Thailand: (Updated) Driving Trip to Phuket/Krabi

[Fondue]

Such road trips do not save much over taking a flight because the opportunity cost for the extra days required will offset the lower travel cost.

 

I'll recommend only if you are keen to explore the places enroute and these places are part of your vacation plan. If its strictly Pt A to B and back, just take a flight.

[Lalakio]

hi all intending to go on a road trip to phuket this 14th dec to 18th dec, anyone keen to join in?

[Wanderer]

Wats ur itinerary like?

[Lalakio]

had booked hotel at phuket 15th dec, 18th dec check out. So was thinkin of leavin sg on 14th dec early morning, for return leg most likely stopover 1 nite at genting. Will be only me & wifey since we've nvr drive further than genting b4, so both of us r very keen on this.

Edited December 7, 2008 by Lalakio

[Wanderer]

icic..... in that case won't be able to join u then. Have fun!

[Sir8]

I just got back from my road trip to Phuket. Everything was good and safe, but rather quiet though. Saw many many shops just idling.

[Valentino73]

Dear All,

 

Just came back from Bukit Kayu Hitam on 15-Dec (Thai-Malay Border)

The journey was smooth but Ipoh nowadays seem to have heavy rain.

[wasted almost an hour plus in the rain driving like 50-70 km as the rain was heavy and have difficulty viewing]

So a reminder to all Brothers & Sisters, be careful as the weather are getting bad lately. Do drive carfully

 

Another thing if you are using GPS and is not updated, do remember to exit at N/S highway 214 and this is a shorter route to the north.

Do not use the route from KL and it will make another big round.

 

That's all. Wish you all have a safe journey and have fun.

 

After the Malaysia's border and Thailand's custom, the roadside stalls at Dannork selling fried chicken taste good provided you dare to eat.

You can see them anywhere on the road and stalls are just few steps away from one another.

[Karu]

Did a search... Found this. Not driving but thinking of flying over to Krabi for a short trip during Mar hols. Any advise on hotels & things to do with kids? Probably spend 3 nights there.

[Kezg1]

...anybody been to Krabi lately...??

[Karu]

Yes was in Krabi last Dec. Quieter than Phuket but the beaches are comparable.

 

Now going Phuket later in Dec. Kids just love the beaches but we are a bit bored. Any suggestions on where to go?

[Tohto]

Yes was in Krabi last Dec. Quieter than Phuket but the beaches are comparable.

 

Now going Phuket later in Dec. Kids just love the beaches but we are a bit bored. Any suggestions on where to go?

 

I am traveling to Hua Hin this Dec before go Bangkok.

 

Will be have a half day traveling to here.

 

http://www.huahinhills.com/

 

http://aroimakmak.com/hua-hin-hills-vineyard/

[Jamesc]

...anybody been to Krabi lately...??

 

Went Krabi last year, found it really boring

 

prefer Phuket cos a lot more things to see

 

and do.

 

[Tcx607]

I am traveling to Hua Hin this Dec before go Bangkok.

 

Will be have a half day traveling to here.

 

http://www.huahinhills.com/

 

http://aroimakmak.com/hua-hin-hills-vineyard/

 

Hua Hin seems interesting to me.

Will it be better to rent a car from BKK and drive down?

Previously, I visited a few islands from Rayong down south. At least, away from tourists area

[Tohto]

Hua Hin seems interesting to me.

Will it be better to rent a car from BKK and drive down?

Previously, I visited a few islands from Rayong down south. At least, away from tourists area

 

Yah. I will rent a car from Bangkok international airport and drive to Hua Hin stay for 3N. Only about 220km away.

Will return the car back at BKK city.