Spawnstar 1st Gear December 5, 2016 Share December 5, 2016 Tolls are normally 30B and if you don't have exact change , just make sure u put out your note early and they will prepare the change first. Now on a short road trip to the Khao Yai , about 2hr /180km away from the BKK airport . Staying at Khao yai for a few days and use it as a base to visit/explore Khmer temple in Phimai and Buriram, all a few hours drive away... ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged January 2, 2017 Share January 2, 2017 anyone familiar with the new (w.e.f. 31st Dec 2016) visa rule for entering Thailand via land borders? Apparently foreigners on Tourist Visa Exemption (which includes SG but not Msians) are only now allowed two (yes,2 ) land entries a year. I briefly saw this reported in Thai news but can't find the link now. some other links http://www.laotiantimes.com/2016/12/20/thai-visas/ http://www.thaivisaservice.com/visa-rules original notice in Thai http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2559/A/100/1.PDF wah lao. If indeed true, then will need to ration out the drive trips. In 2016 alone I went abt 4 or 5 times. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic January 2, 2017 Share January 2, 2017 anyone familiar with the new (w.e.f. 31st Dec 2016) visa rule for entering Thailand via land borders? Apparently foreigners on Tourist Visa Exemption (which includes SG but not Msians) are only now allowed two (yes,2 ) land entries a year. I briefly saw this reported in Thai news but can't find the link now. some other links http://www.laotiantimes.com/2016/12/20/thai-visas/ http://www.thaivisaservice.com/visa-rules original notice in Thai http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2559/A/100/1.PDF wah lao. If indeed true, then will need to ration out the drive trips. In 2016 alone I went abt 4 or 5 times. Thanks for the info. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic January 3, 2017 Share January 3, 2017 No worry; No tolls on Thai Roads. No toll road, free world cup. Thailand must be a wonderful place to live. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged January 3, 2017 Share January 3, 2017 anyone familiar with the new (w.e.f. 31st Dec 2016) visa rule for entering Thailand via land borders? Apparently foreigners on Tourist Visa Exemption (which includes SG but not Msians) are only now allowed two (yes,2 ) land entries a year. I briefly saw this reported in Thai news but can't find the link now. some other links http://www.laotiantimes.com/2016/12/20/thai-visas/ http://www.thaivisaservice.com/visa-rules original notice in Thai http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2559/A/100/1.PDF wah lao. If indeed true, then will need to ration out the drive trips. In 2016 alone I went abt 4 or 5 times. more here https://teakdoor.com/thai-visas-and-visa-runs/171556-only-2-visa-exempt-entries-land.html I guess this means that for the 3rd land entry, gotta apply for visa at Thai embassy prior to the trip? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic March 15, 2017 Share March 15, 2017 when approaching can jio here i 'm interested Just confirmed plan with fren on our trip to Phuket. 6th to 12th July. From SG -> Butterworth(1N) -> Phuket(3N) -> Hatyai(1N) -> KL(1N) -> SG 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBlade Internal Moderator March 15, 2017 Share March 15, 2017 I'm going up to Thailand next month as well! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic March 15, 2017 Share March 15, 2017 I'm going up to Thailand next month as well! Which part of Thailand you going? U going to this one? : https://www.facebook.com/events/710391522456162/ The Communist Hideout - 14th to 16th April 2017 Hotel: Grand Mandarin Betong Hotel Departure: 14th April 2017, returning on 16th April 2017 Briefing session: 3rd April 2017, 2pm (Monday) Walkie Talkie : Rental at $10 per day with $50 deposit Tour Price Twin/Triple Sharing $299 per person Child without bed $168 aged 3 to 11 years Child with bed $199 aged 3 to 11 years Chief Marshal: Chris Ng, assisted by FootWorks Marshal Team Highlights on optional day tour on 15th April 2017 ($99 per person, standard price for both adults and children) 1) Scenic drive on Route 76 from Kuala Kangsar to Thai border 2) Pleasant country drive through rural Thailand 3) We drive The Mongkolit Tunnel at downtown Betong 4) Send a postcard home at the world’s largest mail box 5) Visit The Piyamit Tunnels 6) Cook quail and chicken eggs at Betong Hot Spring in 7 minutes at the small village of Sala 7) Meet, talk and have your photo taken will real former Communist Guerillas (they are much older now….) 