Gay Companions and Tour Guides in Thailand

[Aux1010]

As almost everywhere in South-East Asia March is start of the hot season. Best time is December - February: cool weather. 

 

Sareth is official guide, with license from govt, he pass exams in history and language, and do tests every year at time of renew of license, he has guiding experience over 5 years.

 

You can discuss your travels plans with him and your travel will be 100% tailored up to your wishes. It is personal private service: no templates, no standard program, no groups.

 

On the picture: Sareth in official uniform of guides in Angkor wat

 

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If I wanted to visit Angkor Wat in the evening as opposed to the morning, can anyone recommend what sort of time would be preferable to start / finish the tour (I'd prefer to avoid being out in the sun too much if possible, plus I'm not a morning person!)? I'll be visiting for about five days in November (and yes, I'll be seeing if Sareth is available for a couple of those days).

[Moses]

Angkor Wat is closing with sunset. Tour only to Angkor Wat (without any other temples takes 4 hours), sunset is around 6pm, + way to AW + time to buy tickets, you should start at 1pm, but you will use most hot time.

[worldatlarge]

How do you travel from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap? Plane, car,train or bus? And does Sareth guide in Phnom Penh?

[Guest whall]

Excellent questions!

[vinapu]

How do you travel from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap? Plane, car,train or bus? And does Sareth guide in Phnom Penh?

forget about train in Cambodia although train station in Phnom Penh is quite impressive building

[Moses]

And does Sareth guide in Phnom Penh?

 

Yes, Sareth can guide you in PP. Price is $90/day + transport.

 

SR-PP routes:

- water, speed boat, 6-8 hours, possible only when water is high at Tonle Sap

- road: bus 6-8 hours, car 5-6 hours

- sky: flight 35 min

[Guest whall]

What airline or airlines do you recommend to go from SR and PP and BKK?

[paulsf]

What airlines fly from SR and PP and BKK? You need to do a little research on your own. Does it really matter for flights that are 30 - 60 minutes? Just look for cheapest fare.

[Guest whall]

I've done my research and yes it matters.

[traveller123]

I have always found Bangkok Airways to be the best but they are expensive.

In June we flew Air Asia for the short flight BKK to Luang Prabang and they were fine with both flights on time and at a great price.

June 2015 we also flew Air Asia BKK to Bali, the flights were very early in the morning (just after 6am) which isn't the best time for me but again both out and return flights were on time and at a great price, particularly if you book during Air Asia's regular promotions.

 

Guess it is all down to how you want to spend your money.

My partner and I are happy with each others company (ok I like a massage when we are on holiday), I don't need the most expensive flight but I do like eating in good restaurants and will happily pay for good food (a real treat when you live out in the sticks)

[Guest whall]

thank you. this is what i want to hear. im concerned about safety most of all.

[Guest roguebear]

What airline or airlines do you recommend to go from SR and PP and BKK?

Bangkok Air to and from Cambodia last December.  The first time unhappy with Bangkok Air due to very long delays and poor customer service.  Recommend Cambodia Angkor Air from SR to PP which was on time and hassle free. 

[Guest whall]

thanks man

[Brummbaer]

BKK/DMK to REP or PNH are at least 4 airlines to choose from, AirAsia, Thai, Bangkok Air, Cambodia Angkor Air.

REP to PNH vice versa is only Cambodia Angkor Air and Cambodia Bayon Airlines going non-stop, All other connections you would need to transfer outside of Cambodia and get a new Visa when re-entering. 

[Guest whall]

Good to know. Thanks for the information.

[worldatlarge]

Thank you all. Great information

[Moses]

This thread becomes a mess: Thaialnd, Cambodia, Vietnam, Burma, few days ago I wrote message to Skooby with question about allowing to have few topics - one for each country. While I'm waiting for answer, short update:

 

new destination of siamroads.com - Bali, with new guide and companion Dani. 

 

Dani is 29 yo, languages: English, Indonesian, Russian, Chinese (basic). Hobbies: yoga and photography. Base area: Denpasar - Kuta - Seminyak, guiding at whole Bali. Dani has 7 years of experience in hospitality and tourism and 5 years of work in private yoga school.

 

Dani's profile and more photos you can find here: http://siamroads.com/dani-bali/

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest whall]

Maybe I should plan on Bali instead of Cambodia.

[Moses]

Again me. Again with news about siamroads.com Now - from Bangkok.

Esso - new gay companion and tour guide in Bangkok. Bio: 26 yo, professional tour-guide with license, 3 years of guiding experience, languages: English, Thai.

 

Full profile is here: http://siamroads.com/esso-bangkok/

 

 

 

 

[Guest ryanasia]

... misunderstood

[vinapu]

Maybe I should plan on Bali instead of Cambodia.

even better do both 

[Guest whall]

Ah I wish. If I only had the time and money. ☹️

[ChristianPFC]

forget about train in Cambodia although train station in Phnom Penh is quite impressive building

 

This year passenger train service between PP and Sihanoukville was introduced (only Fri-Sat-Sun) after many years without passenger trains in Cambodia. There is railway connection from PP to Poipet and over to Aranyaprathet, but only freight or not trains at all.

[Moses]

There is railway connection from PP to Poipet and over to Aranyaprathet, but only freight or not trains at all.

 

No, there isn't connection yet. KH govt has plans to finish link to the end of the 2016, but met some resistance from locals

http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/28475/deadline-for-railway-residents/

[worldatlarge]

Any beach in Cambodia like Pattaya? Or at least gay friendly?