What is the best destination for a visa run from Thailand: Da Nang, Singapore, or Manila/Cebu?

@Eric *****

please don't bring your country's politics with you 🙏

@Eric *****

heard good things about Vietnam. Never got there.

@Eric *****

oh and go Gators.

@Eric *****

good luck.

@Eric *****

if you apply abroad, you only need the money in Thai bank 2 months before extension application. Dollar has gone up some in the past few days. Note that on 800k, the 2฿ exchange rate difference amounts to $50.

If not the online evisa takes 3 working days I believe

@Eric *****

No, I didn't find Japan expensive at all. I paid $10NZ a drink but they were free pours, so I didn't need many! Food (takeaway and restaurants) was a bit disappointing, but home cooked food which we experienced was different and delicious.

Re Vietnam all I can say is do the visa process right because if you don't, like I saw some people do (they thought it would be quicker to do there), you can add hours and hours on to getting through immigration.

It does take a bit longer to get through immigration than other countries, but like I said, if you get the paperwork right it's easier.

@Eric *****

Well I loved Sth Korea. The food is amazing, lots to see and do, people are lovely, easy to get around. Very safe too.

Japan is also amazing, one of the only countries to have kept a lot of it's culture. Again lots to see and do, great people, lots of bowing 😁, I loved it there because there were things there you would only see in Japan.

Singapore is always a good place to visit for a short time. Hope that helps.

@Eric *****

Cool beans 😁

Safe travels 💯🙏

@Eric *****

@Eric *****

I have been to VN a few times, but a long time ago

@Eric *****

looks like you are USA as well. Bummer we need a visa for VN

@Eric *****

I have never been to KL. Wife wants to go, but I have never seen a YouTube that made it look interesting to me. I have never been to luang prabang, so that look interesting to me. Everyone seems to love Japan too . Lots of options.

I has 2 days left on my stamp

@Eric *****

I ended up driving to Cambodia

@Eric *****

I would apply tonight. They ask for your hotel etc, so maybe book on agoda for something that can be canceled. Flight prices should be fine until after. I would look at Laos too, if you plan to stay a few days . That was my plan, but my friend talked me into vn

@Ryan ******

110 bht a

500 ml can outta 🫣 small

330 ml can 80 bht approx

@David ******

I hear penang is nice to visit. Hhahah beer I guess yeah I assume Malaysia is a bit more compared to Thailand.

@Ryan ******

Maybe my current difficult predicament is souring my opinion a bit ... I do know I prefer Penang to KL. I'm sure Langkawi would be good. The fat 90 day hassle free visa on arrival is useful ... The price of beer is not 😂. Though I think Langkawi duty free so it's half the price there.

Then you can ferry over to Thailand from Langkawi reasonably cheap. Koh lipe even ...

@David ******

sound like Cambodia poi pet

@Eric *****

Malaysia is pretty decent to fly in and out you don't need a visa. And flights are decent price. By flying you get 60 more days now. I've flown to KL and then back was easy..

FYI just pay attention to the time cause Malaysia is 1 hour different. So make sure you don't go later

Nah. I been trapped in flea pit hostal a month due to visa issues... Beer to damned expensive , people in general seem kinda sour faced ....

@Eric *****

are you a US citizen. It isn’t that bad. I’ve done it 3 times but the website is buggy. I’ve succeeded but it takes 3-5 business days. Be careful with the application. Some countries can do visa on arrival but US citizens need an EVisa.

@Boran ****

different life in Singapore, I had a great expensive account when working..

I actually live in Jomtien, but still travel at least once a month and normally visit bkk for a couple days every month but not for work anymore.

@Graeme ******

Sure I know it well. But did t compare to a night in BKK or even HK. You’re a Pattaya lad….Cnon those spots on Singapore are grey compared to where you live now no? 👍

@Eric *****

Singapore is actually great for a few days plenty to do depending upon your likes. Some great interestingcwalks

@Nga *************

That’s fair enough. I actually have sold two pieces to the ACM in Singapore it is a great museum. I love to feel the age and ancient culture of a place around me & the chaos that can bring. I agree Singapore is great place but just for me rather dull. A lot of guys in my business move there when its time to bring up a family and raise kids. 👍

@Boran ****

the weird thing is I typically prefer chaotic and primitive, not sterile and organized. I'd hated on Singapore all these years, especially after spending a lot of time there in my younger years. Singapore was very boring, nothing but a sterile environment and shopping. But it's not just that anymore. I do love all the museums, not just arts, as they're very well curated and educational. I enjoyed how they curate these collections in their own way, with some focus on regional comparative stuff. Singapore is also THE destination for SEA contemporary artists thanks to the number of independent galleries and SG government-sponsored programs. So many of my artists friends from Viet Nam got to use Singapore as their career launching pad. I gotta say of all SEA countries, things I experienced in Singapore recently reflect the most regional mindset. It's also, to me, a sobering case of what type of governance works best for our cultural context in the region.

@Nga *************

Sure it’s good if you like near clean and almost sterile atmospheres. I’ll give you the museums are pretty good…but tyevj divisible collections don’t match anything in course countries and Ancient Asian art is my business.

@Eric *****

Lol well that’s exactly my definition of dull to me. Horses for courses. I love historically interesting chaotic Asian metropolis. 👍

@Eric *****

depends what you want, I lived in the city center but Orchard area is very popular, I liked hanging out at Clarke Quay for drinks and around marina bay sands.

@Boran ****

Singapore is one of my favourite SEA cities nowadays. It's got a whole lot better in the last 10-15 years. The best museums in SEA, chances to see world class theater, so many learning opportunities everywhere to learn about the local life vs only tourism stuff. Each neighborhood has its own vibrant characters. Super fun, varied, and iconic architecture, especially in terms of reflecting local adaptation and culture, and integrating climate change response. I find Singapore much more fun, easier to manage, and more revealing than, say, most places in Japan. It's a surprising place bc I usually prefer cheap, uncrowded, underdeveloped places.

@Graeme ******

Horses for courses. You listed luxury brands, restaurants bars etc…yep well to me that’s dull and can be found in any Asian capital outside of places like Dhaka etc. I lived in HK for a few years which had all that and to me was more interesting than Singapore. Nepal is more interesting to me than both places and I’ve lived there to. I guess it just depends what you like. You live in Pattaya. I’ve been based in Thailand since the start of my Asia oddesy 26 years ago and never would consider living in Pattaya. Singapore has no meaningful sense of age & also chaos to it, which are the two traits I enjoy Asian cities. Different tastes. 👍

@Boran ****

I am traveled all over Asia and yes there are sone great places out there but for me Singapore was never dull, I made a lot of local and expat friends so was always going out and loved it there. Now Pattaya is my home so all good

@Eric *****

it takes 3 to 5 business days to get online

Eric Alan extra at airport for quick visa.

@Eric *****

Yes, apparently they take Karaoke serious in the Philippines. Ho Chi Minh City has nothing to see but pretty women. Da Nang does not have the nightlife but a lot more see and do. Hoi An

@Eric *****

yes it depends on what you like, HCMC is a huge city of 9 million but has many things to do and not expensive. Hanoi has a population of 8 million and is more compact but great coffeehouse and restaurants and sites to see.