J'aime bien lire des discussions dans la rubrique Asie du Sud-Est, c'est quand meme très intéressant pour une thaïlandaise comme moi. Oui, je suis née et j'habite toujours à Bangkok. En tous cas, j'ai bien constaté que les destinations mentionnees dans cette rubrique pour la Thaïlande ne sont que Chiangmai, Phuket, Pattaya et blah blah et je me suis demandée pourquoi vous ne partez pas voir d'autre coins en Thaïlande?
L'année passée, j'ai eu des occasions d'aller a Petchaboon pour le travail (la ville de Petchaboon c'est vers le nord ou nord-est, je n'ai jamais su). Le trajet prendait environs 5 heures en route a partir de Bangkok. Je suis venue au moins 4-5 fois dans cette province et je vous jure qu'il n'y a rien a visiter, chaque fois je ne reste que dans l'hotel. Et même si c'est le meilleur hôtel de la ville, je ne donnerais qu'une étoile et un tier. Pour moi, c'était très ennuyeux de venir ici.
Il y avait une fois, quand je conduisais, j'ai constate de tres loin à ma gauche, une toute petite statue de Bouddha en couleur blanche qui s'est située sur un des montagnes. Juste un moment tres court et je ne la vois plus. C'etait entre les 2 carrefours pour aller en ville de Petchaboon. En plus, quand j'y retourne pour rentrer à Bangkok, je n'ai rien aperçu. Donc, la dernière fois que j'ai du retourner la-bas, apres le travail, il etait deja 4-5 h du soir, au lieu de regarder la tele dans la chambre d'hotel, je suis sortie pour preuver si ce n'est pas qu'une illusion. C'était quand même pas facile, j'ai démandé aux gens pour la direction. Mais puisque je ne connaissais pas le nom du temple ou le nom de la statue, personne ne le connaissait. Finalement, j'ai trouve une dame qui pouvait m'indiquer la direction. J'ai continue encore 10-15 minutes pour aller vers d'autre province, j'ai trouve un temple mais il y'avait personne, vraiment personne pour que je puisse me renseigner. J'ai vu aucun moine, je n'ai meme pas ose de sortir de la voiture. Alors, j'ai decide de continuer la route un peu plus loin mais il n'y avait aucun d'habitant, y'avait que des arbres. Et puis, j'ai vu un jeune gar, je lui ai demande, il reflechisait et il m'a dit de retourner vers le temple, l'entree pour aller a la statue blanche etait juste en face du temple ou s'est trouve l'arbre de Putsa.. Umm.. je connais que des bananiers.. quand meme j'y suis retournee. Oui c'est vrai, il y'avait un petit chemin tout petit chemin en face du temple mais il etait couvert par plein de feuilles sechees. A droite, c'est un arbre, il est vert pareil mais un peu different des autres alors, j'ai assume que cela doit etre le Putsa dont le mec m'a dit. Soudainement, j'ai tourne a gauche pour prendre ce chemin.. Je ne sais pas comment expliquer, le chemin avait plusieurs curves et aussi surmonte. A cote, y'avait plein de bamboo. Et puis, j'arrive au parking, oui je suis la seule. A gauche, c'etait une centaine marches d'escalier alors, je les ai grimpé. Et quand je suis arrivée au sommet, Wowwww.. C'etait une immense statue de Bouddha, tout blanc, le meme que j'ai vu de loin. Oui..encore une fois, y'avait personne, vraiment personne. Mais j'etais tres heureuse car c'etait comme j'ai decouvert un endroit secret.. Cela me fait vraiment du bien.. Si je dois y retourner dans l'avenir, je ne vais pas rater de visiter mon endroit secret...
Allez!! Il y a toujours quelque chose de nouvelle a decouvrir!! Cherchez votre encroit secret en Thailande!!!
