Hat Yai Travel Forum

I have Two Bus Tickets for Hatyai on 18-September 2009, from Singapore to Hatyai.I have booked this tickets from konsortium Travels and Iam in a critical situation where I cannot go on that Day, should antbody needs the ticket please post in the forum, If you are in singapore I will give you the ticket directly.

my email id vinodhm_k@yahoo.co.in

I am taking a trip from KL to Krabi by train. There is no train to Krabi. Train reaches HatYai. So I need to take bus from HatYai. I read a lot of blogs about Hat Yai but still have a couple questions:

1. How far is it from the train station to bus terminal in Hat Yai? Is it walkable?

2. I google around the net. Some said that you have to buy ticket from travel agent. But some said there is ticket office at the station/terminal. Which one is true?

3. How much difference between mini bus and (big) bus? Does mini bus have AC?

Thanks,
Janna

Hi Experts

Iam travelling to Hatyai from Singapore on September 18th.I have already booked the ticket for Oneway from Konsortium Travels, but they say they cannot book for the return, my return will be after two days, and iam planning to stay in Lee garden Hotel.

My question is

1. Can i go there and book ticket for the return or is there any contact I can call and confirm the return tickets through phone.
2. What are the entertainments and payments - (as iam a first timer to HatYai)

Kinly help

Thanks
Vinodh

Hi, I'm going to Penang in September and would like to take a day trip to Hat Yai.

I'd like to spend a full day there if possible, so my question is:
- what's the earliest bus leaving Penang and
- what's the latest bus leaving Hat Yai, so I can make the most of the day there?

If I want to go back very late (around 8 or 9pm), are there any other modes of transport available to take me back to Penang? Details would be appreciated.

Thanks

My wife and I will be arriving by an overnight train from Kuala Lumpur and spending a number of hours in Hat Yai prior to continuing to Bangkok in the afternoon - the same day as arrival.
Our queries are: Can you safely leave your suitcases at the Hat Yai railway station while you look around the town?
When in Kuala Lumpur, can we book the train directly to Bangkok or do we have to make new bookings at Hat Yai? We wish to use a first class sleeper in both Malaysia and Thailand as we are seniors. Do they have shower facilities available in the first class carriages?
Any suggestions or tips would be much appreciated.

Hi all,

I am planning a short 3 days 2 night trip, trip to Hat Yai ... next week,

Planning to take a night bus to Hat Yai from Kuala Lumpur:

Question:

1. Can I purchase a return bus ticket to KL or do I need to purchase it from Hat Yai?

2. I notice Lee Garden Hotel has been mentioned a couple of times, is it central located? is there other hotels nearby (I am looking at below 1000bath a night)

3. What is the rate like for a simple room? I am planning to walk-in, instead of booking online, wanna be a bit adventurous (just joking)

3. what is there to do in Hat Yai?

thanks a bundle

Hi everyone,

..i am new here ..my friend got promoted recently we are arranging celebratin at Hat Yai ..is there any Disco or Karaoke or Bars anybody can recommend to hv a good time in Hat Yai? ..it s goin to be mixed guys & girls there ..so no hanky panky place hehe ..Thnx a lot

Where in Hat Yai can I get my Thai car registration translated to English so that I may drive into Malaysia?

i am flying out of HDY on the am of jan 28th to Bangkok and am not able to find out how to get to the airport. my flight is at 0815 and i can not even find out how far away the airport is from the city centre. does anyone have any ideas about buses or public transit? thanks, colin.

Is there busses between the airport and Satun (Ferry to Langkawi) or do I have to take a taxi? How much and how long time does it take? Or does anyone know a better way? Elli

Hi all

appreciate your help.

i am driving to Sungai Petani (SP), Kedah, then from there, i am going to Hadyai. We are 6 person in the group.

My question, what is the best way to Hadyai from SP ?

1. How far is SP to Hadyai ?
2. some local agent quoted me RM35 for transport (1 way).
3. We are staying in JB Hotel. - anyone has info on this hotel ? good ? any thing to be alerted off? http://www.jbhotelhatyai.com/
4. if we are driving to Hadyai by our own car, is it safe ? easy to reach Hadyai? What is the papers needed to cross over to hadyai ?

pls advise. many thks !

How long would it take to drive from Hat Yai to Hua Hin?

Riding Train from Bangkok to Hat Yai. I want to avoid a long layover in Hat Yai. How and where can I find a VIP Bus that goes straight on to Singapore? How often do they depart and from where? Are there express VIP buses that don't stop frequently en route? Can you advise a reputable place to book a seat on one of these VIP Buses? First time through Southern Thailand into Malaysia.

hi
can you help me next month 5 dec 2008 i go to hatye from kaula lumpur by rod after i come back 11 dec 2008 plese can you tell me that i can come back by rod by bus from hatye to kaula lumpur i have work permit visa
thanks

HI,

My family and i ( 4 ladies & 2 kids) plan to visit hadyai during 5 Dec (Fri) - 7 Dec 08 (sun).

We plan to drive from Ipoh, park our car at Changloon and take a taxi to central Hatyai. here are my questions

1) 5/12/08 is Thai King's birthday. Do u think is trouble to travel in Hatyai ? as Thai very loyal to the King, will the markets / shops / restaurants close ?

