Things we get asked a lot
For cost effective reliable travel, you can book flights with either AirAsia or Batik Air. The flights to/from Perth include stopovers in Kuala Lumpur and flights between the cities are direct.
Australians can visit Thailand visa free for 30 days and only need to complete a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC).
When entering Vietnam, a visa is required and can be applied for online. The visa costs $25 USD and is processed within 7 business days.
Vietnam also has a pre-arrival information website to be filled out prior to entry.
https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home
Within Thailand and Vietnam, it is important to find travel insurance that has good partnerships with local providers. A recommended travel insurance provider is Insure and Go. You'll often find promo codes on their Facebook page.
https://www.insureandgo.com.au/travel-insurance/important-claims-information/
In Thailand and Vietnam, the recommended mobile providers are AIS and Viettel. For your long layover in Kuala Lumpur, you can use a network called CelcomDigi.
To ensure continuous mobile coverage whilst travelling, pick up an Orange Travel eSIM. This package will give you 20GB for 30 days plus the ability to make a small amount of phone calls.
You will get high speed 4G/5G data and connect automatically to the most preferred network. Installing the SIM card is easy as you scan a QR code with your camera and install the profile.
Whilst in Kuala Lumpur, you can exit the airport and take a train to the city centre. Australians can enter Malaysia without a visa, you only need to clear immigration and customs.
The train from the airport to the city centre is called KLIA Ekspres and takes 30 minutes. You can then transfer to the RapidKL Monorail and find good restaurants, bubble tea and ice cream.
Be sure to allow enough time to make the return journey to the airport and board your onward flight.
Dinner at White & Black Kampong
Icecream at Licky Chan & The Poke Guy
Bubble tea at Coolblog Quill City Mall
In Phuket, customers recommend Scrub Wash and Dry to safely handle their delicate items and offer a quick turnaround. The nearest branch to Surin Beach is Scrub Cherngtalay
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In Bangkok, locate Ayothaya Laundry which is very close to the recommended accommodation. If they don't have space for your clothes on a particular day, contact Siam Laundry.
https://www.ayothayabynita.com/laundry-service/
In Hoi An, contact Laundry Smile via WhatsApp and they will have your laundry picked up and dropped back to you within 24 hours.