8) Optional: Showtime at 10pm, Merlin Disco (I have no idea what “Showtime” means…. Go at your own risk! Merlin Disco is walking distance from our hotel.) General information This tour will take you to the far north of Malaysia. We exit The North South Highway at Exit No. 143 (Kuala Kangsar) and go north to Pengkalan Hulu. This is Route No. 76 which runs through the heart of Perak. From Pengkalan Hulu, it is a short drive on Route 77 to the Thai border. Pengkalan Hulu is Malaysia’s last frontier town before we drive into Thailand. This is a true blue FootWorks Adventure Drive - into another unchartered territory. Itinerary 14th April 2017 (Fri) Singapore to Betong 0600 Registration. 0615 Pre departure briefing and flag off. 0930 Breakfast at Pagoh R&R (on your own) 1200 Lunch at Sungei Buloh R&R (on your own) Drive continues to Kuala Kangsar. 1600 Border crossing at Betong. Check in at Grand Mandarin Betong Hotel. Dinner at own cost (street foods at downtown Betong) 15th April 2017 (Sat) Day tour to Piyamit Tunnel 0700 Morning call/breakfast/briefing 0800 Free and easy. OR, Optional day tour ($99 per person) We take a pleasant country drive through rural Thailand and visit the following: 1) Betong Hot Spring & Betong Botanical Gardens 2) Piyamit Tunnels 3) Communist Village 4) City Tour (the world’s biggest post box) 16th April 2017 (Sun) Betong to Singapore (B) 0800 Breakfast/briefing. 0900 Convoy leaves hotel. You have the option to extend stay or leave earlier. Lunch at Tapah R&R or Sungei Buloh R&R at own cost. We arrive home just before sunset. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBlade Internal Moderator March 16, 2017 Share March 16, 2017 Nope. Going with my group of friends only. Just up to Hat Yai this now. Which part of Thailand you going? U going to this one? : https://www.facebook.com/events/710391522456162/ The Communist Hideout - 14th to 16th April 2017Hotel: Grand Mandarin Betong HotelDeparture: 14th April 2017, returning on 16th April 2017Briefing session: 3rd April 2017, 2pm (Monday)Walkie Talkie : Rental at $10 per day with $50 depositTour Price Twin/Triple Sharing $299 per personChild without bed $168 aged 3 to 11 yearsChild with bed $199 aged 3 to 11 yearsChief Marshal: Chris Ng, assisted by FootWorks Marshal TeamHighlights on optional day tour on 15th April 2017 ($99 per person, standard price for both adults and children) 1) Scenic drive on Route 76 from Kuala Kangsar to Thai border2) Pleasant country drive through rural Thailand3) We drive The Mongkolit Tunnel at downtown Betong4) Send a postcard home at the world’s largest mail box 5) Visit The Piyamit Tunnels6) Cook quail and chicken eggs at Betong Hot Spring in 7 minutes at the small village of Sala7) Meet, talk and have your photo taken will real former Communist Guerillas (they are much older now….)8) Optional: Showtime at 10pm, Merlin Disco (I have no idea what “Showtime” means…. Go at your own risk! Merlin Disco is walking distance from our hotel.) General informationThis tour will take you to the far north of Malaysia.We exit The North South Highway at Exit No. 143 (Kuala Kangsar) and go north to Pengkalan Hulu. This is Route No. 76 which runs through the heart of Perak. From Pengkalan Hulu, it is a short drive on Route 77 to the Thai border.Pengkalan Hulu is Malaysia’s last frontier town before we drive into Thailand. This is a true blue FootWorks Adventure Drive - into another unchartered territory. Itinerary14th April 2017 (Fri) Singapore to Betong 0600 Registration. 0615 Pre departure briefing and flag off. 0930 Breakfast at Pagoh R&R (on your own)1200 Lunch at Sungei Buloh R&R (on your own)Drive continues to Kuala Kangsar. 1600 Border crossing at Betong.Check in at Grand Mandarin Betong Hotel.Dinner at own cost (street foods at downtown Betong)15th April 2017 (Sat) Day tour to Piyamit Tunnel0700 Morning call/breakfast/briefing0800 Free and easy. OR,Optional day tour ($99 per person) We take a pleasant country drive through rural Thailand and visit the following:1) Betong Hot Spring & Betong Botanical Gardens2) Piyamit Tunnels3) Communist Village4) City Tour (the world’s biggest post box)16th April 2017 (Sun) Betong to Singapore (B)0800 Breakfast/briefing.0900 Convoy leaves hotel. You have the option to extend stay or leave earlier.Lunch at Tapah R&R or Sungei Buloh R&R at own cost.We arrive home just before sunset. 17190621_1455477541183164_5864785139581976211_n.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic March 16, 2017 Share March 16, 2017 Nope. Going with my group of friends only. Just up to Hat Yai this now. Have great trip ahead. Let me know what to see and buy in Hatyai. Havent been there since 1995. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic March 16, 2017 Share March 16, 2017 This is an interesting itinerary, but $99 per pax for optional day trip is a bit too much. I don't recall the tickets for tunnels and hot spring cost so much. Is it RM ? All prices quoted in SGD. That was what I found while searching around the internet on road trips to Thailand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged March 16, 2017 Share March 16, 2017 This is an interesting itinerary, but $99 per pax for optional day trip is a bit too much. I don't recall the tickets for tunnels and hot spring cost so much. Is it RM ? betong is a very small town. I saw more durian trees than people LOL can easily DIY with a GPS. Don't need handholding. I went to all the places listed. Hotel - the Grand Mandarin betong is an old hotel. 4 -star at it's prime. I parked at the driveway when I was there. But next time (if I ever go to Betong again) I will probably look for a newer hotel. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis-jack 6th Gear March 16, 2017 Share March 16, 2017 Just confirmed plan with fren on our trip to Phuket. 6th to 12th July. From SG -> Butterworth(1N) -> Phuket(3N) -> Hatyai(1N) -> KL(1N) -> SG Cool how many car going Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic March 16, 2017 Share March 16, 2017 Cool how many car going Only one car. Two drivers. My fren and I. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis-jack 6th Gear March 16, 2017 Share March 16, 2017 Only one car. Two drivers. My fren and I. wife going oso Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged March 16, 2017 Share March 16, 2017 Which part of Thailand you going? U going to this one? : https://www.facebook.com/events/710391522456162/ The Communist Hideout - 14th to 16th April 2017 Hotel: Grand Mandarin Betong Hotel Departure: 14th April 2017, returning on 16th April 2017 Briefing session: 3rd April 2017, 2pm (Monday) Walkie Talkie : Rental at $10 per day with $50 deposit Tour Price Twin/Triple Sharing $299 per person Child without bed $168 aged 3 to 11 years Child with bed $199 aged 3 to 11 years Chief Marshal: Chris Ng, assisted by FootWorks Marshal Team Highlights on optional day tour on 15th April 2017 ($99 per person, standard price for both adults and children) 1) Scenic drive on Route 76 from Kuala Kangsar to Thai border 2) Pleasant country drive through rural Thailand 3) We drive The Mongkolit Tunnel at downtown Betong 4) Send a postcard home at the world’s largest mail box 5) Visit The Piyamit Tunnels 6) Cook quail and chicken eggs at Betong Hot Spring in 7 minutes at the small village of Sala 7) Meet, talk and have your photo taken will real former Communist Guerillas (they are much older now….) 8) Optional: Showtime at 10pm, Merlin Disco (I have no idea what “Showtime” means…. Go at your own risk! Merlin Disco is walking distance from our hotel.) General information This tour will take you to the far north of Malaysia. We exit The North South Highway at Exit No. 143 (Kuala Kangsar) and go north to Pengkalan Hulu. This is Route No. 76 which runs through the heart of Perak. From Pengkalan Hulu, it is a short drive on Route 77 to the Thai border. Pengkalan Hulu is Malaysia’s last frontier town before we drive into Thailand. This is a true blue FootWorks Adventure Drive - into another unchartered territory. Itinerary 14th April 2017 (Fri) Singapore to Betong 0600 Registration. 0615 Pre departure briefing and flag off. 0930 Breakfast at Pagoh R&R (on your own) 1200 Lunch at Sungei Buloh R&R (on your own) Drive continues to Kuala Kangsar. 1600 Border crossing at Betong. Check in at Grand Mandarin Betong Hotel. Dinner at own cost (street foods at downtown Betong) 15th April 2017 (Sat) Day tour to Piyamit Tunnel 0700 Morning call/breakfast/briefing 0800 Free and easy. OR, Optional day tour ($99 per person) We take a pleasant country drive through rural Thailand and visit the following: 1) Betong Hot Spring & Betong Botanical Gardens 2) Piyamit Tunnels 3) Communist Village 4) City Tour (the world’s biggest post box) 16th April 2017 (Sun) Betong to Singapore (B) 0800 Breakfast/briefing. 0900 Convoy leaves hotel. You have the option to extend stay or leave earlier. Lunch at Tapah R&R or Sungei Buloh R&R at own cost. We arrive home just before sunset. I'm surprised iyerweng is not in the list http://mistbetong.blogspot.sg/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChcRcCgx6Kg 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic March 16, 2017 Share March 16, 2017 wife going oso No. Boys only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis-jack 6th Gear March 20, 2017 Share March 20, 2017 No. Boys only. so i bump inside yr car? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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