Finalement, je vous presente toutes mes excuses pour toutes mes fautes en francais 😎
En tous cas, j'ai bien constaté que les destinations mentionnees dans cette rubrique pour la Thaïlande ne sont que Chiangmai, Phuket, Pattaya et blah blah et je me suis demandée pourquoi vous ne partez pas
voir d'autre coins en Thaïlande?
j'aime bien chiang mai , , , , , , , 😕😕😕😕
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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Je prefere petchabun a changMai ! moins de touriste, pas de bar a filles et pas de pollution.
C'est vrai il n' y a pas grand chose a faire,
Allez faire un tour au temple avec la grotte aux chauves-souris (ancienne route de bangkok), c'est assez sympa, manger au restaurant de crevettes au sud de la ville. et puis partir vers les parcs nationaux qui ne sont pas tres loin.
quand a l'hotel (kosit hill?) , celui de l'entrée de la ville un peu en retrait mérite un cinq étoiles ! mais eviter surtout le restaurant !
pour un thailandaise je trouves que tu te debrouille super bien avec ton ecrits...BRAVO
SINON, personnellement apres avoir fais le tour
chiang mai est la ville que je prefere le plus, desormais je fuis le sud ....
mais a mon sens, pour connaitre la thailande et son peuple il faut aller en Issan du nord au sud....
ce n'est que mon avis
toutes mes photos sur www.mai-min.com , allez y faire un tour et dites moi ce que vous en pensez....mais encore : http://zebulon.mai-min.com/ , mes carnets de route en mob.
Oh oui l'Isan.... Que de beaux paysages mais quelle pauvreté aussi. Le mieux c'est de partir avec ton sac à dos et faire un tour dans l'Isan. Les habitants sont pauvres pour la plupart mais sont charmant. En 2009 il y avait même des pubs sur les chaines de télé thaï pour venter cette partie de la Thaïlande qui est assez délaissée par le tourisme.
Oh oui l'Isan.... Que de beaux paysages mais quelle pauvreté aussi. Le mieux c'est de partir avec ton sac à dos et faire un tour dans l'Isan. Les habitants sont pauvres pour la plupart mais sont charmant. En 2009 il y avait même des pubs sur les chaines de télé thaï pour venter cette partie de la Thaïlande qui est assez délaissée par le tourisme.
Tu as plein de parcs nationaux dans cette région.
"PAUVRE" dans notre esprit d'occidental....
toutes mes photos sur www.mai-min.com , allez y faire un tour et dites moi ce que vous en pensez....mais encore : http://zebulon.mai-min.com/ , mes carnets de route en mob.
Clair mais d'une richesse de coeur et de culture :)
Sans compter que sur les gens de l'Isan Bangkok et les autres citées balnéaires auraient moins de nourriture! Et Bangkok aurait beaucoup moins de main d'oeuvre dans les métiers de la construction.
Juste un petit mot pour dire que la plupart des touristes de nos jours planifient
leurs vacances, et parfois à l'heure et à l'euro près, et que donc ils ne risquent
pas de découvrir grand'chose !
Flâner, musarder, baguenauder, vadrouiller ... il n'y a que çà de vrai 😉
😎
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
Avez-vous visite Phu Tubberg? En ce moment, cet endroit commence a etre connu parmi les thais. Par contre, je connais pas la grotte dont vous m'avez parle..hehe
C'est bien le Kosit Hill que j'ai donne qu'une etoile et un tier..haha
L'usine de ma tante est a Phetchaboon, c'est pour ca que j'y vais assez souvent. Le 13 janvier faut que je parte a 4h du matin...C'est fatigant.. Avez-vous goute le poulet grille a Vichienburi? C'est tres tres connu.. Votre prochaine visite, il ne faut pas rater!!
Je vous remercie pour les compliments avec des larmes aux yeux.. 😏
Je n'ai rien contre Chiang mai, c'est une ville tres jolie mais bon, depuis que le petit panda Linping est ne (au zoo de Chiangmai), a la tele y'a que ca! Une fois c'etait trop drole, j'etais dans un taxi qui a une petite tele et un breaking news s'est passe. Pour moi le breaking news doit etre un truc tres urgent, genre le tsunami ou le 9/11 alors, je regardais attentivement.. Et oui, le panda Linping est tombe d'un arbre.. Voila le breaking news.. C'est incroyable qu'il y a meme une chaine de tele 24h sur 24 pour voir le panda Linping.. "Linping reality"... Jusqu'a ce jours, apres des nouvelles du matin de la chaine no.3, c'est toujours un petit scoop de ce PANDA!! J'aime les animaux mais j'en ai assez hahaha..
Je vous avoue maintenant pour moi Chiangmai = Linping et Linping = Chiangmai.. hahaha.. J'aimerais vous dire juste y'a plein de choses a decouvrir en Thailande.. mais j'ai rien contre Chiangmai sauf la folie du Panda.. 😄
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Bonjour,
Nous envisageons de partir en voyage pour 3 semaines en famille l’été prochain avec nos 3 enfants qui auront 8, 8 et 7 ans.
Après plusieurs recherches nous nous orientons vers la Malaisie afin de pouvoir combiner nature/forets et plages paradisiaques. L’idée étant de faire découvrir la culture du pays à nos enfants ainsi que la nature, les animaux .
Nous souhaitons faire un beau voyage mais sans vouloir partir sur des options luxueuses types lodges et ressorts hors de prix. Nous souhaiterions du confort mais avec un minimum d’authenticité. Un bon intermédiaire en résumé.
J’ai commencé à construire un itinéraire et je souhaiterais avoir vos avis avisés, vos conseils aussi afin de pouvoir continuer à construire ce beau voyage avec nos loulous.
Jour 1 :Départ de France
Jour 2 : Kuala Lumpur
Installation dans un hôtel près de l’aéroport ou de KL Sentral.
1 seule nuit.
Jour 3 : Vol matinal vers Sandakan (Bornéo).
Installation à Sepilok
Jour 4 : Sepilok :
* Centre des orangs-outans
* Centre des ours malais
* Rainforest Discovery Centre
Jour 5 : Départ vers Kinabatangan.
Safari en bateau en fin d’après-midi.
Jour 6 : Safari au lever du soleil.
Balade dans la jungle.
Safari du soir.
Jour 7 : Dernier safari.
Retour vers Sandakan.
Vol vers Kuala Lumpur puis vers Kota Bharu (ou nuit de transit selon les horaires).
Jour 8 : Transfert au port.
Bateau pour les îles Perhentian.
Jours 9 à 13 : Perhentian Besar
5 journées complètes.
* snorkeling
* randonnée
* observation des tortues
* plages sauvages
* détente
Jour 14 : Retour sur le continent.
Bus ou voiture privée vers Taman Negara.
Jours 15 et 16 : Taman Negara.
Jour 17 :Retour vers Kuala Lumpur.
Jour 18 : Visite des tours Petronas ou de Batu Caves
I’m planning a trip to Cambodia and was set on visiting the Ratanakiri region, which seemed to match what we love most in terms of landscapes: forests, jungle, greenery...
However, as I started looking into the area, I read that deforestation there is massive, and some of the info on the topic is years old—the situation hasn’t improved since, unfortunately.
So my question is: is Ratanakiri still worth visiting, and does it justify the long travel time and distance to get there?
I’ve seen that jungle treks are possible, but from experience, I know guides sometimes hesitate to venture deep into the forest and stick to shorter walks along the edges of parks.
Hello, it’s been a while since I last asked for your help on this forum—I’ve really missed it! I hope you’re all doing well, whether you're new or returning members.
I’m planning a trip from February 6 to 18, 2027, with my sister (we’re 47 and 50—time flies!). I’ve got my eye on a flight from Paris that lands in Bangkok on February 7 at 3 PM, with a return flight from Bangkok on February 18 at noon.
My sister has never been to this destination, and it’ll be her first time in Asia. Her priorities: beaches, sunshine, and cocktails by the shore. For me, I love that too, but I also enjoy exploring, nature, forests, and a bit of comfort (mixing guesthouses and higher-end hotels with pools). A little evening entertainment would be great, but not too much—good cocktails in a nice atmosphere rather than a rave party ;-). And I can’t help but dream of taking her on a little trek through a tropical forest (guaranteed memories and laughs, though she might curse me at the time) and showing her some karst landscapes.
I’ve been to Thailand before, but it was 15 years ago...
The idea is to give her a taste of Bangkok for 1 or 2 nights, a few days on an island (but which one...?), a tropical forest excursion with 1 or 2 nights on-site (Khao Sok?), and then back to Bangkok.
For the "main" island, even after reading the *Guide du Routard*, I’m still undecided. It’s hard to find a place that ticks all the boxes without feeling as crowded as the French Riviera in August: Koh Lanta? Khao Lak (though it’s not an island)? Koh Tao (I could maybe get my PADI certification, but I’m afraid she’d get bored, and it might be better to save that for a solo trip)? Koh Yao Yai (I worry we’d be bored in the evenings)? What a dilemma!
Thank you if you’ve read this far! Feel free to share any advice—it’ll all be warmly welcomed.
Here’s a rough outline of the itinerary (I’d rather skip a night in Bangkok if needed):
· Saturday, February 6, 2027: departure (overnight flight)
· Sunday, February 7, 2027: arrival at 3 PM, probably at the hotel by 6 PM, evening in Bangkok (overnight in Bangkok)
· Monday, February 8, 2027: day in Bangkok (Wat Pho and a floating market?) (overnight in Bangkok)
· Tuesday, February 9, 2027: travel to Koh Lanta or another island (flight to Phuket or Krabi?) (overnight on island "x")
· Wednesday, February 10, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x")
· Thursday, February 11, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x")
· Friday, February 12, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x")
· Saturday, February 13, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x")
· Sunday, February 14, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x")
· Monday, February 15, 2027: travel to Khao Sok—nighttime excursion to Khao Sok (overnight in Khao Sok)
· Tuesday, February 16, 2027: exploration and hike in Khao Sok (overnight in Khao Sok)
· Wednesday, February 17, 2027: return trip to Bangkok (overnight in Bangkok)
· Thursday, February 18, 2027: return flight to Paris at noon
Hi there,
I’ve found so many tips and reviews on this forum, so it’s my turn to contribute a little.
We spent just over two weeks with our family, with the following itinerary:
- Hanoi: 5 days
- Halong Bay: 3 days and 2 nights
- Tam Coc: 3 days
- Mai Chau: 2 days
- Sapa: 3 days
We got around by bike, scooter, Grab, and bus.
Our main accommodations were homestays and hotels in Hanoi.
We visited lots of museums, temples, and neighborhoods in Hanoi.
We did a 2-day, 1-night trek in Sapa with May, a Hmong local, without going through an agency.
A few small regrets: the weather was overcast, and we couldn’t make it to Fansipan, but nothing major 😅. We also couldn’t find transport to get from Sapa to Mu Cang Chai.
Other than that, this trip will stay in our memories for the kindness of the Vietnamese people, the connections we made, the food (street food, homestays...), the coffee 😋, the landscapes, and how easy it was to get around...
Our goal was to take our time and focus only on a small part of northern Vietnam.
If you need any tips or recommendations, don’t hesitate to ask.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there, we’re landing at Hanoi Airport and would like to head straight to Cao Bang without going into Hanoi. Does anyone know if there are buses that go directly from the airport to Cao Bang (especially in the early afternoon)? Thanks in advance!
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!
hi everyone,
I want to travel in the north for 3 weeks in September-October 2026 to meet ethnic minorities, photograph mountain rice terraces and their harvest, and revisit Halong Bay—but maybe Lan Ha Bay instead. Can you recommend one or more local agencies?
Thanks, and happy holidays!
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!
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.
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! 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! :-)
