Malaysia to Thailand Border Crossing by Train | Kangar to Hat Yai Adventure

[@AdiAfzalAhmad]

What an adventure. Glad you made it to Hat Yai. Enjoy your stay in Thailand!

[@olderbackpacker]

I intend to enjoy Xmas on a beach lol :)

[@natescott9535]

You’re definitely an inspiration Stu, living moment to moment, adventure to adventure 👍

[@olderbackpacker]

I don’t feel it sometimes lol. I need a holiday ha ha

[@norhaslinahasan4912]

Do come to Malaysia again

[@olderbackpacker]

I definitely will. Still so much I didn’t see 🙂

[@jogon1052]

Well travelled Stu. At least you got there safely. You look as though you need a good sleep.

[@olderbackpacker]

Sleep is for wimps!!! Yeah I’m a wimp lol

[@Dark_Angel_1.4]

Awesome

[@olderbackpacker]

Cheers mate :)

[@ManA-Level]

new country here you go

[@olderbackpacker]

New currency, new language! All good stuff!

[@SilverfoxJB]

Looking forward to watching your continuing adventures. Enjoy Christmas in Thailand.

[@olderbackpacker]

Cheers mate, and hopefully I’ll see you in the next few weeks?

[@marktan3668]

We took the train journey from Penang last year. Very interesting. For backpacking, crossing the ‘manual rail crossing’ is ok, but dragging luggage’s across is damaging. I saw some white dudes dragging 2 large luggage.

[@olderbackpacker]

I’ve seen a lot of ‘backpackers’ carrying suitcases bigger than me! Lol Backpack in my back and I’m happy!

[@tantangpenn5496]

The cursed mosque and the temple next to it in Songkhla. Since you evaded The Hacked Stone and the aborigines in Malaysia.

[@Brisamars-q1c]

Older Back, where do you get the energy from to walk the heat and humidity?

[@olderbackpacker]

Plenty of water and curiosity :) I get bored sitting around 🙂

[@Brisamars-q1c]

@olderbackpacker Good on you! 💯🚀

[@traderlondon]

How many days can you stay in Thailand? And did they stamp your passport?

[@olderbackpacker]

Yeah they stamped my passport and I’ve just checked, it’s 60 days!!! Not bad!

[@VagabondJim65]

Do you dare wear that shirt during the Ashes?

[@olderbackpacker]

Ha ha I’m not even a fan of cricket! But it’s a talking point in hostels! People come over and ask what part of Australia I’m from, I tell them I’m from England and a conversation has started! Lol

[@VagabondJim65]

@olderbackpacker Proteas fan here (Boks too.) Cricket, Rugby (strictly Union), F1... My sports are those that spread with your Commonwealth. Cricket becomes a lot more visceral on the Subcontinent. Being in India and seeing the IPL might be worth a few thin days. Even for a non cricket lover. (Not a soccer fan in general, but second and third division games in domestic leagues are great times. The fans are excellent; the sports quality is humorous.) Wander On

[@VagabondJim65]

Ummmmm, why would you be arrested in Thailand. Check news re Myanmar early and often. News in States says rebels have taken a (2nd) key stronghold. Go where you will, just be careful.

[@olderbackpacker]

I’m going to be doing so much research as I get closer and find out where is safer to go!

[@VagabondJim65]

@olderbackpacker Just be safe. I have zero idea of your routing preferences. But India to ANY neighbor (save Nepal and Bhutan possibly which does not solve the issue on the next border) will be a lot less like entering Thailand. Beyond India lie places my government suggests I not go (American; and it seems fundamentally sound for Americans to follow.) Afghanistan and Persia will have to wait for me. Sigh. Pakistan from India is viable but harder. Bangladesh is in a transition state. The Sino-India border scares me (ok, I am not brave.) Once past there? The Middle East. Ooof. Boat to Kenya, overland to Nigeria, up to Morocco to get to Spain seems pretty fraught too. Ok, that's all a bit dramatic. And, as always: your journey = your rules. There's the difference between a Voyager and a voyeur! Just make good decisions and stay in touch with your Foreign Ministry as appropriate. Wander!