Penang: Some Quick/current Info Needed

[theseveredhead]

i checked some past threads but many were dated. just looking for latest info -

Been awhile since i diy'd this...think i have to do a runner due to weekend.

does anyone know when PARVEZ stops taking apps for next day return?

penang stops accepting applications at 1200 correct?

how much is the cost for a single tourist (which must be paid in myr correct?)?

how much is a cab from jalan chulia, a current thread stated rm10 but also r/t myr from airport which seems much better value! im thinking that ride out should be about rm7??

[Fred Sanford]

yes Parvez stops at Noon for next day pickup. I believe the fee now is 110 riggies which Parvez will change your baht for you. They charge 20 ringgs still I think. As for your taxi question, you may want to reword it due to confusion

[Big A]

i checked some past threads but many were dated. just looking for latest info -

Been awhile since i diy'd this...think i have to do a runner due to weekend.

does anyone know when PARVEZ stops taking apps for next day return?

penang stops accepting applications at 1200 correct?

how much is the cost for a single tourist (which must be paid in myr correct?)?

how much is a cab from jalan chulia, a current thread stated rm10 but also r/t myr from airport which seems much better value! im thinking that ride out should be about rm7??

Ah-ha, so you DO use airports on visa runs.

Quote: 'sum nam nah for flying out of the country for 'holiday/visa run"

Big A-hole!

[theseveredhead]

thanks fred, 110 sounds about right incl the fee. i hope i can make it. train gets into hy supposedly before 7 but is usually 30-60 min late - then you gotta scramble for the minibus

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no a-hole, i realize that you have only been in thailand for a short while and think that the only way to get to penang is by air. -i will do it the old asian hand way, take the train. its actually really fun - but then again.... im have time, im not running back scared that i will find my thai wife/girlfriend shagging the likes of me.

im not a hard guy, you are forgiven.

fyi:

i will do the following:

bus to bkk b115

bts to hualampong b50

o/w to hatyai (2nd cl fan/sleeper) b550 (lower)

minibus to penang b220

return (add possible night in hat yai)

if i dont have to stay the weekend, the whole thing -including a single visa, bottle of whisky purch in thailand and some beers at the dive near the chinese temple off campbell will set me back b4500.

enjoy your day -

[Big A]

no a-hole, i realize that you have only been in thailand for a short while and think that the only way to get to penang is by air. -i will do it the old asian hand way, take the train. its actually really fun - but then again.... im have time, im not running back scared that i will find my thai wife/girlfriend shagging the likes of me.

10 years, mate. Came here well before the crash and loved the chaos!!

PS Have never flown to Penang in my life.

Edited August 5, 2007 by Big A