Je souhaiterai avoir plus d'infos sur les endroits "à ne pas louper" en Thailande. Je pars avec mon ami pdt 3 semaines. On arrive le 1er Novembre et on part de suite à Chiang Mai pour la Loy Krathong, on y reste au moins 2j, puis, découverte du Nord En fin de séjour, on aimerai partir dans le sud, pour découvrir mais aussi faire un peu de plongée vers Krabi ou l'île Ko Tao ou Ko Samui, nos derniers jours seront consacrés à Bangkok puis dur retour vers la France le 20 Novembre. Ma question est de savoir si ça vaut le coup de faire le Nord-est: Khon Kaen... Avez d'autres coins à nous conseiller? Merci beaucoup à tous ceux qui prendront le temps d'y répondre. A bientôt
Voyage de trois semaines en Thaïlande: endroits à ne pas louper?
by Dabinos
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Bonjour à tous,
Je souhaiterai avoir plus d'infos sur les endroits "à ne pas louper" en Thailande. Je pars avec mon ami pdt 3 semaines. On arrive le 1er Novembre et on part de suite à Chiang Mai pour la Loy Krathong, on y reste au moins 2j, puis, découverte du Nord En fin de séjour, on aimerai partir dans le sud, pour découvrir mais aussi faire un peu de plongée vers Krabi ou l'île Ko Tao ou Ko Samui, nos derniers jours seront consacrés à Bangkok puis dur retour vers la France le 20 Novembre. Ma question est de savoir si ça vaut le coup de faire le Nord-est: Khon Kaen... Avez d'autres coins à nous conseiller? Merci beaucoup à tous ceux qui prendront le temps d'y répondre. A bientôt
Je souhaiterai avoir plus d'infos sur les endroits "à ne pas louper" en Thailande. Je pars avec mon ami pdt 3 semaines. On arrive le 1er Novembre et on part de suite à Chiang Mai pour la Loy Krathong, on y reste au moins 2j, puis, découverte du Nord En fin de séjour, on aimerai partir dans le sud, pour découvrir mais aussi faire un peu de plongée vers Krabi ou l'île Ko Tao ou Ko Samui, nos derniers jours seront consacrés à Bangkok puis dur retour vers la France le 20 Novembre. Ma question est de savoir si ça vaut le coup de faire le Nord-est: Khon Kaen... Avez d'autres coins à nous conseiller? Merci beaucoup à tous ceux qui prendront le temps d'y répondre. A bientôt
Ma question est de savoir si ça vaut le coup de faire le Nord-est: Khon Kaen...
Bjr, Si c'est un 1er voyage, et compte tenu de vos envies et de la durée de votre séjour, je dirais non. BKK, CM et le Sud devraient bien vous occuper. Ce serait un peu aller dans la Creuse pour visiter la France. Entre les calanques de Cassis et les jolis bords de Creuse, je n' hésite pas.
Bjr, Si c'est un 1er voyage, et compte tenu de vos envies et de la durée de votre séjour, je dirais non. BKK, CM et le Sud devraient bien vous occuper. Ce serait un peu aller dans la Creuse pour visiter la France. Entre les calanques de Cassis et les jolis bords de Creuse, je n' hésite pas.
Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
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Voyage de trois semaines en Thaïlande: endroits à ne pas louper?
Bonjour ,
Surtout c'est ne pas louper l'avion au départ après c'est bon . 😉
Déjà en faisant le Nord Chiang Maï + les environs il y a du boulot beaucoup de choses à voir , Khon Kaen oui c'est intéressant mais je trouve que ce sera trop charger vaut mieux profiter du Sud un peu plus .
Bonjour ,
Surtout c'est ne pas louper l'avion au départ après c'est bon . 😉
Déjà en faisant le Nord Chiang Maï + les environs il y a du boulot beaucoup de choses à voir , Khon Kaen oui c'est intéressant mais je trouve que ce sera trop charger vaut mieux profiter du Sud un peu plus .
