Burma forum
Yangon> South Thailand
Have questions? Jump to our menu of forum quicklinks
Add your reply
You need to be logged in to add a reply.
Not a member? you can join here.
| Possibly related discussions | Replies | Views | Latest reply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Need help with Itinerary : Yangon - Sittwe - Mrauk U - Bagan - Yangon ... By Newkid on 21 Sep 2011 | 18 | 5136 | 15 Dec 2011 |
JohnnyM
Joined Travelfish
2nd September, 2012
Posts 23
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
I'm thinking of spending some time in Burma this autumn/winter followed by a week on a thai beach. Is there any (relatively) straightforward way to get to south Thailand from Yangon or South Burma, other than flying back to Bangkok and then onwards from there - seems a lot of doubling back - especially as I was thinking of one of the islands near Ranong.
#1 Posted: 2/9/2012 - 10:55
busylizzy
Joined Travelfish
31st December, 2007
Location New Zealand
Posts 1904
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
I was originally thinking something similar for myself next year, but started looking into the islands in Burma as an option in order to save time. I can't recommend them and haven't had time to fully research yet, but you can check out Ngapali Beach, Ngwe Saeung abnd Chgaung Thar beaches.
There is some basic info here: http://www.travelmyanmar.com/myanmar_burma_beach.html - plus i know some other TF'ers have visited some and can provide a bit more info.
Just thought I'd mention it as an alternative option!
#2 Posted: 2/9/2012 - 15:07
------------------------------
As you grow older, you'll find the only things you regret are the things you didn't do.
Advertisement
JohnnyM
Joined Travelfish
2nd September, 2012
Posts 23
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
thanks for the tips - i'd vaguely thought about a Burmese beach - but from the bit of research I did - the accessible ones looked quite expensive & not that great - but happy to be persuaded otherwise!
#3 Posted: 2/9/2012 - 16:03
Tilapia
Joined Travelfish
21st April, 2006
Location Canada
Posts 1314
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
At the moment you have two choices for flying in and out of Yangon that would make sense for where you want to go - Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. However, I just read the other day that a German airline called Condor Flugdienst is going to start flying from Yangon to Phuket on November 12th, so you may want to investigate this newbie to the scene. I suspect it could be quite expensive, though.
If that doesn't work, Bangkok would be the best option.
#4 Posted: 3/9/2012 - 13:01
JohnnyM
Joined Travelfish
2nd September, 2012
Posts 23
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
Thanks - i'll check that new flight out. I presume overland is out of the question due to in/out border restrictions?
#5 Posted: 3/9/2012 - 14:27
Tilapia
Joined Travelfish
21st April, 2006
Location Canada
Posts 1314
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
Correct ... unfortunately.
#6 Posted: 3/9/2012 - 14:36
lazynay
Joined Travelfish
13th November, 2012
Posts 2
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
Any update on the Condor flight from RGN-Phuket?
Saw that they're starting up but haven't seen any flights on their site or Flightstats.com
#7 Posted: 13/11/2012 - 00:29
steviej
Joined Travelfish
18th March, 2006
Location United Kingdom
Posts 264
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
Any update on the Condor flight from RGN-Phuket?
Nothing as yet but I wouldn't hold your breath.
#8 Posted: 14/11/2012 - 12:42
------------------------------
www.panoramio.com/user/1528370