Ive just booked 16 days in thailand (24th October - 9th November).
So far I've only planned my stay in pattaya and was wondering if its worthwhile flying out of the country to see the neighbouring countries for a short excursion as i dont wish to stay in pattaya for 16 days.
Any recommendations/ advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cambodia and Vietnam, maybe if you're observant and secure, but stay away from Laos and Myanmar unless you really want to, they don't call it "The Golden Triangle" for nothing you know.
P.S. And most of all, don't say anything against the government in any of these countries, they have grave consequences for mockery of the higher-ups.
>>1279202
Thanks for the info.
I've been looking particularly at the Philippines but im told theres not much to do compared to vietnam/ cambodia
Not OP but I thought about doing 4-5 weeks in SEA including a several day stopover. I figure doing Bangkok and up around Chiang Mai. Id also like to do another country probably Cambodia.
This may be my only trip to SE Asia so I'd want to do it right and make the most of it. If someone has a better Itinerary idea than Singapore -Thailand - Cambodia Id be open to that.
>>1279202
The hell? Laos and Myanmar are perfectly safe and easy to visit. Have you even been to them?
>>1279116
I went there last year. Then i went to Cambodia -> Laos -> Vietnam and then back to thailand. Its so cheap you wont spend more there then if you stay in pattaya.
>>1280608
What about a short trip to manila?
>>1279202
ha ignore this post. this info is 30-40 years out of date
16 days in thailand isn't too much. you could go up north to chiang mai/rai or to the islands in the south. alternatively you can easily fly to a neighbouring country for like $70 return.
would recommend trying something new and seeing vietnam/myanmar as they have big chinese/indian influences respectively
>>1280643
Manila is probably the worst place in Philippines. The only reason to visit there is to fuck women and lament about the terrible traffic. Also it's ridiculously expensive compared to the rest of southeast asia.