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Salut, pour le sud, , pour la plongée et de belles plages il faut aller à Koh Tao. J'y suis allée en 2005 et j'y suis retournée en 2008 et en Thailande, ça fait partie des plus beaux sites de plongée, de la Thaïlande, je précise. Koh samui, ce n'est pas pour la plongée, rien à voir là. Krabi, il faut aller du côté de Rai Leh, tu peux plonger, mais c'est pas aussi beau que koh tao. Bon voyage!
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à ta place j'irai plonger autour des iles similans dans la mer d'andaman. Rends toi à Khao Lak pour les écoles et clubs de plongés qui déservent les iles similans.
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salut, moi personnellement je n'ai pas aimé khon kaen(par rapport a d'autres endroits en thailande)pour la plongée mieux vaut aller coté mer andaman
steph72
salut, moi personnellement je n'ai pas aimé khon kaen(par rapport a d'autres endroits en thailande)pour la plongée mieux vaut aller coté mer andaman
AH!...Enfin un connaisseur!...😛
Pour la plongée , je confirme: à part quelques carpes, tilapias et gouramis, Khon kaen est assez limité...😛
AH!...Enfin un connaisseur!...😛
Pour la plongée , je confirme: à part quelques carpes, tilapias et gouramis, Khon kaen est assez limité...😛
Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
Le Bouddha Gautama, vers 500 av J.C.
A partir de Chiang Mai vous aurez un tres bel itineraire en montant vers Thaton a la frontiere Birmane . Avec par exemple un stop a Chiang Dao . Nombrweuses choses a voir ( il n'y a pas que la grotte ....) A partir de Thaton aussi mais il vous faudra un vehicule sinon vous etes a la merci des tour operator ......Vous etes en plein dans les zones tribales , cascades sources d'eau chaudes , j'y habite et c'est magnifique . Puis rejoindre Chiang Rai par notre riviere et prendre l'autre vallee pour redescendre sur Chiang Mai . Si ca vous dit j'ai plein de fiches sur tout ca si vous passez par ici demander Nid et Paulo . J'ai oublie ...Amoins que vous soyez des adeptes du tourisme de masse et des fool moon party (je vais me faire incendier ) mais evitez Koh Samui
qui jouit d'un marketting tres efficace , c'est pas les iles qui manquent .
paulo
Bas je vote encore Samui et plus particulierement Lamai, effectivement je vote pour ma paroisse mais bon ici les gents que je vois sont a 80% (avec 10% d'eternel insatisfait qui reviennent tout de meme tous les ans) satisfait et meme etonamant surpris car (a par chaweng) ce n'est pas bonder de touriste (eviter janvier) et de Samui ou a samui il y a toutes les activitees que l'on veux : plongee visites cascades elephant etc...
Si vous avez des questions hesitez pas.
bye
Si vous avez des questions hesitez pas.
bye
Il n'y a d'homme plus complet que celui qui a beaucoup voyagé, qui a changé vingt fois la forme de sa pensée et de sa vie
(je vais me faire incendier )
je t'incendi ! vilain ! pas beau 😉
je t'incendi ! vilain ! pas beau 😉
Il n'y a d'homme plus complet que celui qui a beaucoup voyagé, qui a changé vingt fois la forme de sa pensée et de sa vie
Merci beaucoup pour ces précieux conseils.
Si on passe par là, on vous demande!!
A partir de Chiang Mai, on souhaite monter vers Chiang Rai, pour ces plantations de thé, en passant par Chiang Dao, peut-être. Combien de jours prévoir pour faire ce trajet, en ayant visiter Chiang Mai auparavant?
En descendant jusqu'à Bangkok depuis Chaing Rai, on souhaiterai s'arréter+visiter Sukhotai puis Ayuthaya. Quelle autres villes y aurait à visiter et combien de temps doit on prévoir sachant qu'on descendrait ensuite sur Koh Tao et plus?
En effet, pas du tout adepte du tourisme de masse mais plutot tranquilité, nature et exotisme.
