Tout d'abord bonjour à tous !!!
je compte partir 15 jours debut avril pour la thailande 5 jours environs bangkok et le reste au sud
pour ce qui est du nord
3 nuits bangkok au sukk 11
l'idée serai de voir un ou 2 temples (lequel?) et d'aller à un marché flottant j'avais repéré le marché amphawa (voir meme dormir sur place hotel chotika)mais le soucis c'est que cela ne tombe pas le week end j'ai cru comprendre que le marché flottant marché aussi avec le calendrier lunaire thai mais je n'ai aucune idée des dates sinon si vous pouvez me conseiller un autre marché flottant proche de bangkok je suis preneuse
ex damnoen sadak j'ai lu kil valait mieux dormir sur place mais connaissez vous un hotel sur place?
2 nuits kanchanaburi j'aimerai loger dans ses bungalow flottant je n'en ai touver que 2 river kwai et boutique raft resort mais ma crainte se sont les moustiques j'ai peur vu la chaleur et la proximité de l'eau que se beau décors devienne vite un calvaire
peut on partir de kanchanaburi vers surat thani par train de nuit? ou faut il passer par bangkok?
Pour ce qui est du sud
kho sok (2 nuits)m'interresse beaucoup les paysages ont l'air magnifiques
pouvez vous me parler des hotels sur l'arbre à proximité du lac?
j'ai repéré 2 pas trop cher je pense (smiley bungalow et our jungle house) est ce que qqun connait?
ensuite il s'agit de trouver un point stratégique pour faire pleins de balades dans les îles à première vue krabi railey est me parait magnifique qu'en pensez vous?
j'hesite aussi à séjourner carrement sur une ile mais alors là laquelle ? c'est trop dure de faire un chois elles sont toutes magnifique!!!! koh chang?koh yao noi? koh mook?pas facile quand on a très peu de jours et qu'il faut se résoudre à faire un choix...
pour finir hotel pukhet sawasdee village repos massage avant de reprendre l'avion de pkt vers Bkk
dernière nuit bkk via NIZZA (nice)
voilà plus ou moins ce que je pensais pour 15 jours en thailande il s'agit de notre premier voyage là bas et il s'agit d'un reve de ptite fille vos commentaires sont les bienvenus
Merci
salut
jette un oeil sur le guide du r... tu trouvera qqes guest houses qui t en propose
perso nous avions dormi dans un: sugar cane guest house, juste une nuit!!! trop de moustiques!pas top!
mais tu en trouvera sans probleme!
bon voyage
bon alors déjà, regarde aps le guide du routard contrairement à ce qui t'es recommandé, il vaut rien, préfère le Lonely Planet
Ensuite, concernant BKK, bah... tu trouveras dans el guide tout ce qu'il y a à y voir. En vrac : Le Grand Palais, le Wat Pho, balade sur les klongs, parc Lumphini, le MBK, Wat Arun etc...
Concernant la plage, je comprends po la phrase :
ensuite il s'agit de trouver un point stratégique pour faire pleins de balades dans les îles à première vue krabi railey est me parait magnifique qu'en pensez vous?
car si tu parles de la plage de Raily Est, elle 'na rien de magnifique car c'est de la mangrove. En fait, y'a pas de plage..
Par contre, Railay Ouest est exceptionnelle😎
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
ok pour le guide mais disons que je pensais ne pas tout faire car peu de temps et j'aurai voulu qu'on me dise ceux à ne pas manquer (tu me diras tous ou ça dépend tes gouts mais y en a certainement des plus beaux qu d'autres...)ou peu etre vaut il mieux que j'aille à ayutthaya?
pour le sud je demander un point strategique?
j'avais penser à railey est mais tu m'as tout de suite dis qu'il s'agissait de ouest merci car en fouinant sur le net j'avais cru comprendre est, et donc penses tu qu'il s'agisse d'un bon endroit pour y séjourner et pour pouvoir se déplacer?
connais tu un hotel (moins de 2000 bath) là bas?
me suggère tu un autre endroit ou peu etre une ile?
MERCI
et d'aller à un marché flottant j'avais repéré le marché amphawa (voir meme dormir sur place hotel chotika)mais le soucis c'est que cela ne tombe pas le week end j'ai cru comprendre que le marché flottant marché aussi avec le calendrier lunaire thai mais je n'ai aucune idée des dates sinon si vous pouvez me conseiller un autre marché flottant proche de bangkok je suis preneuse
pratiquement tout les jolis marchee flotants sont ouvert les weeks ends ..
damnoensadak c'est un atrape tourisme ..
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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ça je l'ai bien compris dans plusieurs post cela dit j'ai cru comprendre qu'en dormant sur place cela vallait quand meme le détour mais je n'arrive pas à trouver un logement sur place...
ou est ce que je peux chercher?
non .. il n'y a rien de réel tout est organiser par le TAT .. regarder bien les photos plein de charme et d'exotisme .. ils portent tous le vêtements traditionnel bleu chine et le joli chapeau thai .. bien ce sont de véritables fonctionnaire .. payer pour le show ..
désolé de casser le rêve exotique ..
autre chose qui est quant mémé très limite . il ya des coins interdits aux thais ........ imaginer que le français ne peut pas monter a la tour eiffel ... 😕
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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2 nuits kanchanaburi j'aimerai loger dans ses bungalow flottant je n'en ai touver que 2 river kwai et boutique raft resort mais ma crainte se sont les moustiques j'ai peur vu la chaleur et la proximité de l'eau que se beau décors devienne vite un calvaire
D'après mon expérience oubli, je ne connais pas ceux cité (j'étais allé au Jungle raft) mais d'être au milieu de la rivière on était coupé de tout... et surtout la promiscuité avec les voisins faisait profiter de leurs ronflements... de plus la rivière est empruntés par bon nombre de long tail dès 6-7h du mat c'est plutôt bruyant...
ensuite il s'agit de trouver un point stratégique pour faire pleins de balades dans les îles à première vue krabi railey est me parait magnifique qu'en pensez vous?
j'hesite aussi à séjourner carrement sur une ile mais alors là laquelle ? c'est trop dure de faire un chois elles sont toutes magnifique!!!! koh chang?koh yao noi? koh mook?pas facile quand on a très peu de jours et qu'il faut se résoudre à faire un choix...
Railey vaut le coup, c'est un jolie coin, après pour les îles ça dépend quelle côté, côté Andaman ou Golfe de Thaïlande, si tu comptes aller vers Krabi et puis Phuket reste donc dans ce coin, dans ce cas Koh Chang c'est pas dans le coin, Koh Mook est au Sud de Lanta donc un peu éloigné aussi (ça reste raisonnable si vraiment ça t'intéresse) sinon reste l'option koh yao noi.
voilà plus ou moins ce que je pensais pour 15 jours en thailande il s'agit de notre premier voyage là bas et il s'agit d'un reve de ptite fille vos commentaires sont les bienvenus
Merci
emmanuelle
Vous allez vous régalez j'espère ! En plus vous aurez droit au nouvel an Thaï (Songkran) !😛
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non .. il n'y a rien de réel tout est organiser par le TAT .. regarder bien les photos plein de charme et d'exotisme .. ils portent tous le vêtements traditionnel bleu chine et le joli chapeau thai .. bien ce sont de véritables fonctionnaire .. payer pour le show ..
désolé de casser le rêve exotique ..
autre chose qui est quant mémé très limite . il ya des coins interdits aux thais ........ imaginer que le français ne peut pas monter a la tour eiffel ... 😕
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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!
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! :-)
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.
