Self drive to khao kho, khao yai

[Kurty]

hello,

 

i have just bought air ticket to BKK for a 2 week stay.

 

intend to rent a car, drive up to khao kho, khao yai, probably phitsanulok too, to have a look at their magnificent wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat & Wat Ratchaburana if time permits.

 

departure on 21 Dec, staying at khao kho and khao yai till 30 Dec,

9 days of car rental.

 

Then head back to celebrate the new year in BKK till 4th of Jan, we have always travel to bkk hence pretty familiar with it.

 

It's the initial area that having issues. 

 

Has anyone been to these places, best if you could share the experience and guides. 

 

[kobayashiGT]

car rental, you can try https://www.kayak.sg/cars

 

The last time i went to phuket, i rent car using kayak.

 

 

hello,

 

i have just bought air ticket to BKK for a 2 week stay.

 

intend to rent a car, drive up to khao kho, khao yai, probably phitsanulok too, to have a look at their magnificent wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat & Wat Ratchaburana if time permits.

 

departure on 21 Dec, staying at khao kho and khao yai till 30 Dec,

9 days of car rental.

 

Then head back to celebrate the new year in BKK till 4th of Jan, we have always travel to bkk hence pretty familiar with it.

 

It's the initial area that having issues. 

 

Has anyone been to these places, best if you could share the experience and guides. 

 

 

 

[Kurty]

https://thailand.tripcanvas.co/zh/phetchabun/things-to-do-khao-kho/

 

for those who dont know what is khao kho, in nutshell, its like genting in Thailand 

[Hamburger]

I drove to khao yai from Subum airport and the returned car at Bangkok.

 

Easy peasy drive.

 

And yes, Thailand also a lot of road hoggers.

 

 

Btw, khao yai is like kuantan in MY.

[Shibadog]

I drove to khao yai from Subum airport and the returned car at Bangkok.

 

Easy peasy drive.

 

And yes, Thailand also a lot of road hoggers.

 

 

Btw, khao yai is like kuantan in MY.

 any tips abt Khao Yai? How is it like Kuantan?

 

I thought abt popping by there to see wild life

[kobayashiGT]

oh. like a nice leh!

https://thailand.tripcanvas.co/zh/phetchabun/things-to-do-khao-kho/

 

for those who dont know what is khao kho, in nutshell, its like genting in Thailand 

 

[Hamburger]

 any tips abt Khao Yai? How is it like Kuantan?

 

I thought abt popping by there to see wild life

Pretty relac place where everything slows down. Go to the town area at nightwhere there are night market and the price there is half of bangkok and taste more authentic.

 

Those looking for nite life will sian half but for me it's great. 

 

National Park is at end  Road of Khao yai and can hike there and enjoy waterfall views there. 

Bottom line, it's a resort by the sea like Kuantan style

[Shibadog]

Pretty relac place where everything slows down. Go to the town area at nightwhere there are night market and the price there is half of bangkok and taste more authentic.

 

Those looking for nite life will sian half but for me it's great. 

 

National Park is at end  Road of Khao yai and can hike there and enjoy waterfall views there. 

Bottom line, it's a resort by the sea like Kuantan style

 

 

 ah ok thanks. I thought it's inland? got sea? I see a few small lakes on the map.

[Tohto]

https://thailand.tripcanvas.co/zh/phetchabun/things-to-do-khao-kho/

 

for those who dont know what is khao kho, in nutshell, its like genting in Thailand

Wah, first time heard of this place. But it look nice.

But the driving for 6hr from BKK is quite long, that's it will take one whole day if take morning early flight to leave Singapore. Will be very tired.

[Freeder]

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[Phluvcat]

Pretty relac place where everything slows down. Go to the town area at nightwhere there are night market and the price there is half of bangkok and taste more authentic.

 

Those looking for nite life will sian half but for me it's great.

 

National Park is at end Road of Khao yai and can hike there and enjoy waterfall views there.

 

Bottom line, it's a resort by the sea like Kuantan style

Yeah everything slows down, which is great!

 

Stayed at Lala Mukha Resort in Feb. Chose the tree house which is more secluded and really quiet. The tentage style ones, way on the other side, were noisy.

 

Weather then was just right for me, cooling though a bit dry.

 

Drive around and search for food. I ate lots of beef.

 

If you want some light shopping, can go Palio Village. They have a cat cafe there, I spent quite some time inside playing with the cats.

 

If you are adventurous enough, try the Khao Yai National Park. You can easily spend more than half a day there. Do choose and plan your hiking routes wisely.

 

 

[steveluv]

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Sorry these 2 days very busy missed this thread. Come back to this thread tomorrow now flight taking off.

[Kurty]

Wah, first time heard of this place. But it look nice.

But the driving for 6hr from BKK is quite long, that's it will take one whole day if take morning early flight to leave Singapore. Will be very tired.

 

yeah, proclaim to be sea of clouds 

 

i can't drive 6 hours straight now..

most likely, i'm planning to do this, 

 BKK > KY (a night) > KK (2 or 3 nights) > KY (few nights) > BKK..

 

mine is the earliest flight, so probably reach BKK around 11, then pick up the car from the airport and head for KY.

[Kurty]

this is going to be fun, i'm planning a drive from bangkok airport to areas like Khao Yai, Khao Kho, Phitsanulok, Ayutthaya.

my travel period will be in late Dec, for 2 weeks. 
Rent a car for probably 9 days or so,

I have also summarized the places of interest for these places,
however i need a little help, apart from these 4 mentioned, is there anywhere else that i can consider?

[Shibadog]

 

this is going to be fun, i'm planning a drive from bangkok airport to areas like Khao Yai, Khao Kho, Phitsanulok, Ayutthaya.

my travel period will be in late Dec, for 2 weeks. 

Rent a car for probably 9 days or so,

I have also summarized the places of interest for these places,

however i need a little help, apart from these 4 mentioned, is there anywhere else that i can consider?

 

 

 

depends on what u like to see/do.

 

temples?

mountains/nature area?

wildlife/bird watching?

hipster café?

 

2 wks is a good period of time

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[Kurty]

I drove to khao yai from Subum airport and returned to Bangkok.

I think with a good GPS you can get there easily.

 

i'm thinking of using waze in thailand,

so far, i tried in huahin and there's no issue

[N00b]

I drove from Bkk city to ky and back to sub airport. Using Google maps.

 

Ky is like kampung from bkk. Everything slower and more quiet. There are some vineyards to visit if you are interested. There are also some Italian village, British styled hotels, and stuff to visit and take pictures

[Tohto]

i'm thinking of using waze in thailand,

so far, i tried in huahin and there's no issue

I used in Thailand. Hua Hin, Phuket and BKK. No issue.