Need To Make Urgent Visa Trip In Asia, Need Advice.

[davejonesbkk]

So I've had a bit of a nightmare with my Ed visa and it seems my visa has expired and I need to leave Thailand ASAP. I know I could just go to Cambodia on a border run trip but I really don't fancy sitting on a bus all day so I'd rather spend some more money and have a short working vacation. My questions are:

Which countries can I easily go to without having to apply for a visa first?

I will be taking my laptop and iPad with me and will need reasonable Internet either in the hotel I'm staying at and/or nearby coffee shops, which cities or areas have this? I was thinking perhaps Jakarta but a friend said the Internet is a joke there even in the big hotels....

These are my other options with pros and cons:

Hong Kong - very expensive

Singapore - same as above :/

KL or Penang - I hear Penang is nice but dull, I don't know about the Internet there though, same for KL

Manila - This is probably my preferred choice, I know it's not too expensive but no idea about the Internet there....

Ho Chi Min - I know nothing about this place...

Vientiane - been here before and don't want to go again

Pnomh pen - really don't fancy going here

Any other ideas or suggestions or advice?

[edwinclapham]

Hanoi is one of my favourite cities. Far nicer than HCM

[VisasPlus]

My advice is that you seem to be in the wrong forum. Maybe a travel forum will suit you better ?

[merlen10002]

No your wrong about Penang, not nice and very dull.

[7by7]

My advice is that you seem to be in the wrong forum. Maybe a travel forum will suit you better ?

Agreed; moved.

[Sateev]

You'll be surprised at how expensive Manila is, especially for the level of (non) service you get. Food sucks, too. Miserable bunch of, "I'm poor, you're rich, gimme money." low-lifes abound.

I'd re-think Phnom Penh (after you learn how to spell it) - there is good food and reasonably priced accommodation, especially if you make the effort to have a look around. Hint: find a guesthouse away from the riverside bar areas.

Internet is surprisingly good, although your mileage may vary from hotel to hotel. People can't be beat.

[WilliaminBKK]

You'll be surprised at how expensive Manila is, especially for the level of (non) service you get. Food sucks, too. Miserable bunch of, "I'm poor, you're rich, gimme money." low-lifes abound.

I'd re-think Phnom Penh (after you learn how to spell it) - there is good food and reasonably priced accommodation, especially if you make the effort to have a look around. Hint: find a guesthouse away from the riverside bar areas.

Internet is surprisingly good, although your mileage may vary from hotel to hotel. People can't be beat.

Couldn`t agree more, Manila really sucks the internet is ok at 5 star hotels but getting to them and spending $200 is hardly worth the effort, the airport is beyond terrible and that sets the scene for the rest of Manila, squatters, garbage, scammers & crime there is nothing to see in terms of culture......if it`s your preferred it will be your first and last. I`d do Phnom Penh

[PattayaParent]

Hanoi is one of my favourite cities. Far nicer than HCM

But he will need a visa for Viet Nam and not the other places.

Penang is dull but it's a nice train ride and good food can be found there.

[Latindancer]

I agree with the anti-Manila crowd. Went there 25 years ago. Returned 3 years ago and it had degenerated...what a dump ! And what desperate-looking people in the backpacker area ! Couldn't find anything much but junk food places.

Wherever you go, be very careful with your computer.