Our itinerary is as follows
5/12 - 6am - 9am Ipoh - CHangloon
9am - 9.30am - buy hotel vcher, cross border by taxi
10.30am - arrive hatyai
6/12 - Hatyai
7/12 - leave hatyai at 10am

2) If this is considered as peak season, pls advise how possible i can hotel vcher at changloon.

3) Please advise how i can park my car at Changloon & proceed to buy vcher fr agent. Any reminder or recommendation ?

4) How much will be parking rate / day ? how much taxi fare to fro Hatyai?

5) I hv preference in Grand Plaza or Asian hotel. Pls advise

TQ

Tan

Hi VT members
Will be traveling to Hat Yai from Phuket next month with my whole family of 5. Can anyone advice on apartment or condo stay, cause hotel's family room usually cater for only 3 bed and no cooking.
Where are the good eateries and roadside stalls in Hat Yai town that the locals go. Not the pricy ones that cater mainly for tourist.
Lastly can booking of train tickets from Hat Yai to Bangkok be made in advance.
Appreciate your comments.

Hi! I'm a noob here.

Planning to spend my Xmas in Hat Yai, and have booked 4 nights @ Lee Gardens Plaza Hotel (any comments?).

Have been pondering on the mode of travel. Since there’s no direct flight to Hat Yai from Kuala Lumpur, I guess I will have to make it there by land. These are my options: -

• Train
• Bus
• Self-drive

I’ve been told the train trip will take longer and it’s tiring. Traveling by bus is faster. Alternatively I could also drive all the way to Hat Yai, or drive to Penang and take the shuttle from Butterworth to Hat Yai.

Since I’ll be traveling with my family (wife & son), which mode of land travel would be best, and most comfortable?

Thanks in advance.

I will going to visit Hatyai at end of Oct 08. Since this is my first trip to Hatyai, I had several questions. Can I use the border-pass instead of passport since I borned in Perak. I check in the internet from Immigration department, that I can used the border-pass if dont have passport.

Secondly, I travel there by bus. Is the bus just stop at the border town and drop us at the travel agency office ? So we on our own, from the Sadao immigration check-point, we have to take taxi or bus to Hatyai ?

Hat Yai, where

Dear fellow VT members,
Does anyone know the where about of Chin Peng in Hatyai, the former CPM leader?
I am a Malaysiam planning to visit Hatyai soon. I wish I could visit Chin Peng if it is possible.
My uncle was actually Chin Peng's deputy during the Malayan emergency period. He used the name " Yang Ko ".

Hope to get an answer.Thank you

Chan

Hi
I'm traveling from Singapore to Hua Hin and for the first leg I'm using the VIP bus from Singapore to Hat Yai.
What would be the best way for the next leg.
Ive looked at the train which means a long wait and arriving at Hua Hin in the middle of the night.
I've been told there is a minivan but its a long way and would prefer a VIP bus.
Does anyone know if there are VIP buses and if so where do they leave from. times etc.
I should arrive in Hat Yai about 9.30am I'm told.
thanks in advance for any help.
Bob

I'll be going from KL to Koh Tao. Will be taking the night train from KL and will arrive in Hat Yai at 10.20am. How will I get to Surat Thani from there without waiting all day? I heard it's best to take the public bus. Does anybody have any information on that or a website where I can check the fare and timetables etc.? Any help will be appreciated :)

Hi

Can anyone tell me bus times from Hat Yai to Krabi or a website where I can find this information? Thanks.

Can ask each are very many , hoped you can help

1.Which places does Hat Yai have to be allowed the shopping

2.Where has compares local night market/Flea market picture is Bangkok Chatuchak.Probably has sells clothes, the pants,second-hand clothes/pants, eats and so on.

3.Where has sells very many related computers the thing, the earphone, mp3, battery charger and so on.

4.Which cheap hotels or guest house safe cheap general price 450thai bath - 800thai bath

hello, i'm going to krabi via hat yai. how far is bkt kayu itam to hat yai?

Could anyone please tell me if there is an air service from Hat Yai to Phuket.

Many thanks in advance.

hi,

i'm planing to drive up from KL to hat yai and then to Krabi this year end. As this is my first trip up north to thailand, what are the things that i have to pay attention to and to avoid? what is the best route there? how long does it takes from the border of Malaysia to Hatyai? what are your recomendations there for food n lodging?

Hi everyone!!

Im planning to celebrate new year's eve at koh phangan island. Im still quite confuse as there were tons of traveler's guide informations in the internet. As to now, I still dont know which is which to choose? But anyway, i was thinking of travelling by land. Meaning either by BUS/TRAIN.

I just want to know:

How many hours does it take from Hatyai to surathani?

How many times in a day that the transportations available?

TRAIN will arrive at 11.20am (HATYAI)

BUS will arrive at 8-9am (HATYAI)

Hi,

We like to plan to visit Wat Chang Hai & some famous monks around pattani,for the safety purpose we need your helps, we decided to book a local guide who can speak english or chinese to bring us around, someone has any recommendation? thanks

Best rgds

Chee How

Hi,

Kindly make a suggestion on what's the best transport to get from Hat Yai going to Phuket.

Thank you very much for any information ..

ray