Trajet aéroport de Bangkok - Southern Terminal: budget pour le bus ou taxi?
by Ssoy
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour, j'arriverai à l'aéroport de bangkok et je voudrais me rendre au southerm terminal afin de prendre un bus pour kanchanaburi. Comment rejoindre southerm terminal à partir de bangkok? Quel budget pour le bus ou la taxi?
Merci d'avance!
Bonjour
Pour prendre un taxi il te faut aller au niveau 0 , tu y verras des taxis meter attendant derriere un guichet , tu indiques ta destination et go en voiture Une surcharge de 50 baht est appliquée ( et ne pas prendre un taxi aux departs car c'est interdit et dangereux en plus de passer pour un rapace )
Je ne connais pas le prix exact de la course mais tout compris ca ne devrait pas depasser 300/350 baht
Cedric
Pour prendre un taxi il te faut aller au niveau 0 , tu y verras des taxis meter attendant derriere un guichet , tu indiques ta destination et go en voiture Une surcharge de 50 baht est appliquée ( et ne pas prendre un taxi aux departs car c'est interdit et dangereux en plus de passer pour un rapace )
Je ne connais pas le prix exact de la course mais tout compris ca ne devrait pas depasser 300/350 baht
Cedric
Mai Pen Rai attitude !!!
Sous le vacarme, la vie.
bonjour,
effectivement tu vas au niveau 0 à l'aéroport et tu prends une fiche à une table/guichet, qu'un-e employé-e te donne après y avoir inscrit la destination et un N° de code.
tu dis alors au taximan qui arrive (vite) qu'il mette le "meter", en lui tendant le papier; tu attends qu'il dise "oui" avant de lâcher le papier; le meter débute avec 35 (bahts), (voir ***)
une fois parti, tu lui dis "Saï Taï MaÏ please, leo leo, karuna .. night bus to XYZ" (la ville du Sud où tu te rends)
tu ajoutes aussi leo leo = good money. (ça aide). tu as compris que leo leo signifie "vite" !
le chauffeur roule alors assez vite, entre toutefois dans Bangkok, qui est à 25 km de l'aéroport, va vers Pin Klao bridge et passe du coté de Thonburi (banlieue Ouest de Bangkok), puis enfile deux autoroutes et vire enfin à gauche, juste pour te débarquer à cette grande gare moderne des bus qui vont vers le Sud. tu rentres dans ce grand batiment moderne avec un Prisunic au rez de chaussée .. sur la droite au fond sont les escalators automatiques en pente douce .. l'un des deux monte .. tu vas je crois au second étage et tu tournes à droite, fais 25 mètres et te trouves devant des guichets. plusieurs... des gens te hèlent pour que tu choisisses leur compagnie; tu demandes les tarifs et les prochains horaires (pas de souci jusqu'à 21 heures), les tarifs vont de 300 à 900 bahts, selon la largeur, profondeur et qualité du siège que tu occuperas dans le bus climatisé ou non .. à toi de choisir .. tu ne seras pas allongé tout à fait, mais semi-allongé; si tu payes davantage, tu auras plus de place pour tes jambes aussi.
j'en viens à ta question : ton taxi va te couter au minimum, avec un bon chauffeur, exactement 450 bahts; tu auras roulé vite, le meter indiquera 300 bahts; tu auras du déjà payer en route deux tolls (péages) de 25 et 50/60 bahts (moins de 100 b au total) et tu donneras en plus 50 bahts au chauffeur à l'arrivée, qui ne manquera pas de te les réclamer, parce que la course est de nuit (et que pour toi, il a conduit vite). il sera content avec ces 350 bahts. tu n'auras eu que dix minutes de traffic jam au Sud de Banglanpu, juste avant de franchir le Pin Klao bridge, incontournables. tu seras toi aussi satisfait d'un tel tarif, alors que le conducteur du taxi A ne me demandait pas moins de 800 bahts, sans meter bien sur ... (il empoche tout) >> voir ci-dessous .. - -- * ** j'ai pris mon ticket, l'ai donné au chauffeur de taxi A, qui a démarré sans mettre le meter .. j'ai réclamé et insisté .. au bout de 100 mètres, je lui disais fortement de s'arrêter .. ensuite je l'ai gueulé plus fort .. il s'est arrêté, j'ai eu du mal à récupérer mon bagage dans le coffre, j'ai répété dix fois que "no meter, no taxi"; j'ai pris soin de ne rien oublier en le quittant, la moitié du papier déchiré dans la main .. la femme préposée aux tickets n'a pas fait cas de ce chiffon et l'a mis dans la poubelle, m'en a donné un autre et un nouveau chauffeur/taximan B s'est présenté dans les deux secondes .. je lui ai dit que je voulais aller vite. il a tout compris, a conduit comme un pro et je crois que 300 bahts au compteur furent un record à la baisse. mes 450 bahts étaient amplement justifiés. il doit bien y avoir 45 km d'un point à l'autre. compter une heure un quart. j'ai pris le bus de 21 h, qui démarrait dix minutes plus tard et j'étais heureux : il y a en Thailande autant de c... $$ que de bonnes gens et j'étais heureux de privilégier la compagnie des seconds.
