Phatbeets Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Arrive in bkk on the 8. Of April. Relax a couple of days in that city I luv so much. On the 12. take the train to Si Sa Ket (issan) (we have our ticket already). Wife always look forward to be home for that period. Stay there until the 16. Than EITHER go to Ubon and from there to the Cambodian border and from there take a look at PPthan transit via Sihanoukville to Koh Rong and stay there a good week. OR check out Khon kaen, from there to Nong Khai (I’m assuming we should be able to find a bus to get us there) probably staying 2-3 days in Nong Khaithan again either quickly Vientiane and from there 4-5 days in Luang Prabang or staying in north Thailand though I currently don’t have any good ideawhat to visit that did not see. I think I will take the latest incl. Luang Prabang. Than flying back to bkk in order to save some time/hustle. Than again 2 days in bkk and than taking a bus to Ranong and from there a good week on koh phayam.If we still have enough time visit some friends on Koh Phangan (I’m assuming this must be easily feasible in a day - what target city/pier would you recommendthat is available by bus from Ranong?) Than on the way back fade away in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRRR Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 To rate your trip I would need to see a picture of the wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatbeets Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 np this is last night in a Thai karaoke in my city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've not been in a few years, but some like PP, some don't. I didn't. Same with Snooky. Been reports of quite a bit of crime there. Heard the islands off Snooky are quite nice. Hope to visit one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourendo Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Jesus.....<deleted>... do you need strangers to confirm your plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatbeets Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 As you may or may not have noticed I also ask for some recommendations on some specific transfer etc keep it moving if you have nothing to add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 You are looking at about a 4 hour drive to the ferry to KPN. There is no direct bus, so you'll have to go to Surat Thani and transfer from there. Probably about a 5 hour trip. Then a few hours or more to KPN depending on if you catch a ferry immediately or were unlucky and arrived just as one was departing! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 6 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canathai8 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I'll give you a rating of ten out of ten for your upcoming trip plan. You know what's best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatbeets Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thx I also had Ranong to Surat Thani in mind instead of heading to chumphon. On the map it doesnt look like a big distance but 5h seems realistic. That should work if we get the first ferry out of koh phayam. I've not been in a few years, but some like PP, some don't. I didn't. Same with Snooky. Been reports of quite a bit of crime there. Heard the islands off Snooky are quite nice. Hope to visit one day. Yeah I saw that thread on TV but 1. Its a bit dated (from 2013) tho and I dunno the how the situation has evolved.2. I believe we are experienced travelers and know how to behave e.g. I can not imagine that Sihanoukville is worse than manila or cebu city 3. one person is always reporting this and other are reporting that which at end is the pure opposite so the best is always to assess by yourself imo and finally we are not looking to explore that city its just a gateway to Koh rong island which indeed looks amazing for 2016. But than again like I said in the OP I might rather take the Laotian road instead of that in order to add some diversity because island life with koh phayam is definitely planned. (another Island I absolutely want to see now instead of in 5 years.) But I'm curious to hear about experience of other peeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatbeets Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 I'll give you a rating of ten out of ten for your upcoming trip plan. You know what's best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Snooky is completely different than Manila or Cebu. I've got friends living in PP right now and others who commute. They commute because they don't want to live there! LOL Most who really like PP are there because of the lower costs and easier visas versus here. If you do go, you really should see Angkor Wat. It's amazing. I've not been to LP in some time, but really liked it there on my last visit. Getting more crowded now, but that's true all over Asia. Vang Vieng is a great place to stop midway. Get a room right on the river with views of the mountains. Fantastic. Vientiane has some sights and some things to do, same with Khon Kaen. Depends on what you are looking to do...That time of year is going to be HOT! As you well know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatbeets Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Nice You think LP will still be crowded mid April? Vang Vieng yeah obviously that must be nice if you find the right spot to stay at away from the teens who watch "friends" 24/7 on repeat and fail to realize that this is a 20 year late pass. Any bungalow recommendation? Same for Khon Kaen anything I should not miss? Gracias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 If you are there around the water festival, then yes, it will be packed. I don't know the dates for that....sorry! In VV, we stayed out of town a bit, but right on the river. Beautiful. The float down the river was great fun. For Khon Kaen, I'd do a separate post in the Issan forum. Might get more replies there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatbeets Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Lao Songkran is shifted by 1 day compared to Thai Songkran. Anyway thx for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Ok...after seeing the wife....nix the whole trip plan. Spend 3 weeks in a love motel with her in BKK and you will be happier than looking at Temples in Issan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourendo Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 np this is last night in a Thai karaoke in my city For a young fella.....too many plans....just do it.......thought you was an old dude and needed medication stops etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Koh Rong has a nasty reputation for sand flies - sand fly bites can make your and wife's life miserable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Vang Vieng has kind of cleaned up in the last 5 years. More restrictions on the booze-tubing and all day party atmosphere and far fewer resident stoners. Many of the GH's have upgraded their facilities and comfort levels. It really is such a beautiful area it is worth consideration. LP is a tourist town and even April will have it's share but it is a lovely city to walk around and some of the river trips to the caves and waterfall are a great way to spend a day. I've written several times on this forum about how spectacular the scenery is on the bus trip from Vientiane to V.V. then to LP It's 10+ hours all the way and while the bus isn't the best in the world, not the worst either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 np this is last night in a Thai karaoke in my city Which one is you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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