut-être mieux une voiture, vu qu'ils sont 5 ...
@+,
Sabaïdee
J'ai le mal du pays pour un pays qui n'est pas le mien ... (A. David-Neel)
sabaidee et denis, on ne compte rester que 4/5 jours donc je pense que ce sera plutot tranquilou, ensuite on pense recuperer une voiture et ensuite on se balladera en remontant doucement.
Donc pendnat ces quelques jours ca sera soit excursion avec l'hotel d'une demi journée, soit petite ballade en ville en taxi, soit...rien sur la plage ou au bord de la piscine ;)
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We’re a small group (family + friends) of 12 people, planning to leave around January 21, 2027.
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I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
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I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
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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.
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Hello.
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While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
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In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
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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.
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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
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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!
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Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
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20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta.
21/09: Borobudur
22/09: Prambanan
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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
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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)?
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