To get new extension I prefer to travel out of Thailand and back once a year.  Previously I was going to Hong Kong as I know the place and like to visit. But maybe this time could be some other place.  Recommendations?  I like  to see developed contemporary and safe city where I can go alone and not get bored also, if there would be second Bangkok I would go there. 

To get the second year on an OA Visa I have done Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Both were fine.  In my case all I had to do was just fly out and fly back in. Both cities were great.  Both flights were under 3 hours.  

11 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

To get the second year on an OA Visa I have done Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Both were fine.  In my case all I had to do was just fly out and fly back in. Both cities were great.  Both flights were under 3 hours.  

Even not stayed a night at destination?  Kuala Lumpur maybe option, Singapore I doubt because there is some draconian regulations about smoking and others.

5 minutes ago, Terek said:

Even not stayed a night at destination?  Kuala Lumpur maybe option, Singapore I doubt because there is some draconian regulations about smoking and others.

No stayed two nights at both and enjoyed it.  I really liked Singapore and the most amazing thing I saw was drivers actually obeying traffic laws.  This was after living in the land of smiles for years.  I did not feel SIN was a.draconian place.  Yes, they have some strict laws but I felt very safe there and it had just everything I could ask for.  For KL was a close second to SIN. 

Hanoi

Penang

23 hours ago, Terek said:

To get new extension I prefer to travel out of Thailand and back once a year.  Previously I was going to Hong Kong as I know the place and like to visit. But maybe this time could be some other place.  Recommendations?  I like  to see developed contemporary and safe city where I can go alone and not get bored also, if there would be second Bangkok I would go there. 

Berlin, London, Madrid, Istanbul, aso😂

On 3/8/2024 at 1:21 PM, Terek said:

To get new extension I prefer to travel out of Thailand and back once a year.  Previously I was going to Hong Kong as I know the place and like to visit. But maybe this time could be some other place.  Recommendations?  I like  to see developed contemporary and safe city where I can go alone and not get bored also, if there would be second Bangkok I would go there. 

Singapore is clean, orderly and easy to go and come back.  I like the PI but many do not...Malaysia is reported to be nice too.  I have been to Jakarta, myanmar, VN, Japan, Taiwan, Korea.. though Myanmar is at war.  VN is quick but I am not familiar with their visas.  Too many choices...Good luck!

I agree with all that @sqwakvfr has said. If KL, there is a decent hotel right at the airport that I've used, but if booking overnight make sure you don't book the cheaper day rate. Places to eat in the airport, of course, a few minutes walk away on a dedicated pathway, as well as a restaurant in the hotel.

Penang (Georgetown).  Hotel:  High end but takes you back luxuriously in time:  Eastern & Oriental hotel.

 

Startlingly clean city after Thailand.  And architecturally easy on the eye (again, after Thailand). 

 

Cheapest flight: Air Asia from DMK.

Vientiane Laos, lovely city with French influence, everyone drives sensibly. Lovely people and very cheap 

Singapore; and especially on Sentosa Island you won't get bored...

For similar reasons I went to Malacca for a few days. Very interesting place, plenty of history, lots to see and abundant food choices as well as decent places to stay.

8 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

I agree with all that @sqwakvfr has said. If KL, there is a decent hotel right at the airport that I've used, but if booking overnight make sure you don't book the cheaper day rate. Places to eat in the airport, of course, a few minutes walk away on a dedicated pathway, as well as a restaurant in the hotel.

I assume you mean the Tune hotel at klia2 which is owned by Air Asia and is also the hotel that the flight stewardess  stay at

22 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

I assume you mean the Tune hotel at klia2 which is owned by Air Asia and is also the hotel that the flight stewardess  stay at

 

Correct. Perfectly adequate.

KL is a favorite of ours, short and inexpensive flight with Air Asia, based in Malaysia. Clean, civilised, friendly people. Inexpensive hotels, if you want them. Been many times. 

Phu Quoc Vietnam, a nice little different destination with direct flights from BKK. I Have also enjoyed KL many times. 

 

 

Kiev 

Siem Reap.

Beirut is nice this time of the year.

40 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Kiev 

 

Kiev, Idaho, correct?

33 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Beirut is nice this time of the year.

 

Yes, agreed.  Especially the suburb of Hezbollah.  Nice 'n peaceful, good neighbours.

2 minutes ago, blazes said:

 

Kiev, Idaho, correct?

 Kyiv as spelt by Ukraine, also spelt as Kiev by Russia. (Wikipedia)

15 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

 Kyiv as spelt by Ukraine, also spelt as Kiev by Russia. (Wikipedia)

 

Oh dear...my weak joke fell on deaf ears. Sorry about that.

 

Not your fault if you've never heard of Moscow, Idaho.

Edited March 10, 20242 yr by blazes

6 minutes ago, blazes said:

 

Oh dear...my weak joke fell on deaf ears. Sorry about that.

 

Not your fault if you've never heard of Moscow, Idaho.

I have Zero Knowledge of the USA, nor do I want to. Guess the OP could try Paris though. 

What about Bali ? Touristy place, probably as safe as any other. Not far.

I'd fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) in Vietnam. Great place for a change of scenery, you won't get bored. Many flights available throughout the day from both BKK and DMK.

 

Depending on your nationality, you might qualify for visa exempt entry to Vietnam, which is 45 days nowadays. Otherwise you'd need an eVisa.

There is some real tidy flange in South Korea... Hooker Hill is fun, you wont get bored there !

On 3/10/2024 at 10:40 AM, Ralf001 said:

There is some real tidy flange in South Korea... Hooker Hill is fun, you wont get bored there !

Korea would be interesting, but too cold now, and that Hill is closed as I know.

Plenty of options... But given the Op - the obvious options that spring to mind are: 

 

- Ho Chi Minh City

- Hanoi

- Penang

- Vientiane