Questions tagged [southeast-asia]
A term used for the countries south of China, east of India, and culturally or historically influenced by either or both.
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Is it possible to reach India from any neighbouring countries without a flight?
I am planning an overland bike journey across south Asia (beginning in Vietnam). I want to include India and Nepal in my trip. Because I'm travelling by bicycle it's difficult to include flights and I ...
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Traveling Southeast Asia - Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia - Visa Questions
I am planning a trip in December to Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia. My initial plan is as follows;
Karachi -> Cambodia (by air)
Cambodia -> Thailand (by bus)
Thailand -> Malaysia (by ferry)
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Which is the most obscure border crossing available to foreigners with VOA from Thailand to Laos?
I think I'll cross the border from Thailand to Laos again for the first time in years in about two weeks.
I really like crossing borders at small, quiet, out-of-the-way crossings. Even if they're not ...
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What are the possible options to travel by Sea cheap, fast and best from India to Thailand? [duplicate]
I am exploring various options beyond Air to travel between India and Thailand/Indonesia, as entering via road through Myanmar seems extremely difficult at this point due to ongoing Civil situation ...
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What are the risks associated with swimming in the Mekong River?
I read (mirror) that people sometimes swim between Laos and Thailand across the Mekong River. Aside from immigration matters and possible strong streams, what are the risks (e.g., hostile piscifauna) ...
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How to know which East Asian country accepts tourists who resided in Thailand since the Covid-19 pandemic started?
I hold Israeli citizenship and passport and I am currently residing in Bangkok for nearly two years already - I haven't visited Israel since I came here. I don't hold Israeli residency status (i.e I ...
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If I one goes outside of Bangkok, can flights to nearby countries be cheaper than in Don Mueng?
As a Bangkok resident, if I need to fly to a nearby country outside Thailand, I will likely do so from Don Mueng airport in northern Bangkok, from which flight prices are (at least from my experience) ...
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Where to buy a similar Vietnam SIM card aimed for locals/expats (not for tourists) in HCMC? [duplicate]
I live in Thailand and use a dual SIM smartphone currently containing only one SIM card which is my local prepaid Thailand SIM card.
I already visited Vietnam twice; each time for a few days;
In both ...
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Registration process for tourists in South East Asian countries
I am traveling to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. I am struggling to find proper information about the requirement of registration. I know hotels register you automatically but I plan to stay at ...
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Return ticket from USA, is it necessary to be for country of origin?
I was travelling from Delhi to San Francisco and had return ticket from San Francisco to Singapore. I was not issued boarding pass on the grounds that I don't have tickets for Singapore to Delhi.
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How to clean yourself after you've used this style of western toilet in India? [duplicate]
I saw this type of toilet (see image 2) in North India. The commode is same as most of the others. But I couldn't find the jet (see image 1) which is generally attached with the seat.
So I'm ...
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Fitness / Bootcamp retreats in South East Asia [closed]
I'm currently in Malaysia and have a few weeks before I have to move on. In this time, I'd like to take care of my fitness and join some sort of fitness / bootcamp retreat. So far, I found some ...
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How to organise a homestay in Myanmar?
My wife and I are planning a trip to Southeast Asia over a long period (~5 months). One of my goals of this trip is to try and engage with locals, to learn about their language, culture and just ...
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Is it possible to drive from Southeast Asia to Europe? [closed]
My band and I are wanting to buy a vehicle in Vietnam, pack it with our music gear, and drive to Europe.
Can anyone give me economically efficient information on 1) the safest route to take, and 2) ...
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What are the recommended vaccines for travel to Thailand?
I think i'll be staying in Chiang Mai, Phuket and Bangkok. I'm from the UK.
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