How to travel from Bangkok to Vientiane — overnight bus from $15 USD, sleeper train from $20 USD, or direct flight from $70 USD. Nong Khai / Thanaleng border crossing, Laos-China Railway onward.

How to travel from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang — take the 07:30 bus to Chiang Khong, cross into Laos at Huay Xai ($40 VOA), and board the 2-day Mekong slow boat from $23 USD.

Complete guide to the Koh Lipe to Langkawi ferry — Bundhaya Speed Boat departs 14:15, ~90 minutes, from 1,200 THB (~$33 USD). October to May only. Two piers on Langkawi, immigration process.

Complete Hat Yai transport hub guide — connections to Koh Lipe (Pak Bara), Koh Samui (Surat Thani), Krabi, Trang and Bangkok. Hotels near station, terminal and airport. Street food.

Complete Surat Thani transport hub guide — ferries to Koh Samui (1.5h), Koh Phangan (2.5h) and Koh Tao (3.5h) from Don Sak Pier. Arriving from Bangkok, Hat Yai. Hotels near station.

Complete Bangkok to Chiang Mai guide — fly from $20 USD (fastest), overnight sleeper train from $8 USD (best experience), overnight bus from $10 USD (budget). Hotels by neighbourhood.

Complete Bangkok to Koh Samui guide — fly direct (~$80 USD), fly to Surat Thani + ferry (~$40 USD, best value), or overnight bus + ferry (~$25 USD). Hotels for every beach area.