Comments on: BETONG – The Town Over The Border (Part 1) http://www.j2kfm.com/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/ Ipoh Food Blogger on his quest to devour the World Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:55:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: J2Kfm http://www.j2kfm.com/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-2900 J2Kfm Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:07:00 +0000 http://www.j2kfm.com/2008/07/14/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/#comment-2900 at Thai's customs or at ours? I dun think there's any parking lot over at Thai's customs.<br/><br/>at ours also the parking lot is for staff only, but I cant be sure, sorry. at Thai’s customs or at ours? I dun think there’s any parking lot over at Thai’s customs.

at ours also the parking lot is for staff only, but I cant be sure, sorry.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.j2kfm.com/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-2899 Anonymous Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:44:00 +0000 http://www.j2kfm.com/2008/07/14/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/#comment-2899 Also, is there any car park at the customs? Say i wanted to park there for few days? i think this CNY Betong's Hotel will be fully booked and very expensive ... Also, is there any car park at the customs? Say i wanted to park there for few days? i think this CNY Betong’s Hotel will be fully booked and very expensive …

]]> By: J2Kfm http://www.j2kfm.com/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-2880 J2Kfm Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:02:00 +0000 http://www.j2kfm.com/2008/07/14/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/#comment-2880 hi Anonymous, to answer your question, it's a YES. if you dont intend to drive, save the hassle, take a taxi instead.<br/><br/>but not sure of the price. I know you can take a taxi from Pengkalan Hulu, the north most Perak town, bordering Thailand. hi Anonymous, to answer your question, it’s a YES. if you dont intend to drive, save the hassle, take a taxi instead.

but not sure of the price. I know you can take a taxi from Pengkalan Hulu, the north most Perak town, bordering Thailand.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.j2kfm.com/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-2875 Anonymous Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:39:00 +0000 http://www.j2kfm.com/2008/07/14/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/#comment-2875 is there any public transport such as taxi to go to betong town if i dont want to drive my car pass the border?? is there any public transport such as taxi to go to betong town if i dont want to drive my car pass the border??

]]> By: J2Kfm http://www.j2kfm.com/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-2196 J2Kfm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:51:00 +0000 http://www.j2kfm.com/2008/07/14/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/#comment-2196 hi jsl, welcome. I forgot how long can a car remain in thailand. but if it's a short vacation, shouldnt be a problem. <br/><br/>the jams didntexist the wkend we went, but the human traffic did, esp on weekends. but not really bad, compared to haadyai etc.<br/><br/>Betong can be accessed easily thru Pengkalan Hulu in Northern Perak. hi jsl, welcome. I forgot how long can a car remain in thailand. but if it’s a short vacation, shouldnt be a problem.

the jams didntexist the wkend we went, but the human traffic did, esp on weekends. but not really bad, compared to haadyai etc.

Betong can be accessed easily thru Pengkalan Hulu in Northern Perak.

]]> By: jsl http://www.j2kfm.com/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-2193 jsl Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:15:00 +0000 http://www.j2kfm.com/2008/07/14/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/#comment-2193 also... how bad are car jams and human traffic at betong border between xmas and new year? Would you suggest going via golok or changlun instead? also… how bad are car jams and human traffic at betong border between xmas and new year? Would you suggest going via golok or changlun instead?

]]> By: jsl http://www.j2kfm.com/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-2192 jsl Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:11:00 +0000 http://www.j2kfm.com/2008/07/14/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/#comment-2192 hi nice blog. how long can a malaysian car remain in thailand? hows road conditions up to Surathani? hi nice blog. how long can a malaysian car remain in thailand? hows road conditions up to Surathani?

]]> By: JeromeFo ??? http://www.j2kfm.com/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-783 JeromeFo ??? Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:55:00 +0000 http://www.j2kfm.com/2008/07/14/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/#comment-783 Omgz.Now i only know got such places -_- I was like "WTF" when looking at those pics...<br/>Wondering why got Thai and Malay language at the same time. Omgz.Now i only know got such places -_- I was like “WTF” when looking at those pics…
Wondering why got Thai and Malay language at the same time.

]]> By: J2Kfm http://www.j2kfm.com/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-771 J2Kfm Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:11:00 +0000 http://www.j2kfm.com/2008/07/14/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/#comment-771 christine : yup, the rate is pretty reasonable at RM87.50 per night. of course there are other cheapier but "sleazier" options.It's not entirely an innocent town, btw.<br/><br/>jencooks : oh, you're using Iphone?it's not even legally available in Msia I think.<br/><br/>cumi & ciki : Betong is supposedly bamboo, in Malay. Probably the heavy Malay and Chinese influence somehow balance out the Thai influence of the town.<br/><br/>lyrical lemongrass : hehe, you're most welcomed. sleeping during holidays is most acceptable!<br/><br/>sc : BKK's one of my fav city too. hope u have fun!<br/><br/>NKOTB : agreed. it looks intimidating at 1st, but somehow not bad. the abundance of ginkgo nuts helped.<br/><br/>precious pea : Malaysians cross over for either food, fun, or "FUN", the sleazy nature. christine : yup, the rate is pretty reasonable at RM87.50 per night. of course there are other cheapier but “sleazier” options.It’s not entirely an innocent town, btw.

jencooks : oh, you’re using Iphone?it’s not even legally available in Msia I think.

cumi & ciki : Betong is supposedly bamboo, in Malay. Probably the heavy Malay and Chinese influence somehow balance out the Thai influence of the town.

lyrical lemongrass : hehe, you’re most welcomed. sleeping during holidays is most acceptable!

sc : BKK’s one of my fav city too. hope u have fun!

NKOTB : agreed. it looks intimidating at 1st, but somehow not bad. the abundance of ginkgo nuts helped.

precious pea : Malaysians cross over for either food, fun, or “FUN”, the sleazy nature.

]]> By: Precious Pea http://www.j2kfm.com/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-770 Precious Pea Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:04:00 +0000 http://www.j2kfm.com/2008/07/14/betong-the-town-over-the-border-part-1/#comment-770 I have never heard of Betong. Interesting! Looking forward to more post on this place. I have never heard of Betong. Interesting! Looking forward to more post on this place.

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