être pris pour une merde d'ATM alors que je suis d'abord un simple touriste me rend hargneux. $$ comme presque partout dans le monde et sous mon clocher.
conclusion : d'où l'utilité de donner un pourboire lorsque le service est réel. 10 ou 20 bahts sont classiques, à partir de 50, on a droit à un vrai remerciement. ça crée des liens.
le chauffeur roule alors assez vite, entre toutefois dans Bangkok, qui est à 25 km de l'aéroport, va vers Pin Klao bridge et passe du coté de Thonburi (banlieue Ouest de Bangkok), puis enfile deux autoroutes et vire enfin à gauche, juste pour te débarquer à cette grande gare moderne des bus qui vont vers le Sud. tu rentres dans ce grand batiment moderne avec un Prisunic au rez de chaussée .. sur la droite au fond sont les escalators automatiques en pente douce .. l'un des deux monte .. tu vas je crois au second étage et tu tournes à droite, fais 25 mètres et te trouves devant des guichets. plusieurs... des gens te hèlent pour que tu choisisses leur compagnie; tu demandes les tarifs et les prochains horaires (pas de souci jusqu'à 21 heures), les tarifs vont de 300 à 900 bahts, selon la largeur, profondeur et qualité du siège que tu occuperas dans le bus climatisé ou non .. à toi de choisir .. tu ne seras pas allongé tout à fait, mais semi-allongé; si tu payes davantage, tu auras plus de place pour tes jambes aussi.
j'en viens à ta question : ton taxi va te couter au minimum, avec un bon chauffeur, exactement 450 bahts; tu auras roulé vite, le meter indiquera 300 bahts; tu auras du déjà payer en route deux tolls (péages) de 25 et 50/60 bahts (moins de 100 b au total) et tu donneras en plus 50 bahts au chauffeur à l'arrivée, qui ne manquera pas de te les réclamer, parce que la course est de nuit (et que pour toi, il a conduit vite). il sera content avec ces 350 bahts. tu n'auras eu que dix minutes de traffic jam au Sud de Banglanpu, juste avant de franchir le Pin Klao bridge, incontournables. tu seras toi aussi satisfait d'un tel tarif, alors que le conducteur du taxi A ne me demandait pas moins de 800 bahts, sans meter bien sur ... (il empoche tout) >> voir ci-dessous .. - -- * ** j'ai pris mon ticket, l'ai donné au chauffeur de taxi A, qui a démarré sans mettre le meter .. j'ai réclamé et insisté .. au bout de 100 mètres, je lui disais fortement de s'arrêter .. ensuite je l'ai gueulé plus fort .. il s'est arrêté, j'ai eu du mal à récupérer mon bagage dans le coffre, j'ai répété dix fois que "no meter, no taxi"; j'ai pris soin de ne rien oublier en le quittant, la moitié du papier déchiré dans la main .. la femme préposée aux tickets n'a pas fait cas de ce chiffon et l'a mis dans la poubelle, m'en a donné un autre et un nouveau chauffeur/taximan B s'est présenté dans les deux secondes .. je lui ai dit que je voulais aller vite. il a tout compris, a conduit comme un pro et je crois que 300 bahts au compteur furent un record à la baisse. mes 450 bahts étaient amplement justifiés. il doit bien y avoir 45 km d'un point à l'autre. compter une heure un quart. j'ai pris le bus de 21 h, qui démarrait dix minutes plus tard et j'étais heureux : il y a en Thailande autant de c... $$ que de bonnes gens et j'étais heureux de privilégier la compagnie des seconds.
être pris pour une merde d'ATM alors que je suis d'abord un simple touriste me rend hargneux. $$ comme presque partout dans le monde et sous mon clocher.
conclusion : d'où l'utilité de donner un pourboire lorsque le service est réel. 10 ou 20 bahts sont classiques, à partir de 50, on a droit à un vrai remerciement. ça crée des liens.
Les saines valeurs résisteront toujours à la folle marche du monde. Commissaire Laurence.
Waou!!!!
Merci mille fois pour vos réponses. Et merci à elefantaisie pour tous ces détails très utiles, c'est super sympa.