Encore merci
A++
idee : Un journee Chiang Mai - Thaton . 180 kms mais en temps 3h30 avec arret a mi-route a Chiang Dao (plusieurs sites a voir : la grottre , le monastere a flan de piton calcaire et un autre monastere tout a cote dans un cadre magnifique , tout ca proche les uns des autres au milieu des pitons ( prendre par la rocade qui contourne
Chiang Dao jusqu'a l'intersection puis a gauche) . J'ai une bonne adresse pour manger a la meme intersection prendre a droite c'est a 20m sur la gauche japano thai , reprendre la route puis a tout a la fin des virages avant Chrapakhan , gros Check point
tournez a gauche de suite , suivre cette petite route (3 a 4 kms) vous trouverez un monastere avec un temple magnifique dans une salle de grotte ( en haut des escaliers ) . Arrives a Thaton passez me voir je vous aiderai pour votre hotel . J'ai des fiches de tout ce qu'on peut faire (itineraires avec Photos ) . A mon avis au moins une journee pour Thaton et tout ce qu'il y a voir dans les environs . Apres continuer sur Mae Salong ( les plantations de The ) la aussi j'ai des plans et fiches avec photos de differents circuits dans cette montagne . Dormir a Chiang Rai (bonne adresse pas chere ). Je connais tres bien tout le nord apres beaucoup moins....Sukhotai me parait inevitable et vraiment bien , apres ....D'autres connaissent mieux que moi . regardez et demandez (au coffee shop le long de la route dans Thaton par exemple )Nid et Paulo ne sont pas difficile a trouver . On est a 250m apres le pont sur la riviere . Soyez curieux a Chiang Dao tout n'est pas dans les guides loin de la ........
paulo
Bonjour,
On aimerait passer quelques jours, 5 ou 6, entre la baie de Phang Nga, Krabi et Koh Phi Phi. Dans ce coin là, on va aller sûr voir la James Bond Island, Koh Panyee (village sur pilottis), passer 1 journée à Koh Phi Phi Leh (Maya bay, Viking Cave, Pi-Leh Bay) et peut-être Krabi. On est pas trop intéressé pour aller sur Phuket. Mes questions sont: - d'après vous: y aurait-il d'autres choses à voir dans les environs? - quel est le plus joli coin pour plongée? - peut-être s'arrêter quelques jours sur Krabi et faire toutes ces excursions depuis là? Cela vaut-il le coup? J'entends tellement de choses différentes que je ne sais plus vraiment quoi faire et le temps nous est forcement compté!!! Donc voila, merci d'avance à tous ceux qui voudront m'aider dans ce dur choix. Have a nice day! Cheers Elodie
On aimerait passer quelques jours, 5 ou 6, entre la baie de Phang Nga, Krabi et Koh Phi Phi. Dans ce coin là, on va aller sûr voir la James Bond Island, Koh Panyee (village sur pilottis), passer 1 journée à Koh Phi Phi Leh (Maya bay, Viking Cave, Pi-Leh Bay) et peut-être Krabi. On est pas trop intéressé pour aller sur Phuket. Mes questions sont: - d'après vous: y aurait-il d'autres choses à voir dans les environs? - quel est le plus joli coin pour plongée? - peut-être s'arrêter quelques jours sur Krabi et faire toutes ces excursions depuis là? Cela vaut-il le coup? J'entends tellement de choses différentes que je ne sais plus vraiment quoi faire et le temps nous est forcement compté!!! Donc voila, merci d'avance à tous ceux qui voudront m'aider dans ce dur choix. Have a nice day! Cheers Elodie
Salut, à Krabi, il faut aller à Rai Leh, sinon ça ne vaut pas le coup, aussi il y a koh phi phi, touristique, mais sympa! Pour plonger....il y a koh phi phi et Rai leh! Vous pouvez aller de krabi à koh pĥi phi sans probl. en ferry! A+
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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!
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!
Hi everyone,
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)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !