No matter what motorbike model you ride, it just the same feeling, the environment surrounds you. That is the beauty of riding a motorbike. Have bike will travel.
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Saturday, August 13, 2011
Have Bike Will Travel
August 14, 2011
No matter what motorbike model you ride, it just the same feeling, the environment surrounds you. That is the beauty of riding a motorbike. Have bike will travel.
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No matter what motorbike model you ride, it just the same feeling, the environment surrounds you. That is the beauty of riding a motorbike. Have bike will travel.
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Malaysia/Thailand Land Border-Crossing
August 10, 2011
Mal/Thai Border-Crossing
You can find many write-up about this topic in other references and articles, and this may be a review for those who have known about it but from another perspective. Let me say this from the beginning, in any border-crossing, each of them is different and unique because the officials dealing with you are different person all the time. So what? So, always prepare to encounter with tough situation, allow about 4 hours of border-cross and smile from ear to ear. If luck is with you or you are such a beautiful girl or handsome enough man the chance are you get pass quickly, then it is considered a bonus. Or else stick to my basic rules.
At the time of writing, there are 6 legal Mal/Thai Border cross points. All accessible by motorbike and car. They are, Pasir Panjang/Sg Kolok; Bukit Berapit/Betong; Bukit Kayu Hitam/Danok; Padang Besar; Wang Klian/Wang Prachap and a newly open near Padang Terap (Malaysian side).
If you intend to travel from Malaysia to Thailand or reverse in the Eastern part of both countries, then your choice will be limited to Pasir Panjang/Sg Kolok, Bukit Berapit/Betong and the newly open points.
Some of the observations at each of the check points are:
Pasir Panjang/Sg Kolok
* The Custom office on the Thai side is newly build and the counters are not yet operational
* You have to use the pedestrian counter to stamp your international passport
* There is no insurance agents office on the Thai side. You need to go to next nearest town, Yala or Takbai.
* RM2 insert in your passport as you get it stamp. The official just ask if you forget. Dont do on the Malaysian side, you offend the officials.
Bukit Berapit/Betong
* On the Malaysian side, the nearest town is Pengkalan Hulu. Get your requirement here. There is nothing at the border point of the Malaysia side.
* The check point on Thai side is a huge building and newly build. Betong is about 6 km from the check point.
* RM 2 each for your passport and bike temporary import permit Thai side. No, on the Malaysian side.
Bukit Kayu Hitam/Danok
* The popular and well established border points on both side.
* Avoid weekend and holidays as you may have to get into a long queue with other traffics
* RM 1 for immigration on the Thai side. Not on the Malaysian side.
Padang Besar Border Cross
* Used to be the main entry point between the two countries before the Bukit Kayu Hitam/Danok point was opened.
* The Railway line linking both countries pass trough these check points.
Wang Klian/Wang Prachap
* The road leading towards Wang Prachap check point from Satun, Thailand is still under construction.
* Satun to Wang Prachap check point is about 12 km.
* RM 2 each for Custom and Immigration on Thai side. Nothing on the Malaysian side.
Caution
Illegal possession of fire arms and drugs trafficking are serious offences in both countries.In Malaysia if found guilty it carries a mandatory death sentence. On each side of the countries after the border check points you will encounter with road blocks from the enforcement agencies.
Have a safe and enjoyable journey.
Mal/Thai Border-Crossing
You can find many write-up about this topic in other references and articles, and this may be a review for those who have known about it but from another perspective. Let me say this from the beginning, in any border-crossing, each of them is different and unique because the officials dealing with you are different person all the time. So what? So, always prepare to encounter with tough situation, allow about 4 hours of border-cross and smile from ear to ear. If luck is with you or you are such a beautiful girl or handsome enough man the chance are you get pass quickly, then it is considered a bonus. Or else stick to my basic rules.
At the time of writing, there are 6 legal Mal/Thai Border cross points. All accessible by motorbike and car. They are, Pasir Panjang/Sg Kolok; Bukit Berapit/Betong; Bukit Kayu Hitam/Danok; Padang Besar; Wang Klian/Wang Prachap and a newly open near Padang Terap (Malaysian side).
If you intend to travel from Malaysia to Thailand or reverse in the Eastern part of both countries, then your choice will be limited to Pasir Panjang/Sg Kolok, Bukit Berapit/Betong and the newly open points.
Some of the observations at each of the check points are:
Pasir Panjang/Sg Kolok
* The Custom office on the Thai side is newly build and the counters are not yet operational
* You have to use the pedestrian counter to stamp your international passport
* There is no insurance agents office on the Thai side. You need to go to next nearest town, Yala or Takbai.
* RM2 insert in your passport as you get it stamp. The official just ask if you forget. Dont do on the Malaysian side, you offend the officials.
Bukit Berapit/Betong
* On the Malaysian side, the nearest town is Pengkalan Hulu. Get your requirement here. There is nothing at the border point of the Malaysia side.
* The check point on Thai side is a huge building and newly build. Betong is about 6 km from the check point.
* RM 2 each for your passport and bike temporary import permit Thai side. No, on the Malaysian side.
Bukit Kayu Hitam/Danok
* The popular and well established border points on both side.
* Avoid weekend and holidays as you may have to get into a long queue with other traffics
* RM 1 for immigration on the Thai side. Not on the Malaysian side.
Padang Besar Border Cross
* Used to be the main entry point between the two countries before the Bukit Kayu Hitam/Danok point was opened.
* The Railway line linking both countries pass trough these check points.
Wang Klian/Wang Prachap
* The road leading towards Wang Prachap check point from Satun, Thailand is still under construction.
* Satun to Wang Prachap check point is about 12 km.
* RM 2 each for Custom and Immigration on Thai side. Nothing on the Malaysian side.
Caution
Illegal possession of fire arms and drugs trafficking are serious offences in both countries.In Malaysia if found guilty it carries a mandatory death sentence. On each side of the countries after the border check points you will encounter with road blocks from the enforcement agencies.
Have a safe and enjoyable journey.
Friday, June 24, 2011
NZ Adventure
Sunday market Auckland
Old Barn
Malaysian Restaurant, Auckland
With old classmate since 1961, Stanley Skadiang
Oakura Beach
June 24, 2011
When abroad, one of the many things you find very nice feeling at home is when you meet your own country man. In my case, I met my old friend Stanley Skadiang and his family in Auckland. Also managed to have teh tarik and mee mamak at the Malysian restaurant while in Auckland. Miss home? No lah! Just the familiar environment in foreign soil is always very refreshing....Life likes that
Thursday, June 23, 2011
NZ Adventure
Yellow steam
Mud pool
Molly
Dunno where
Geothermal
June 23, 2011.
One of the best part of North Island is their Geothermal features of the landscape. There I met an Old Kiwi guiding his fellow friends from OZ. He barely walk but with stick he proudly said "with 3 legs you go for miles. And getting out of the thermal pools make it tough isn't it? Tough nut he is.
The geothermal anywhere compare to location in your place?
Monday, June 13, 2011
NZ Adventure
Suzuki DR400 - Queenstown
Christchurch after the Feb Earthquake
Bunggy jump going for second jump rate
Lake view
Mountain view
June 13, 2011
One of the interesting thing about NZ is easy to go anywhere. From shoe-string to 5 stars budget you can be there and pick your itinerary. My experience tells me to spend more time in the South island than the North. Why? In my opinion, South Island offers many natural activities to be explored, remote and 'slightly cooler'.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
NZ Adventure
June 8,2011
Maori Village
Cross Channel ticket
Napier
Kaikoura at Sunrise
Kaikoura at sunrise
As we cross the Cook Strait towards North Island, the weather gets chilly. In the early morning its already single digit. Walking along the beach of Kaikoura in the wee morning was just breathtaking! Beautiful sunrise, sound of silence only the rushing waves and cold. After a short stroll, returning to the motel and have a big breakfast with hot Long Black is just no word to describe "What a feeling"...the adventure continues.
Maori Village
Cross Channel ticket
Napier
Kaikoura at Sunrise
Kaikoura at sunrise As we cross the Cook Strait towards North Island, the weather gets chilly. In the early morning its already single digit. Walking along the beach of Kaikoura in the wee morning was just breathtaking! Beautiful sunrise, sound of silence only the rushing waves and cold. After a short stroll, returning to the motel and have a big breakfast with hot Long Black is just no word to describe "What a feeling"...the adventure continues.
Friday, June 3, 2011
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