Quand tu parles d'un bus pour aller à XYZ , de quelle ville il s'agit? Car les prix que tu as dit sont rès chers par rapport à ce qui est marqué sur le site des bus de bangkok. C'est pour ça que je me demande où se situe cette ville. Car normalement je m'atendais à payer mon billet de bus de southerm terminal à kanchanaburi à 100 baths (et, partant avec un tout petit budget, j'espère que c'est le même prix pour les touristes...). En tout cas, merci de toutes les infos que tu donnes sur le taxi .je ne savais pas que c'était à 45km et c'est vrai que pour cette distance il est plus agréable de prendre un taxi qu'un bus car ça ira plus vite et que derrière j'aurai encore 6h de bus .
Non, non, je crois qu'il y a 3 h de bangkok-kanchanaburi et après je devrai attendre pour faire 2h de kanchanaburi-erawan ( je vais y dormir pour voir les chutes le lendemain matin avec le moins de monde possible).
tu as un guide visuel ici
http://visualguidetobangkok.blogspot.com/2008/10/sounthern-bus-terminal.html
en fait, un minibus ou minivan (10-11 places) est souvent meilleur, plus confort, qu'un grand bus, et plus souple aussi, lorsqu'on repère les points de départ...
a/ un départ facile des minibus pour Kanchanaburi se fait depuis le ROYAL HOTEL à BKK, juste entre le Palais royal et KSRoad. départs de 7-8 heures du matin jusqu'à 17h sans doute. départs chaque heure; coût = 150 b. distance BKK-Kanchana = 167 km. durée du trajet = deux heures pile.
b/ Erawan waterfalls sont sur la route, bifurcation à droite à 40 km de l'arrivée à Kanchanaburi; demande donc au chauffeur de t'arrêter à l'embranchement, trouve le transport qui permet de finir le trajet (pourquoi aller jusqu' Kanchana si c'est pour revenir sur ses pas ?..)
Kanchana vaut tout de même un petit séjour (je n'imaginais pas auparavant (japonais)..) et le Nobel X guest house est très jolie, avec sa piscine et ses orchidées en pagaille. Nanny y est fort sympa, et Lek, plus âgée, à l'oeil malicieux, est aussi agréable. les chambres vont de 350 à 800 b. (single, double, fan, aircon); le tout très propre et assez vaste. il faut aller boire une bière et écouter un boeuf (musique improvisée) au bar d'Heiner. sympa.
bonne route !
a/ un départ facile des minibus pour Kanchanaburi se fait depuis le ROYAL HOTEL à BKK, juste entre le Palais royal et KSRoad. départs de 7-8 heures du matin jusqu'à 17h sans doute. départs chaque heure; coût = 150 b. distance BKK-Kanchana = 167 km. durée du trajet = deux heures pile.
b/ Erawan waterfalls sont sur la route, bifurcation à droite à 40 km de l'arrivée à Kanchanaburi; demande donc au chauffeur de t'arrêter à l'embranchement, trouve le transport qui permet de finir le trajet (pourquoi aller jusqu' Kanchana si c'est pour revenir sur ses pas ?..)
Kanchana vaut tout de même un petit séjour (je n'imaginais pas auparavant (japonais)..) et le Nobel X guest house est très jolie, avec sa piscine et ses orchidées en pagaille. Nanny y est fort sympa, et Lek, plus âgée, à l'oeil malicieux, est aussi agréable. les chambres vont de 350 à 800 b. (single, double, fan, aircon); le tout très propre et assez vaste. il faut aller boire une bière et écouter un boeuf (musique improvisée) au bar d'Heiner. sympa.
bonne route !
Les saines valeurs résisteront toujours à la folle marche du monde. Commissaire Laurence.
Et est ce que ces minibus à 150 baths qui passent devant le royal hotel, sont moins chers que les bus qu'on prend à southern terminal? Est ce qu'il faut réserver avant de se pointer devant le royal hotel?
Merci encore
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Toutefois en commençant à étudier la région, j'ai lu que la déforestation y était massive et les infos sur ce sujet datent parfois de plusieurs années et la situation n'a malheureusement pas dû s'arranger depuis.
Ma question est donc de savoir si le Ratanakiri est encore intéressant à visiter et justifie encore l'éloignement et les temps de trajet pour y accéder?
J'ai vu que des treks étaient possibles dans la jungle mais, d'expérience, je sais que les guides rechignent parfois à s'enfoncer dans la forêt et se limitent à des marches assez courtes en bordure des parcs.
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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.
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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.
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I’ve been to Thailand before, but it was 15 years ago...
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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
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- 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.
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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.
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4 nights in Chiang Mai
3 nights on Koh Samui
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I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
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Thanks!
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Thanks! 🙂
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...
Thanks, friends, if you’ve got any suggestions.
Thanks, friends, if you’ve got any suggestions.
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?
Thanks, and long live the Nam! !
- 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?
Thanks, and long live the Nam! !
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.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
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.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
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?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
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?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
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. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
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
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
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!
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!






